ALCEDO CYBER
CYBER ESSENTIALS
Cyber Essentials is the UK Government-backed cyber security scheme designed to protect organisations against the most common cyber attacks. Alcedo helps you understand where you stand, close the gaps and approach certification with confidence.
THE PRACTICAL APPROACH
Readiness support — not a certification body.
We help you prepare for independent certification by clarifying scope, priorities and practical next steps.
Establish a strong minimum cyber security baseline
Demonstrate that basic cyber controls are in place
Provide reassurance to customers and suppliers
Support tender and procurement requirements
Improve internal security discipline
Reduce exposure to common attacks
THE FIVE TECHNICAL CONTROLS
Cyber Essentials focuses on five practical areas that help prevent the most common attacks. It is not a guarantee of security, but it is a valuable independent baseline.
Firewalls
Protect your network and internet connection.
Secure configuration
Set up devices and software safely from the start.
Security updates
Keep software and devices up to date.
User access control
Ensure people have only the access they need.
Malware protection
Reduce the likelihood and impact of harmful software.
IS IT RELEVANT TO YOU?
It is often useful when a customer, procurement process or your own growth plans call for a clear, recognised baseline.
Customers are asking about your security
You work with larger organisations
You bid for contracts or public-sector work
You handle sensitive customer or commercial information
Your business relies heavily on Microsoft 365 or cloud services
You want an independent security baseline
You are growing and need more structured security controls
HOW ALCEDO HELPS
01
Understand
Your organisation, technology and certification scope.
02
Assess
Your current position against the scheme’s requirements.
03
Prioritise
The gaps that actually need attention.
04
Improve
Support you or your IT provider to address them.
05
Prepare
Approach independent certification with confidence.
WHY WORK WITH ALCEDO
Independent advice, no unnecessary product sales, and practical support that works alongside your IT provider.
Senior enterprise cyber security experience
Practical recommendations
Independent advice
No unnecessary product sales
Works alongside your existing IT provider