We help you strengthen your cyber security posture and get ready for your Cyber Essentials assessment.
Cyber Essentials
Enhance your cyber security with Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials readiness
Prepare for Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials sets a basic security standard for UK organisations. Getting certified can feel challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
We help organisations strengthen their cyber security posture and prepare for Cyber Essentials certification. Our role is to guide you through the requirements, identify gaps, and support you in implementing practical security controls.
We make the journey clear, manageable, and tailored to your needs.
International Pharmaceutical CompanyChorus have helped us build a solid security foundation and attain Cyber Essentials Plus within very tight timescales. We are now working together on an exciting technical roadmap that will give our employees a great, modern user experience to support our growth and improve productivity and security.
Cyber Essentials services
Trusted IT security expertise
We’re a friendly, experienced Microsoft Solutions Partner and member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA).
Our in-depth IT security expertise ensures you are well-prepared to approach your assessment with confidence.
We start with an initial readiness assessment of your current setup, then work with you to fill any gaps in your security posture to bring you up to the standards required for Cyber Essentials.
Cyber Essentials support
Cyber Essentials readiness
Easy, step-by-step support for your Cyber Essentials journey. We can provide both advice and hands-on technical expertise to help configure your environments:
- Readiness assessment
- Consultancy and recommendations
- Technical remediation and implementation
- Cyber Essentials and Plus assessment advice
- Ongoing managed cyber security services (24/7)
Benefits of our Cyber Essentials services
Cyber Essentials is a great way to start enhancing your cyber security, ensuring your IT environments meet a good baseline of security hygiene and best practices. Chorus can guide you through these improvements and beyond, helping you build long-term cyber resilience.
Cyber Essentials experience
We go through the Cyber Essentials process both with our customers and ourselves, so we know what it takes to get you ready for certification.
Clear, simple guidance
Our friendly consultants explain everything clearly, both what you need to do and why.
Bespoke advice
As a long-established IT partner, you can trust us to tailor solutions for your unique setup, requirements and processes.
Technical know-how
We provide both advisory services and technical implementation, providing whatever type of support you need to align to Cyber Essentials.
Strategic guidance
We can advise you beyond Cyber Essentials, providing a long-term strategic security roadmap to elevate your security to new levels.
Microsoft expertise
We’re a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association with highly qualified experts who can help you improve security with your existing Microsoft technologies.
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Cyber Essentials experience
We go through the Cyber Essentials process both with our customers and ourselves, so we know what it takes to get you ready for certification.
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Clear, simple guidance
Our friendly consultants explain everything clearly, both what you need to do and why.
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Bespoke advice
As a long-established IT partner, you can trust us to tailor solutions for your unique setup, requirements and processes.
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Technical know-how
We provide both advisory services and technical implementation, providing whatever type of support you need to align to Cyber Essentials.
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Strategic guidance
We can advise you beyond Cyber Essentials, providing a long-term strategic security roadmap to elevate your security to new levels.
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Microsoft expertise
We’re a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association with highly qualified experts who can help you improve security with your existing Microsoft technologies.
Why Chorus?
Get help with Cyber Essentials
Chorus is a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner with two Microsoft advanced specialisations in security and we’re a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). We also hold Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications ourselves. Our consultants offer clear, friendly support, real-world advice and in-depth technical expertise, so you can prepare for Cyber Essentials with confidence.
Case Study
Building a strong foundation for Cyber Essentials
Learn how we helped an international Phamaceutical company achieve Cyber Essentials certification quickly, with several key projects providing a solid baseline before Cyber Essentials certification and future transformation projects could take place.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Are you an IASME Certification Body or part of the NCSC Cyber Advisor scheme?
No, we are not. However, we have extensive experience helping customers prepare for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, and we hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification ourselves. We can guide you through the required security improvements and help you get ready for assessment with confidence.
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Do we need a consultant to pass Cyber Essentials, or can we do it ourselves?
Working with a consultancy isn’t required to pass Cyber Essentials, but it could help you achieve certification if you lack in-house security expertise and need help implementing the required technical controls yourself, or if you aren’t sure if you meet the requirements and want advice before beginning the certification process.
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Why choose a Microsoft partner for Cyber Essentials?
Working with a Microsoft partner can be especially helpful if you’re preparing for Cyber Essentials and already using Microsoft technologies such as Microsoft 365 and Azure. Various security controls are available through existing licensing to assist in meeting Cyber Essentials requirements and Chorus can help you implement or configure these Microsoft technologies to meet Cyber Essentials requirements, such as Windows Autopilot, Windows Update for Business, Intune, Entra ID, Defender for Endpoint and more.
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How long does it take to get ready for Cyber Essentials with Chorus?
The time it will take to prepare for Cyber Essentials certification will vary depending on the level of work required to implement the necessary controls to bring you up to the required standards. You can read how Chorus helped a leading pharmaceutical company build a solid security foundation and attain Cyber Essentials Plus within very tight timescales here.
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How much does Cyber Essentials cost (and what about consultancy fees)?
You should refer to the IASME Cyber Essentials FAQs for current basic assessment costs, which range from £320 to £600 +VAT depending on company size. For Cyber Essentials Plus, pricing is bespoke—small businesses can expect estimates around £1,400 due to increased technical requirements.
Consultancy fees depend on your organisation’s needs; some may require significant changes to meet certification, while others might already comply.
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Can we get help with Cyber Essentials Plus as well?
Yes, Chorus can provide consultancy services to help you prepare for Cyber Essentials Plus, with a focus on maximising the use of your existing Microsoft licensing where possible.
