Local Service: Seaford
Cyber Essentials Certification in Seaford
Achieve UK government-backed cyber security certification, required for government contracts and an increasing number of tenders.
Working with Seaford businesses week in, week out — near Seaford Head or anywhere across the wider area.
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 Seaford Context
A lot of Seaford businesses I speak to run from home offices overlooking Seaford Head, and assume Cyber Essentials is only relevant to larger companies with dedicated IT departments. It isn't. The certification covers the same five controls whether you're a solo consultant in a BN25 postcode or a ten-person firm: firewall, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patching. If a client or supplier has asked you to certify, or you simply want cyber-insurance premiums reviewed favourably afterwards, I handle the gap assessment, remediation, and IASME submission.
- Postcode area
- BN25
- Council
- Lewes District Council
- Population
- 25,602
- Nearest station
- Seaford
Neighbouring areas are covered as well: Newhaven (2.6 mi), Peacehaven (4.8 mi), Saltdean (6.6 mi).
Included in the Service
- Patch and update policy written and applied
- Evidence pack ready for the assessor
- Secure configuration baseline for every device
- Cyber Essentials Plus upgrade path mapped
- Readiness Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Cloud services in scope (M365, Google, etc.) reviewed
- Self-Assessment Questionnaire Support
- User account audit and admin-rights cleanup
- Multi-factor authentication rollout
- Remediation Support (5 Controls)
Common Questions
I work alone from home in Seaford. Does Cyber Essentials still apply?
Yes. The five controls apply to whatever devices and accounts you use for business, even a single laptop and phone. A sole trader can certify just as validly as a larger firm; the assessment simply covers less ground.
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.
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.
What is Cyber Essentials?
A UK government-backed certification that proves your business has five fundamental cyber security controls in place. Required for many government contracts and increasingly expected in supply chains.
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
What you'll pay depends on what you need. A quick, free call is enough for me to give Seaford customers a firm, fair quote.
Ready When You Are
If you're in Seaford, help is genuinely local. Message, call or WhatsApp — whichever suits you.