Local Service: Worthing
Cyber Essentials Certification in Worthing
Achieve UK government-backed cyber security certification, required for government contracts and an increasing number of tenders.
If you're in Worthing, you're in my patch: on-site visits, remote support, and honest advice from someone local.
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 Worthing
Worthing's B2B service businesses, particularly those newer firms setting up around Durrington and Goring-by-Sea, are the ones most likely to hit a Cyber Essentials requirement partway through a supplier onboarding process. Rather than a broad security overhaul, it's a focused check against five controls: firewall, device configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management, evidenced through a self-assessment questionnaire. Working from a BN11 or BN14 postcode doesn't change what's needed. I handle the assessment and remediation, then submit through an IASME-accredited certifying body on your behalf.
- Postcode area
- BN11–BN14
- Council
- Worthing Borough Council
- Population
- 111,366 (2021 census)
- Nearest station
- Worthing
Not quite in Worthing? I also cover Shoreham-by-Sea (4.5 mi), Littlehampton (7.4 mi), Arundel (8.3 mi).
What You Get
- Firewall review across office and remote workers
- Annual renewal reminder and support
- Multi-factor authentication rollout
- Cyber Essentials Plus upgrade path mapped
- Supply-chain and tender Q&A support
- Password policy aligned to the standard
- Evidence pack ready for the assessor
- IASME Certifying Body Submission
- User account audit and admin-rights cleanup
- Patch and update policy written and applied
Common Questions
How is Cyber Essentials different from general IT support?
It's narrower and more specific: five defined controls assessed against a formal standard, with a questionnaire submitted to an accredited body. Ongoing IT support can maintain those controls, but certification itself is a one-off assessment and submission.
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.
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.
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
Pricing depends on scope and your current setup. I'll give you a straight quote after a free initial call, no obligation, no pressure.
Talk to a Local Specialist
No contact forms disappearing into the void: you're talking directly to the person who does the work, covering Worthing.