We guide Edinburgh businesses through Cyber Essentials certification — from initial assessment to ongoing compliance. No jargon. No delays. Just the security your business needs to win contracts and sleep at night.
Everything your Edinburgh business needs to achieve certification, prove compliance, and stay protected against evolving threats.
The UK Government-backed scheme protecting against the most common attacks. We guide you through the self-assessment with hands-on support from our Edinburgh team.
Independent technical verification of your security controls. Our assessors perform hands-on testing to give you and your clients genuine confidence in your defences.
Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Our certified testers simulate real-world attacks against your networks, applications, and infrastructure.
Not sure where you stand? Our pre-assessment review identifies gaps in your current setup and delivers a clear, prioritised action plan.
Your people are your first line of defence. Practical, engaging security training tailored to your team — not death by PowerPoint.
Certification is day one, not the finish line. Annual renewals, policy reviews, and continuous guidance to keep your security posture strong.
We’re not a faceless online portal. We’re a team based in Edinburgh who understand the challenges Scottish businesses face.
Face-to-face support when you need it. We’re in Edinburgh and understand the local business landscape.
Authorised certification body accredited to assess and certify your organisation to Cyber Essentials standards.
Most businesses achieve certification within 7 days. We eliminate delays and keep the process moving.
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Accessible to sole traders, SMEs, and larger organisations alike.
Cyber Essentials is mandatory for many government contracts. Get certified and unlock new opportunities.
Cyber Essentials Edinburgh is powered by Consider IT — Edinburgh’s trusted IT partner with deep expertise in cyber security, managed services, and compliance.
As an IASME-accredited certification body, we have the authority to assess your organisation and issue your Cyber Essentials certificate. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses across Scotland get certified and stay protected.
Whether you’re a sole trader or a 500-person organisation, we tailor our approach to your needs. No jargon, no unnecessary complexity — just practical, effective cyber security from people who give a damn.
“Consider IT made the whole Cyber Essentials process painless. We were certified in under a week and now have the confidence to bid for government contracts.”Edinburgh-based client
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber attacks. It is managed by the NCSC and delivered through IASME-accredited certification bodies like us.
Most businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification within 7 days. The timeline depends on your current security posture, but our team guides you through every step to avoid delays.
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment questionnaire verified by an assessor. Cyber Essentials Plus includes everything in CE, plus independent hands-on technical testing of your systems to verify your security controls are working as intended.
Yes. Since 2014, Cyber Essentials certification has been mandatory for UK government contracts that involve handling sensitive or personal information. Many private sector organisations also require it from their suppliers.
We offer fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs. The exact cost depends on your organisation’s size and requirements. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.
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Edinburgh, Scotland