Achieve Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus With CTRL-S

Government-Backed Cyber Security Certification, Managed From Start to Finish

If you’re searching for:

Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
A Managed Route Through the NCSC-Backed Scheme
Certification That Opens Up Contracts and Builds Trust

You’re likely not just looking for a badge for your website. You’re looking for:

Proof, recognised by government and industry, that your business takes cyber security seriously.

At CTRL-S, we guide organisations through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, because compliance should strengthen your security, not just tick a box.

The Problem with Going It Alone

Many organisations attempt Cyber Essentials without support and get caught out by requirements they didn’t know applied to them. Business owners don’t need another confusing questionnaire, they need:

Clarity on which of the five technical controls actually apply to their systems
Help closing gaps before the assessment, not after a failed one
An assessor relationship that doesn’t stall their certification
A plan for Cyber Essentials Plus if a client or contract requires it

A failed or delayed assessment costs time, money and the contracts that certification was meant to win.

If certification doesn’t improve your security, it’s the wrong fit!

Our belief is in Business-Led IT. That’s why CTRL-S’s Cyber Essentials service creates the stable foundation needed to unlock Business Alchemy, our strategic technology improvement framework available to all our clients, because we believe:

Certification should reflect real security, not just a completed form
The five technical controls should be implemented properly, not patched over
Cyber Essentials Plus should be planned for, not feared
Your systems should stay compliant between renewals, not just on assessment day
Your IT partner should manage the process end-to-end, not leave you to interpret NCSC guidance alone

How CTRL-S Works

CTRL-S Cyber Essentials Services Include :

Readiness Assessment

We review your systems against the five technical controls and flag gaps before you apply.

Firewalls & Secure Configuration:

We configure firewalls and devices to meet Cyber Essentials requirements from the outset.

User Access Control:

We implement least-privilege access and passwordless authentication where the scheme now recommends it.

Malware Protection:

We deploy and document malware protection that satisfies assessor requirements.

Security Update Management:

We keep operating systems, firmware and applications patched within the scheme’s required timescales.

Self-Assessment Questionnaire Support:

We help you complete and submit the Cyber Essentials questionnaire accurately, first time.

Cyber Essentials Plus Preparation:

We prepare your organisation for the independent technical audit and vulnerability tests Cyber Essentials Plus requires.

Ongoing Compliance:

We keep your environment aligned with the controls between annual renewals, not just on assessment day.

What This Means For CTRL-S Customers

A certification process managed from readiness through to submission
Fewer failed assessments and re-submissions
Eligibility for contracts, tenders and supply chains that require certification
Free cyber liability insurance for qualifying UK organisations under Cyber Essentials
A partner who understands the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
Ongoing strategic improvement conversations

Instead of navigating the NCSC scheme alone, you get a partner who’s done it before.

If You’re Looking for Cyber Essentials Support in the UK, CTRL-S is especially designed for:

Businesses bidding for government or public sector contracts

Many tenders now require Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus before you can even bid.

Supply chain and subcontractor businesses

Larger clients increasingly require certification from every supplier in their chain.

SMEs and Owner-Managed Businesses

Businesses without an in-house security team who need expert guidance through the process.

Organisations that have failed an assessment before

We identify what went wrong and fix it properly before you reapply.

Businesses stepping up from Cyber Essentials to Cyber Essentials Plus

We prepare you for the independent technical audit Cyber Essentials Plus requires.

Most providers will hand you a questionnaire and leave you to it, that isn’t enough for our customers. CTRL-S manages Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus from readiness through to certification, because our customers don’t measure success in forms submitted; They get:

A single accountable certification partner
Systems that genuinely meet the five technical controls
A clear path from Cyber Essentials to Cyber Essentials Plus
Certification that opens up contracts, not just a badge for the website

If this is just what you need, contact CTRL-S today.

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Supporting Your Organisation Through Business Alchemy

For businesses looking to take a more strategic approach to security and compliance, our Business Alchemy framework provides structure and direction.

It allows us to:

Align your certification journey with your organisation’s objectives
Support sustainable growth
Improve efficiency across teams
Adapt your security posture as your business and the scheme evolve

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