CE Ready
Updated for v3.3 · April 2026

Pass Cyber Essentials first time

A plain-English readiness pack for UK small businesses. Work out your scope, fix every gap, and apply with confidence, without paying a consultant to start from zero.

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Pages from the Cyber Essentials Readiness Pack: cover, scoping table and checklist

The five controls you need to pass

Cyber Essentials checks five basic controls across every device and cloud service in scope. Miss one item and you can fail.

01

Firewalls

Only the connections you need can reach your devices.

02

Secure configuration

No default passwords, unused accounts or extra software.

03

Security updates

Supported software only. High and critical fixes within 14 days.

04

User access

MFA on every cloud service. Separate admin accounts.

05

Malware protection

Anti-malware or app allow-listing on every device.

What's inside the pack

Everything in the order you need it, from working out what's in scope to the final check before you submit.

Scope

Scoping guide

What's in and out: BYOD, home workers, routers, MSP accounts and cloud services (now mandatory).

Checklist

5-control self-assessment

Every requirement as a tick-box item, written in plain English.

Inventory

Device & software sheets

Fill-in tables for devices, network kit, software and cloud services.

Avoid

Top 10 reasons businesses fail

The common mistakes, from forgotten cloud apps to "we plan to" answers, and how to fix each one.

Template

Password & MFA policy

A ready-to-adapt policy that matches the v3.3 password rules.

Final check

Ready to submit?

The last checklist before you book your assessment.

Choose your version

One-off payment, instant download. Prices include VAT where applicable.

Standard
£24
  • 10-page PDF readiness pack
  • Scoping guide and 5-control checklist
  • Inventory sheets
  • Top 10 failure reasons
  • Password & MFA policy
Get Standard
Pro
£39
  • Everything in Standard
  • Editable Word password & MFA policy
  • Staff sign-off sheet
  • Excel inventory with dropdowns
  • Automatic gap summary: see exactly what to fix
Get Pro

Free guides

Start here if you're still working out what Cyber Essentials needs.

Questions

Is this a Cyber Essentials certificate?

No. Only an IASME Certification Body can award Cyber Essentials. This pack helps you get ready so you pass first time.

Is it up to date?

Yes. It follows the NCSC Requirements for IT Infrastructure v3.3, which apply to assessments started from 27 April 2026 (the Danzell question set).

Who is it for?

Owners, office managers and the “person who does the IT” in UK businesses of roughly 1–50 people.

What's the difference between Standard and Pro?

Standard is the 10-page PDF pack. Pro adds an editable Word password & MFA policy with a staff sign-off sheet, and an Excel inventory that counts your gaps automatically.

What if it doesn't help?

Email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.