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Cyber Essentials, Certification Body
Helping organisations achieve recognised cybersecurity certification.
What is a Cyber Essentials Certification Body?

Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against common internet-based cyber-attacks. As a Cyber Essentials Certification Body, Fitzrovia IT can assess whether an organisation meets the required criteria and issue certification.
The scheme gives businesses a clear baseline for cyber security, especially when clients, insurers, procurement teams, or public sector contracts ask for evidence.
Fitzrovia IT became a Cyber Essentials Certification Body by meeting IASME’s requirements for licensed providers. Certification Bodies must employ at least one qualified Assessor and show that they meet security and quality requirements.
IASME licenses Certification Bodies to deliver assessment and certification for Cyber Essentials, so the role carries responsibility as well as technical capability.
Clients can use Fitzrovia IT to move through the Cyber Essentials certification process with clearer guidance and less uncertainty. The team can help organisations understand the questionnaire, define the right assessment scope, identify gaps, and complete certification properly.
For businesses that need Cyber Essentials for procurement, supply chain assurance, or internal governance, this makes the process more manageable.
The benefits to your business
Meet supplier and procurement requirements
Many public sector contracts and supply chain agreements now ask for Cyber Essentials certification. Certification helps organisations demonstrate a recognised level of cybersecurity assurance.
Protect against common cyber attacks
Many organisations struggle with technical controls, policy interpretation, or secure configuration. Working with an NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor helps businesses prepare more effectively for Cyber Essentials certification.
Improve trust with customers and partners
Certification gives customers and stakeholders visible evidence that your organisation takes cyber security seriously and follows recognised security standards.
Create a stronger security baseline
The certification process encourages businesses to review devices, software, user access, and security policies more closely, helping improve overall cyber hygiene.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have any industry-specific questions or want advice on any of our services, please book a meeting with one of our experts.
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What is a Cyber Essentials Certification Body?
A Cyber Essentials Certification Body is an organisation licensed by IASME to assess Cyber Essentials submissions and issue certification where the required standards are met.
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How long does Cyber Essentials certification last?
Cyber Essentials certification lasts for 12 months. Organisations must renew annually to maintain certification status.
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Do small businesses need Cyber Essentials?
Small businesses increasingly benefit from Cyber Essentials because cyber attacks often target organisations with weaker security controls. Certification also supports supplier assurance, insurance applications, and customer trust.
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What is included in Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials focuses on five technical control areas: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and software update management.
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