Cyber Essentials Readiness Assessment

Welcome! This assessment will help you find out if your business is ready for Cyber Essentials certification. Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme (run by the National Cyber Security Centre) that helps protect your business from common cyber attacks.

Why is Cyber Essentials Important?

  • Protect your business - Stops around 80% of common cyber attacks
  • Win more work - Many organisations (especially government) require it from suppliers
  • Build trust - Shows customers you take security seriously
  • Lower insurance costs - Some insurers offer discounts for certified businesses
  • Legal protection - Demonstrates you've taken reasonable steps to protect data

Before You Start:

  • Time needed: About 10 minutes
  • Don't worry if you don't know all the answers! This is completely normal - that's why you're doing this assessment. Just answer as honestly as you can, and select "I'm not sure" where needed.
  • You're not alone: Many small businesses find some of these questions challenging. At the end, you'll get a clear action plan showing exactly what to do.
  • Get help anytime: If you have questions or need guidance, give Custodia a call. Our advice is always free - we're here to help!

The 5 Security Areas We'll Check:

  1. Firewalls - Security barriers that protect your network and devices
  2. Secure Setup - Making sure your systems are set up safely from the start
  3. Software Updates - Keeping all your software up to date with security fixes
  4. Passwords & User Accounts - Managing who can access what, and using strong passwords
  5. Anti-Virus Protection - Anti-virus software to stop viruses and harmful programs

Need Help?

Call Custodia UK for free advice and support.
We can help you understand your results, guide you through improvements, and support your journey to certification. No obligation, no sales pressure - just friendly, expert help.

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Your Cyber Essentials Readiness Report

Need Help Getting Ready for Certification?

Looking at your results and not sure where to start? Feeling overwhelmed by the technical stuff? That's completely normal - you're not expected to be a security expert!

Custodia UK is here to help - and our advice is always free.

We can:

  • Explain your results in plain English
  • Help you prioritize what to do first
  • Guide you through the fixes step-by-step
  • Support you all the way to certification
  • Answer any questions - no question is too small!

Give us a call today. No obligation, no sales pressure - just friendly, expert advice to help your business stay secure.