Local Service: Arundel
Cyber Essentials Certification in Arundel
Achieve UK government-backed cyber security certification, required for government contracts and an increasing number of tenders.
Serving Arundel's businesses and households with straightforward, jargon-free help — remotely or at your premises.
The Problem
being unable to bid for government contracts or certain tenders because you don't hold Cyber Essentials certification, and not knowing where to start.
What I Do
a guided Cyber Essentials certification process: gap assessment, remediation against the five controls, questionnaire completion, and submission to an IASME-accredited certifying body so you get the badge and win more contracts.
The Arundel Context
Arundel clients who research a tradesperson or firm carefully before making contact, the same clients who expect specialist knowledge of Georgian townhouses near Maltravers Street, are increasingly likely to ask how you handle their data too. Cyber Essentials answers that with five recognised controls: firewalls, secure device configuration, access control, malware protection, and patching, assessed against your BN18 setup and evidenced through a self-assessment questionnaire. I carry out the gap assessment, remediate what's actually needed, and submit to an IASME-accredited certifying body on your behalf.
- Postcode area
- BN18
- Council
- Arun District Council
- Population
- 3,498
- Nearest station
- Arundel
Just outside Arundel? You're still in range: Littlehampton (3 mi), Bognor Regis (7.1 mi), Worthing (8.3 mi).
What's Covered
- Firewall review across office and remote workers
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire Support
- Supply-chain and tender Q&A support
- Password policy aligned to the standard
- Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Cyber Essentials Plus upgrade path mapped
- Antivirus and malware protection verified
- Asset inventory of devices in scope
- Evidence pack ready for the assessor
- Patch and update policy written and applied
Straight Answers to Common Questions
Do high-value residential clients in Arundel actually ask for this?
Not always directly, but it reinforces the professional credibility that clients researching period-property specialists already expect. It's also increasingly requested by insurers and larger commercial clients working across the Arun Valley.
How long does certification take?
It depends on how much remediation is needed against the five controls. An already-tidy setup is quick; businesses that need to harden a few things first take longer. I scope the remediation and fix any gaps before submission so you pass first time rather than rushing in and failing.
What if I fail the self-assessment?
Most businesses need some remediation first. I identify the gaps in advance and fix them before you submit, so you pass first time.
Will it help my cyber insurance premiums?
Some cyber insurers offer lower premiums for Cyber Essentials-certified businesses, worth checking with your broker after certification.
How much is the certification fee?
The IASME certifying body charges around £300 for the basic certification. This is separate from my preparation fee and is paid directly to the certifying body.
Investment
I quote per job after a free chat about your setup — you'll know exactly what it costs before anything starts, with no pressure to commit.
Ready When You Are
Whether it's urgent or you're just weighing options, get in touch — Arundel customers usually hear back the same day.