Coreitech provides Cyber Essentials Plus certification — advanced CE+ with vulnerability scanning, technical audit. 2-4 weeks to certify. From £995. Call 0203 834 9728.
CYBER ESSENTIALS
PLUS UK
Coreitech provides Cyber Essentials Plus certification — advanced CE+ with vulnerability scanning, technical audit, hands-on verification. 2-4 weeks to certify. Required for government contracts. From £995.
CE+ certification
in 5 steps
Gap Assessment
We review your current security controls against CE+ requirements — firewalls, patching, access control, malware protection, user training.
Remediation
Fix any gaps identified — configure firewalls, enforce MFA, update patching policies, implement missing controls, document evidence.
Vulnerability Scans
External and internal vulnerability scans of your systems, networks, and internet-facing services to identify weaknesses.
Technical Audit
Certified assessor conducts hands-on verification — patch testing, configuration checks, malware protection validation, user access reviews.
Certification
Upon passing audit, you receive Cyber Essentials Plus certificate valid for 12 months. Listed on NCSC database. Use CE+ logo in marketing.
Cyber Essentials Plus —
questions answered
Q.What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus is the advanced level of UK government-backed cyber security certification. It includes all Cyber Essentials requirements plus hands-on technical verification — vulnerability scans, patch testing, and configuration audits by a certified assessor. CE+ demonstrates stronger security controls and is increasingly required by government contracts and supply chains.
Q.What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is self-assessment based — you complete a questionnaire verified by a senior leader. Cyber Essentials Plus includes everything in CE plus independent technical verification: external vulnerability scans, internal patch testing, malware protection checks, and configuration audits. CE+ provides stronger assurance and is often required for government tenders.
Q.How long does Cyber Essentials Plus take?
Most businesses achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification in 2-4 weeks with Coreitech. This includes gap assessment, remediation of any issues, vulnerability scanning, technical audit, and certification. Businesses with existing security controls often certify faster — sometimes within 10-14 days.
Q.Do we need Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is suitable for most SMEs demonstrating basic security. Cyber Essentials Plus is required for: UK government contracts (MoD, NHS, central government), supply chain requirements (automotive, aerospace, defence), insurance requirements, and businesses handling sensitive data. We can advise which level suits your needs.
Q.What happens if we fail the audit?
Coreitech conducts pre-audit gap assessments to identify issues before formal audit. If any non-conformities are found during CE+ audit, we provide remediation guidance and retest at reduced cost. Most businesses pass first time with our preparation. We do not submit for certification until confident you will pass.
Ready for CE+ certification?
Let us start.
Free Cyber Essentials Plus assessment. We will review your current security, identify gaps, and provide fixed-price CE+ certification quote. Most businesses certify in 2-4 weeks.