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| Comparison | Cyber Essentials certification |
|---|---|
| Type | Certification |
| Review status | Overview verified 2026-09-27 |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Authority / scheme owner | National Cyber Security Centre / IASME |
| Potential applicability | Organizations seeking baseline cyber security assurance, including suppliers whose customers require it. Check the contract and scope rather than assuming every UK business must certify. |
| Application / assessment | Use IASME or a licensed certification body. Cyber Essentials uses an assessed self-assessment; Cyber Essentials Plus adds technical testing of the same control areas. |
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| Renewal | Confirm the certificate expiry date and current renewal requirements with IASME or the selected certification body before relying on a certificate. |
| Current edition / status | Current scheme guidance; confirm the assessment question-set version when applying |
| Next review | 2026-12-27 |
| Official next step | Official application or guidance |
| Checklist | Download reviewed preparation checklist (.txt) |
On small screens, scroll the table horizontally to compare each requirement. Verified means the published overview was checked against its named sources. It does not mean your organization is compliant, certified or licensed.