Cyber Essentials is a U.K. government-backed, industry supported certification that assists organizations in keeping their data safe and secure from cyber-attacks.
Origina achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus in 2026, the advanced version of the cybersecurity certificate. Achieving a Cyber Essentials certification requires a verified self-assessment. Achieving the Cyber Essentials Plus certificate also requires verification from an external assessor.
Essentially, the Cyber Essentials Plus requires a more rigorous, externally verified investigation into the true strength of a company’s commitment to cybersecurity.
The Cyber Essentials certifications helps organizations guard against the most pervasive cyber threats and ensures that fundamental security protocols and processes are present in their cybersecurity strategies.
Cyber Essentials relies on five pillars of technical controls to ensure organizations have comprehensive security in place.