Cyber Essentials Certification & Support for Yorkshire Businesses
The government-backed, widely considered “minimum cyber security standard”, Cyber Essentials is a requirement for many businesses across Yorkshire in order to win contracts, secure supply chains, and protect core systems.
At Flyford, we make certification straightforward. We conduct a full audit to identify exactly what your business needs to achieve compliance, implement the necessary technical controls, and guide you through submission with support from our in-house Cyber Advisor.
Accreditations
NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor
Cyber Essentials
IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1
ISO 9001
Cyber Essentials Certification at a Glance
Cyber Essentials provides a recognised framework for improving the basic security of your business. Flyford can guide you through the process, identify areas that need attention and help you put the required controls in place. We can support your business towards Cyber Essentials and help maintain good security practices beyond certification.
- Who it’s for
Yorkshire SMEs working towards Cyber Essentials or looking to improve their security
- What you get
Cyber Essentials guidance, technical support, security improvements and certification preparation
- How we work
We assess your existing setup, explain what needs changing and help you implement the required controls
- Where
Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds and surrounding areas
- Accreditations
NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor and Cyber Essentials Certified, alongside ISO 9001
- Experience
Helping SMEs improve their cybersecurity and meet compliance requirements since 2013
What we offer
Our Key Service Points
Certified in-house Cyber Advisor
Technical guidance, when you need it.
Full audit in line with Cyber Essentials criteria
Delivering a clear gap analysis & action plan.
Consultancy and implementation of technology
We help you get your technology up to standard.
Continuous support
From submission to assessment, reassessment, and beyond.
How we work
Our Cyber Essentials Process for Yorkshire Businesses – in a Nutshell
- We audit
- We identify gaps
- We implement fixes
- We guide through submission
- We support ongoing compliance
Benefits of working with us
Why Work with Flyford for Your Cyber Essentials Certification
In-house Cyber Advisor
They understand the assessment criteria in detail and ensures nothing is left to chance.
Cyber Essentials made easy
Full audit, consultation, and implementation of any technology you need to be compliant.
Flexibility
Flyford support you through Cyber Essentials Standard or Plus.
Continued support
Getting you compliant and maintaining your security throughout the year to re-assessment.
More than Essentials
Flyford provide complete cybersecurity management to keep your business protected.
24/7 monitoring, management and support
Flyford are always on hand when you need us.
What you need to know
What is Cyber Essentials and Why do I Need it for My Business in Yorkshire?
Cyber Essentials is an annually renewing certification provided by IASME that ensures that the core systems are secured against the most common cyber threats. Considered by many industries (and backed by the UK government) as the standard for cybersecurity, meeting Cyber Essentials requirements makes your business secure from most cyber-attacks. In fact, according to insurance data, businesses in Yorkshire and beyond are 92% less likely to make a cyber-attack related claim than those without.
Cyber Essentials Plus includes the same criteria, but as well as the self-assessment, includes a full audit by a third party to ensure all requirements are met.
If you’re a supplier, many businesses ask for a Cyber Essentials certification to ensure cybersecurity throughout the pipeline; it’s also a mandatory requirement to gain certain government contracts. Even when they don’t, it shows your business you’re a reliable partner that’s serious about your security. It’s a great certification for your business all-round; protecting your business, strengthening your supply chain position, and opening the door to contracts that require certification.
More on cyber essentials
The 5 Technical Controls Yorkshire Businesses are Assessed on, and how We Can Help You Become Compliant
Firewalls
Flyford provide and manage (or test your current) software and/or hardware that acts as a barrier to prevent malicious data from accessing your network via the internet.
Security Configuration
We ensure your devices are set up following best practices, such as security settings, password management and more.
Security Update Management
We ensure supported software is kept up to date with the latest security patches.
User Access Control
Flyford ensures all users have individual accounts, with secure logins, that only have access to information and applications that they need to.
Malware Protection
We provide software that protects your network from cyber-attacks, viruses, phishing and more.
How we work
How We Work
A simple, four-step process – with no jargon and no upsells.
- 1
Discovery call
A free 30-minute call to understand your business, your goals and the problems you want solved.
- 2
Audit and review
We review your systems, security, suppliers and costs – on-site or remotely – and talk to the people who use them.
- 3
Your roadmap
A clear, prioritised plan in plain English, with costs and timescales for each recommendation.
- 4
Implement and support
We deliver the plan and coordinate suppliers and your team – then support you ongoing, or hand over to your in-house IT.
Related services
Services That Work Alongside Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials covers the basics – these services help you put them in place and keep them there.
Firewall & Network Security
Protect your business network traffic through hardware and software firewalls.
Antivirus & Endpoint Protection
We keep security centralised, so that consistent security policies are in place across all your devices.
Cyber Insurance Compliance
Keeping your business in Yorkshire compliant and secure, with Flyford Connect.
Consultancy
Flyford’s IT consultancy services help Yorkshire businesses get the most out of their technology.
Microsoft 365 Support & Migration
We manage seamless Microsoft 365 migrations, secure configuration, and provide 24/7 support.
IT Helpdesk Support
Lightning-fast ticketed support to assist with your business’s day-to-day tech headaches.
Got a question?
FAQs
Both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus have the same passing criteria, though the former is completed via self-assessment, and the latter also requires a third party to audit your systems to ensure compliance – Flyford are here to help with both.
- That depends on the size of your business! For basic level Cyber Essentials certification:
- 0-9 employees will cost £320 + VAT.
- 10-49 employees will cost £440 + VAT.
- 50-249 employees will cost £500 + VAT.
- 250 employees or more will cost £600 + VAT.
- For Plus, certification costs more due to the need for a verified body to conduct the assessment. Of course, these are the certification fees set by IASME. Implementation and consultancy costs depend on the work required to bring your systems up to standard.
This completely depends on your cybersecurity posture before Flyford help get you compliant. However, once application is submitted for Cyber Essentials, you have 6 months to complete the self-assessment. For most businesses, the process takes between 2–6 weeks. If your systems are already well managed, certification can be achieved quickly. If improvements are required, we’ll implement what’s needed and guide you through submission.
Cyber Essentials is mandatory for businesses bidding for certain UK government contracts. It is also increasingly required by larger organisations within supply chains. Even where it isn’t mandatory, many businesses now expect it as standard. For small businesses, Cyber Essentials gives your business a solid cybersecurity foundation, and shows suppliers and customers that your organisation takes its security posture seriously.
No, but it does make the process significantly smoother. The assessment involves firewall configuration, device security, user access control, patch management and malware protection. Many businesses find technical guidance helpful to avoid delays or failed submissions. If you’re looking to work with Flyford for managed IT services, too – we can help with Cyber Essentials as part of your service.
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