Cyber Essentials
The UK government's minimum security standard — made simple.
Omni Cyber helps organisations prepare for Cyber Essentials by reviewing core security controls, identifying gaps across the five technical controls, and supporting practical remediation before your certification submission.
Five core controls, tracked clearly.
Cyber Essentials readiness is shown as a practical control checklist, helping teams understand gaps before submission.
Five technical controls. One certification.
Cyber Essentials is built around five NCSC-mandated controls that address the most common cyber threats. We help you understand, implement, and evidence each one.
Firewalls
Establish a buffer zone that prevents unauthorised access by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic across all devices — especially those connecting to public networks.
Secure Configuration
Ensure systems are properly configured to eliminate known security risks — changing default passwords, removing unnecessary software and services, and disabling unused accounts.
Security Update Management
Keep all software, operating systems, and firmware up-to-date to patch known vulnerabilities. Unpatched systems are one of the most common entry points for attackers.
User Access Control
Manage who has access to data and services. Only necessary users should hold administrative privileges, and strong authentication must be enforced across all accounts.
Malware Protection
Install and maintain anti-malware software or application whitelisting to prevent malicious software from running on devices — covering workstations, servers, and mobile devices.
Certified by IASME
Cyber Essentials Ready
We assess all five controls against the current NCSC Cyber Essentials requirement set so you know exactly where you stand before submission.
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What we cover.
Clear process, practical evidence, useful reporting.
Every service is designed to help organisations understand risk, take action, and improve security posture.
Review current controls against Cyber Essentials requirements.
Assess firewalls, secure configuration, malware protection, user access control, and patch management.
Identify gaps that could prevent certification or weaken security posture.
Provide practical remediation steps and readiness guidance.
Support certification preparation and evidence gathering.
More than a technical checklist.
Reports are designed for both leadership and technical teams, providing clarity and a practical path forward.
What you receive.
Every engagement includes structured deliverables designed for both your security team and business leadership.
Built around recognised cyber security standards and practical expertise.
Omni Cyber highlights industry-recognised certifications and assurance standards, including OSCP, The Cyber Scheme, CREST, Cyber Essentials, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
OSCP Practical Testing
The OSCP certification is respected for its rigorous, hands-on examination process and real-world penetration testing focus.
The Cyber Scheme Certified Testers
The Cyber Scheme is a UK competency assessment provider associated with high standards for technical cyber security capability.
CREST Security Testing
CREST represents technical competence, professional integrity, and quality within the cyber security testing industry.
Cyber Essentials Certified
Cyber Essentials demonstrates commitment to strong baseline controls that protect against common cyber threats.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus includes independent hands-on technical validation of security controls for stronger assurance.
Need Cyber Essentials?
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