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Cyber Essentials Certification in Telford
Telford's makers and engineers are being asked for Cyber Essentials more and more - by MOD primes, automotive tier ones, and larger commercial buyers. Fresh Tech runs the whole certification with a fixed quote, and every Fresh Tech client to date has passed first time. We work around your production schedule.
Why local matters
Why Telford businesses choose Fresh Tech
Manufacturing Focus
We understand the unique challenges of certifying manufacturing environments with OT/IT convergence.
Pass First Time: Guaranteed
Every Telford business we've supported has passed first time - because we fix issues before assessment.
Fast Turnaround
Most certifications completed within 2-4 weeks, minimising disruption to your production schedule.
Cyber Essentials, in plain English
Cyber Essentials is the UK government's baseline cyber security scheme. It checks five things. Your firewall. How your devices and cloud services are set up. Who can log in and what they can do. Anti-malware. And how quickly you patch software when fixes come out.
Get those five right and you've blocked most of the everyday attacks that hit small firms. The badge proves to clients, insurers and tender panels that the basics are in order.
There are two levels. Basic is a self-assessment - you fill in a long questionnaire and an assessor reviews it. Plus is the same scope but with a hands-on external audit and a scan of your kit. Plus carries more weight with the MOD and bigger primes. Some defence contracts specifically require Plus. We'll tell you honestly which one you actually need.
Why Telford makers are getting certified
The drivers are clear. Defence supply chains demand it. Automotive primes are starting to ask tier suppliers for it. Aerospace work needs it. Even outside regulated sectors, larger buyers want their suppliers to prove the basics are in order.
Many firms find out they need the badge only when a tender lands on the desk - and by then they have weeks, not months, to get it. We can move fast.
Many insurers also offer better rates - or only cover you at all - if you hold the badge.
Built around manufacturing realities
Factory floors don't stop. So we schedule fixes around your shifts. We don't shut systems down during critical production windows. Most certifications are done in two to four weeks.
Our process, step by step
First, we run a gap analysis. We look at your current setup and write down exactly where you fall short.
Second, 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. We do the work, not just hand you a list.
Third, we prepare your answers, submit the application, and get you certified. With our Cyber Essentials service every fix is included in the fixed quote.
Why our pass rate is 100%
We never submit until the gaps are closed. You pay one fee. You pass first time. That's the deal.
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.
Want a free check of where you stand? Book a gap check with us.
Local expertise
Telford's manufacturing and engineering firms - particularly those on Stafford Park, Hortonwood, and Halesfield - are under growing pressure to demonstrate cyber security credentials. We've helped businesses across these estates achieve and maintain certification.
Cyber Essentials in Telford
Common questions
Do manufacturers need Cyber Essentials?+
Increasingly, yes. If you're in the defence supply chain, it's mandatory. Automotive and aerospace primes are increasingly requiring it from tier suppliers. Even outside regulated sectors, it demonstrates basic cyber hygiene to customers and insurers.
Does Cyber Essentials cover our factory floor systems?+
Cyber Essentials covers all internet-connected systems, which may include production systems if they're networked. We'll assess which systems fall in scope and ensure they meet the requirements without disrupting your operations.
What's the difference between Standard and Plus for a manufacturer?+
Standard is a self-assessment questionnaire - sufficient for most requirements. Plus includes a hands-on technical audit, which some defence contracts require. Plus is also recommended for businesses with more complex IT environments, including connected manufacturing systems.
Can you work around our production schedule?+
Absolutely. We understand that downtime in a manufacturing environment costs money. All remediation work is scheduled around your production hours. We'll never require you to shut down systems during critical production periods.
Do you offer IASME Cyber Assurance as well?+
Yes - IASME Cyber Assurance goes beyond Cyber Essentials to include GDPR requirements. For Telford businesses handling personal data (employee records, customer information), it provides more comprehensive assurance. We can advise which certification best fits your needs.
Ready to talk?
Cyber Essentials for Telford businesses
20 minutes. No sales pitch. We'll tell you honestly whether we're a fit.