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Cyber Essentials Certification - Made Simple

Helping You Understand and Pass Cyber Essentials — Without the Tech Headache.

Frustrated with Cyber Essentials? You're Not Alone.

✅ “I don’t understand what they’re asking in the questionnaire”
✅ “I’m too busy to deal with all the forms and compliance stuff”
✅ “We failed a question and don’t know how to fix it”
✅ “Our IT provider said they don’t handle certification”
✅ “I just want someone to sort this out without jargon”
✅ “I’m worried about firewalls, backups, and security settings”
✅ “We need to pass fast for a client or contract”

"North Kent Mind has used Skynet for their IT support for many years now and we can’t imagine using any other IT firm. They are so helpful and go above and beyond to help us. They’re a great bunch of guys and so easy to work with. Thanks Skynet for your wonderful service."
Ben Green
North Kent Mind

Why You Might Need Cyber Essentials Certification

Whether it’s a client request, a government requirement, or simply good practice, Cyber Essentials is becoming increasingly important. But we get it — most people don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in

Step-by-Step Guidance

We break down the jargon and walk you through what’s needed in plain English. No technical overload, just practical advice.

Initial Cyber Audit

We’ll review your current setup and highlight what needs changing to pass the certification

Hands-On Support

If you need technical changes (like firewall updates or patching etc), we can help — either by guiding your team or providing a quote to carry them out for you.

Self-Assessment Help

We assist in completing the questionnaire and preparing any evidence needed for submission..

Certification Submission

We’ll handle the submission to the accredited body and keep you updated throughout the process.

Ongoing Cyber Hygiene

After certification, we offer simple tools and support to keep your setup secure and compliant.

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Microsoft Partner providing certified IT support in Kent that offers Cyber Essentials Certification
Microsoft Teams integration as part of our IT support in Kent that offers Cyber Essentials Certification
Bitdefender security solutions included in our IT support in Kent
Adobe Authorized Reseller offering software solutions as part of IT support in Kent that offers Cyber Essentials Certification
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cyber essentials certification IT support in Kent for enhanced security

Ready to get certified without the hassle?

We’ll handle the jargon, forms, and submission — so you can stay focused on your business. Fill in the form below for a free quote for your Cyber Essentials Certification

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Include any device used for business, such as laptops, desktops, or mobile phones. If you're not sure, a rough estimate is absolutely fine.

Once submitted, We’ll contact you within 2 working days with your personalised quote.

FAQs

Simply fill out the contact form above and we will be in contact within 2 working days

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification where you answer security questions about your systems. Cyber Essentials Plus includes the same requirements but adds an independent technical audit, where a certifying body tests your devices and controls.

In short: Cyber Essentials = self-assessed, Cyber Essentials Plus = independently verified.

We can guide you through both and help you decide which is right for your business.


For standard Cyber Essentials, certification usually takes up to 2 weeks, depending on assessor availability to review and mark your submission.

Cyber Essentials Plus typically takes around 3 weeks, as it involves an additional audit and scheduling with the certifying assessor.

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against common cyber threats. It focuses on basic but critical areas like firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management.

The cost depends on your organisation’s size and whether you go for the standard or Plus version. We’ll give you a free personalised quote based on your needs.

You can do it yourself, but many businesses struggle with the technical language or fail due to missing details. We simplify the process and improve your chances of passing first time.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications are valid for 12 months. You’ll need to renew annually to stay certified.

Yes — if anything falls short, we’ll let you know exactly what needs to be addressed.
We can either guide your team through the fixes or carry them out for you, depending on what works best.