Certification
Cyber Essentials Plus
Independent technical verification of your Cyber Essentials controls, delivered through external vulnerability scanning and hands-on system testing.
Required for organisations handling certain NHS data, Ministry of Defence contracts, and clients with elevated assurance requirements.
IASME Accredited Certification Body · Higher Assurance Level
What It Involves
What Cyber Essentials Plus involves.
Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the foundation of Cyber Essentials by adding independent technical verification. Where CE relies on self-assessment, CE Plus involves external vulnerability scanning and hands-on testing of your systems by a qualified assessor. This provides higher assurance that the controls you have declared are actually in place and functioning correctly.
Pre-audit readiness assessment
Cyber Essentials prerequisite confirmed and controls reviewed.
External vulnerability scanning
Scanning of in-scope external systems to identify vulnerabilities.
Internal technical testing
Hands-on testing of devices, configurations, and controls.
Evidence review and audit coordination
Documentation reviewed and audit schedule coordinated.
Independent assessor testing
Formal technical verification by qualified assessor.
Certificate issuance
CE Plus certificate issued on successful completion.
Who Needs It
Who needs Cyber Essentials Plus.
NHS and healthcare supply chain
Required for many NHS contracts handling patient data or accessing NHS systems.
MOD and defence sector suppliers
Mandatory for many Ministry of Defence contracts and supply chain positions.
Organisations with elevated client assurance requirements
Clients requiring higher confidence than self-assessment provides.
Businesses that want higher confidence
Organisations seeking independent verification beyond self-assessment.
Deliverables
What you receive.
CE Plus certificate
Higher assurance level
External vulnerability scan report
Detailed findings
Technical audit findings summary
Assessment outcomes
Remediation guidance
Where issues identified
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Get Started
Start with a conversation.
Our initial consultation is a working call — typically 30 minutes — in which we understand your organisation, your certification objectives, and your current security posture.
Or contact us directly: info@systemizer.co.uk