Why Shropshire businesses choose Fresh Tech
Guaranteed Pass
We run a gap assessment first and fix any issues before official certification - ensuring you pass first time.
Local Support
Based in Shropshire, we provide hands-on help with remediation work, not just remote guidance.
Fast Turnaround
Most certifications completed within 2-4 weeks, depending on your current security posture.
Ongoing Compliance
We help you maintain certification year-on-year with ongoing managed IT support.
What Cyber Essentials actually is
Cyber Essentials is the UK government's baseline cyber security scheme. It covers five technical controls. Firewalls. Secure setup of your devices and cloud services. Who can log in and what they can do. Anti-malware. And keeping software patched. Get these five right and you've stopped most of the everyday attacks that hit small businesses.
There are two tiers. Basic is a self-assessment - you fill in a long questionnaire and an assessor checks it. Plus is the same scope but with an external technical audit and a hands-on scan. Plus carries more weight with insurers and larger buyers. We'll tell you honestly which one you actually need.
Why so many Shropshire firms now need it
Government work all but requires it. Defence supply chains demand it. NHS framework contracts ask for it. Many insurers offer better rates - or only cover you at all - if you hold the badge. And bigger clients are starting to ask suppliers to prove their basics are in order.
We see this across the county. Manufacturers in Telford bidding on MOD-adjacent work. Solicitors in Shrewsbury meeting SRA guidance. Farms and rural firms across the Marches handling client data. Each one wants the same thing: get certified, get back to work.
Our process, in plain English
Step one - we run a gap analysis. We look at your current setup and write down exactly where you fall short.
Step two - we fix the gaps. The trade calls this 'remediation', which just means putting things right. Patching old software. Tightening firewalls. Cleaning up old admin accounts. Turning on multi-factor login.
Step three - we prepare your answers, submit your application, and get you certified. With our Cyber Essentials service every fix is included in the fixed quote. No hourly bills creeping up.
Why our pass rate is 100%
We never submit until the gaps are closed. That's it. Some firms charge to do the questionnaire, fail you, then charge again to fix things. We don't work that way. You pay one fee. You pass first time.
Staying certified, year after year
Cyber Essentials needs renewing every twelve months. If you're on our Managed IT Support the controls stay in place all year. Renewal is paperwork, not a panic. Most clients get re-certified in days, not weeks.
Want a free, honest second opinion on where you stand? Book a gap check with us. No hard sell.
We've helped businesses across Shropshire achieve Cyber Essentials certification - from manufacturers in Telford winning defence contracts to solicitors in Shrewsbury meeting SRA requirements. Whatever your sector, we understand the local business context.
Common questions
Cyber Essentials for Shropshire businesses
20 minutes. No sales pitch. We'll tell you honestly whether we're a fit.