How long does Cyber Essentials certification take in Shrewsbury?

With our support, most Shrewsbury businesses achieve certification within 2-4 weeks. We run the gap assessment, fix any issues, and submit for certification. If significant remediation is needed, we'll give you an honest timeline upfront.

How much does Cyber Essentials cost?

Costs depend on your current security posture and whether you need Standard or Plus. We provide a fixed quote after an initial assessment - no hidden costs. The certification fee itself starts from around £300 for Standard.

Do I need Standard or Plus?

Standard is sufficient for most contract requirements and is a self-assessment questionnaire. Plus includes a hands-on technical audit and provides stronger assurance - some government contracts specifically require Plus. We'll advise which you need based on your situation.

What if our current IT setup has gaps?

That's exactly what we're here for. Most businesses have some gaps - outdated patches, misconfigured firewalls, overly broad user permissions. We fix all of this as part of the certification process. It's actually one of the biggest benefits: your security genuinely improves.

Can you combine Cyber Essentials with ongoing IT support?

Yes - and that's the ideal approach. As part of our Managed IT Support, we maintain Cyber Essentials compliance continuously, so annual recertification is just a formality. No last-minute scrambles.

Cyber Essentials Certification in Shrewsbury

More and more Shrewsbury businesses need Cyber Essentials certification - for government contracts, supply chain compliance, or simply to demonstrate that they take security seriously. Fresh Tech provides the full service: gap assessment, remediation, and a guaranteed pass. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on winning that contract.

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Why Choose Fresh Tech in Shrewsbury?

Guaranteed Pass

100% pass rate because we fix everything before the formal assessment. No risk, no wasted certification fees.

Full Remediation

We don't just identify gaps - we fix them. All technical work is included in our service.

Standard & Plus

Support for both Cyber Essentials Standard (self-assessment) and Plus (technical audit) certification.

Annual Renewal

We keep your systems compliant year-round and handle annual recertification hassle-free.

Why Shrewsbury businesses need Cyber Essentials

If you're a Shrewsbury business bidding for government or public sector work, Cyber Essentials is almost certainly required. If you work in a supply chain for larger organisations, it's increasingly expected. And if you want to demonstrate genuine security commitment to your clients - not just talk about it - certification proves it.

But navigating the process alone is confusing. Which controls apply? Is your firewall configured correctly? Are user access permissions set up properly? What about BYOD devices? That's where we come in.

Our 100% pass rate approach

Our Cyber Essentials process starts with a thorough gap assessment of your current setup. We identify exactly what needs changing and fix it - we don't just hand you a report and wish you luck. We handle the firewall configuration, the patching compliance, the access controls, and the documentation.

Then, and only then, do we submit for formal assessment. That's why no Shrewsbury business has ever failed certification with our support. We fix it first, certify second.

For businesses needing Cyber Essentials Plus - which includes a hands-on technical audit - we prepare your systems thoroughly and coordinate with approved assessors to ensure a smooth process.

Local Expertise

Shrewsbury's professional services firms, public sector contractors, and supply chain businesses increasingly require Cyber Essentials certification. We've helped businesses across the town - from solicitors meeting SRA requirements to manufacturers winning defence supply contracts.

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