We assess your current environment against Cyber Essentials requirements and provide a clear, practical remediation plan.
From MFA enforcement to firewall configuration, we help implement the technical controls required for successful certification.
Guidance through submission, assessor queries and Cyber Essentials Plus preparation — ensuring you achieve certification with clarity.
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification designed to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats.
Many businesses need Cyber Essentials to:
Win contracts or tenders
Meet supply chain requirements
Demonstrate security credibility
Reduce cyber risk
At Balliante, we provide practical, hands-on Cyber Essentials support to ensure your business not only achieves certification — but implements the controls correctly.
We don’t just help you pass. We help you secure your environment properly.
Cyber Essentials focuses on five key control areas:
Firewalls & internet gateways
Secure configuration
User access control
Malware protection
Security update management
While the framework is straightforward in principle, many organisations struggle with technical configuration, documentation, and evidence gathering.
Incorrect setup or misunderstanding of requirements can delay certification or result in failure.
Our role is to remove that risk.
We provide structured guidance from initial review through to certification submission.
Gap analysis against Cyber Essentials controls
Identification of non-compliant areas
Clear remediation plan
Firewall rule reviews
Secure configuration improvements
MFA enforcement
User access clean-up
Patch and update validation
Assistance completing the self-assessment questionnaire
Technical clarification where required
Support responding to assessor queries
For businesses progressing to Cyber Essentials Plus, we ensure systems are audit-ready before external testing.
Many businesses approach us because they:
Are unsure whether their Microsoft 365 setup meets requirements
Lack visibility over device patching
Have inconsistent user access controls
Are uncertain about firewall configuration
Need certification quickly for a contract deadline
We provide clarity, structure and practical implementation.
Cyber Essentials should not be treated as a tick-box exercise.
When implemented properly, it:
Reduces exposure to common attacks
Strengthens authentication policies
Improves patch management discipline
Encourages better security awareness
We ensure the controls are embedded into your environment — not just declared on paper.
We believe effective compliance support is about clarity and collaboration.
With Balliante, you gain a partner who:
Explains requirements in plain English
Aligns technical controls with business operations
Communicates clearly throughout the process
Documents changes properly
Prepares you for ongoing compliance
Our structured and supportive approach ensures your organisation achieves certification with confidence.
Many providers:
Only assist with form completion
Offer limited technical implementation support
Provide generic checklists without hands-on guidance
Focus purely on submission rather than security
Practical technical remediation
Structured gap analysis
Ongoing support beyond certification
Clear communication and documentation
Integration with your wider cyber security strategy
This is why many growing UK businesses choose us for Cyber Essentials support.
We work with organisations that need:
Clear guidance
Practical implementation
Deadline-driven support
Ongoing security improvement
Our goal is not just to help you achieve Cyber Essentials — but to leave your environment measurably stronger.
If your organisation requires Cyber Essentials certification or is preparing for Cyber Essentials Plus, we’re here to support you at every stage.
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. It focuses on five key control areas including firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection and patch management.
Many organisations require Cyber Essentials to win contracts, meet supply chain requirements, or demonstrate security credibility. It also reduces exposure to common cyber attacks when implemented correctly.
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification verified by an external body.
Cyber Essentials Plus includes independent technical testing to validate that controls are properly implemented.
We can support preparation for both.
Timelines depend on your current setup. Some businesses can complete certification within a few weeks, while others may require remediation work first. We provide a structured plan to help you meet your deadline.
Yes. We don’t just assist with the questionnaire — we provide hands-on support to configure systems, enforce MFA, review firewall rules, improve patching and align your environment with certification requirements.
Absolutely. We can review previous submissions, identify gaps, remediate technical issues and prepare you for successful resubmission.
Yes. Cyber Essentials should not be a one-off exercise. We can provide ongoing management and reviews to ensure you remain compliant and secure year-round.
At Balliante, we’re proud to support businesses across the UK — from local firms to nationwide organisations — helping them get the most from their technology.
From construction firms to professional service providers, we’ve built lasting partnerships based on trust, reliability, and results. Every project we deliver — from IT support to digital transformation — reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and personal service.
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Our reputation is built on lasting partnerships, recognised certifications, and a genuine commitment to excellence. From global technology leaders to local business networks, we collaborate with trusted partners to deliver reliable, secure, and future-ready solutions.
Every accreditation we hold — from Cyber Essentials to ISO 27001 — reflects our promise to quality, innovation, and trust. It’s why businesses across the UK choose Balliante as their technology partner, confident that their IT is in expert hands.
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