Local Service: Brighton
Cyber Essentials Certification in Brighton
Achieve UK government-backed cyber security certification, required for government contracts and an increasing number of tenders.
Serving Brighton'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.
Local Knowledge Matters in Brighton
Brighton has one of the highest concentrations of sole traders in East Sussex, from Hanover to Hollingbury, and increasingly a client contract review stalls not on price but on a security questionnaire you can't answer. Cyber Essentials gives you a straightforward, IASME-accredited way to show the five basic controls are in place, whether you run a two-person BN1 studio or a growing BN2 agency handling client files remotely. I do the gap assessment, fix what needs fixing, and submit the paperwork so you're not guessing what an assessor wants to see.
- Postcode area
- BN1, BN2
- Council
- Brighton & Hove City Council
- Population
- 277,103 (2021 census)
- Nearest station
- Brighton
I work across the surrounding area too, including Hove (1.4 mi), Saltdean (4.4 mi), Shoreham-by-Sea (5.9 mi).
What This Can Cover
- Asset inventory of devices in scope
- Written policies and procedures at handover
- Cyber Essentials Plus upgrade path mapped
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire Support
- Cyber-insurance premium review after certification
- IASME Certifying Body Submission
- Staff awareness briefing included
- Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Password policy aligned to the standard
- Secure configuration baseline for every device
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyber Essentials worth it for a small Brighton studio?
Yes. Client and public-sector work is increasingly gated on the five basic controls rather than headcount. A one or two-person outfit near The Lanes can certify just as easily as a larger BN1 agency once the paperwork and configuration are in order.
Is Cyber Essentials Plus different?
Cyber Essentials is self-assessed. Cyber Essentials Plus involves an external technical audit. I support both; the right level depends on your contract requirements.
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.
What are the five Cyber Essentials controls?
Firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management. I assess your current setup against all five and fix any gaps before submission.
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.
Investment
Every Brighton job is quoted on scope, not a rate card. A free initial call gets you a straight number — no obligation, no hard sell.
Talk to a Local Specialist
Whether it's urgent or you're just weighing options, get in touch — Brighton customers usually hear back the same day.