Local Service: Crawley
Cyber Essentials Certification in Crawley
Achieve UK government-backed cyber security certification, required for government contracts and an increasing number of tenders.
Local, in-person help across Crawley — from Gatwick Airport to the surrounding streets, I'm close enough to actually turn up.
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 Crawley
Being close to Gatwick puts a lot of Crawley businesses in the orbit of larger corporate clients and supply chains where Cyber Essentials isn't optional, it's on the vendor onboarding form before a contract even reaches negotiation. The standard covers five controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access, malware protection, and patching, assessed against your actual RH10 or RH11 setup rather than airport-scale infrastructure you don't have. I run the gap assessment, remediate what's needed, and submit your self-assessment to an IASME-accredited certifying body.
- Postcode area
- RH10, RH11
- Council
- Crawley Borough Council
- Population
- 118,493 (2021 census)
- Nearest station
- Crawley / Three Bridges
Just outside Crawley? You're still in range: Horsham (6.8 mi), East Grinstead (7.8 mi), Haywards Heath (8.1 mi).
What's Covered
- Cyber-insurance premium review after certification
- Supply-chain and tender Q&A support
- Asset inventory of devices in scope
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire Support
- Annual renewal reminder and support
- Cloud services in scope (M365, Google, etc.) reviewed
- Patch and update policy written and applied
- Cyber Essentials Plus upgrade path mapped
- Password policy aligned to the standard
- Staff awareness briefing included
Your Questions, Answered
Does a small Crawley supplier need the same certification as a big contractor?
Yes, Cyber Essentials scales to your business rather than demanding enterprise-level infrastructure. A small RH11 firm and a large Manor Royal contractor go through the same five controls, just with different amounts of remediation.
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.
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.
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.
Do I need Cyber Essentials as a small business?
If you handle government contracts, sensitive customer data, or bid for tenders: increasingly yes. Many supply chains now require it as a minimum standard.
Investment
No fixed menus here: I price on what actually needs doing. The initial conversation is free and you'll get an honest quote, not a pitch.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether it's urgent or you're just weighing options, get in touch — Crawley customers usually hear back the same day.