Cyber Essentials
You're closer to Cyber Essentials than you think.
Most companies already have 70% of what they need. FwdCheck finds what you've got, identifies the gaps, and gets you certification-ready — without starting from scratch.
Do you need it?
If your people use computers, the answer is yes.
Not sure if Cyber Essentials applies to you? If you have employees, contractors, or anyone using a computer or phone for work — it does. It's the UK government-backed baseline for cyber security, and increasingly it's table stakes for doing business.
Here's what certification gets you:
- £25,000 cyber insurance — included free with certification, underwritten by the UK government scheme.
- Win contracts you'd otherwise lose — more tenders, suppliers, and public-sector work require it every year.
- 30% off fwdcheck security training — pair certification with staff training and close the human side of the risk too.
How it works
From what you have to certification-ready
Answer the questionnaire
Work through the same style of questions you'll face in the real assessment. Cover all five control themes at your own pace.
See where you stand
Your answers are checked against the official requirements. See where you're strong, where you have gaps, and what needs fixing — before you pay to submit.
Submit when ready
We don't issue the certificate. When you're confident, submit directly to IASME (or an accredited certification body) for your official Cyber Essentials certification.
Why use this first
Cheaper and faster than guessing
Going straight to IASME
You pay for the assessment and hope you're ready. If you miss something, you find out after the fact—and may need to fix and resubmit.
- • Full assessment fee upfront
- • Feedback only after submission
- • Risk of rework and delay
Self-assess with fwdcheck first
Run through the questionnaire, see exactly where the gaps are, and fix them on your side. Then submit to IASME when you know you're in good shape.
- • Lower-cost prep before certification
- • Instant feedback on every answer
- • Submit to IASME with confidence
Important
We don't issue the certificate
ForwardCheck's Cyber Essentials tool is a self-assessment and readiness tool. The official Cyber Essentials certificate is issued by IASME or another accredited certification body. We help you get ready so that when you submit, you're prepared.
Access to the tool requires an account. Sign up to get started.
Sign up to access