Valkyrie helps organisations prepare for and achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, the UK government-backed schemes that show you have the essential technical controls in place to guard against common cyber attacks. Certification itself is carried out by our sister company, Forensic Control, an authorised IASME Certification Body.
Why it matters
Cyber Essentials is increasingly a condition of doing business. Many public sector and defence contracts require it, larger clients ask for it from their suppliers, and insurers take it into account. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent hands-on testing of your systems, giving clients and boards stronger assurance.
How we help
- Reviewing your current set-up against the five technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and security update management
- Identifying gaps and prioritising practical fixes
- Helping your team or IT provider make the changes
- Preparing you for the assessment so it runs smoothly
Certification by Forensic Control
Forensic Control is authorised by IASME to assess and award Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Working together means one joined-up process, from preparation through to certificate, with both teams based at 15 Belgrave Square.
We hold it ourselves
Valkyrie is certified to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, and is ISO 9001 certified. We apply the same standards to the client data we handle every day.
Questions
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus includes the same requirements plus independent technical testing by an assessor.
How long does certification last?
Certificates are renewed annually, so we can help you stay compliant year after year.
Part of our cyber security services. To get started, contact us or visit Forensic Control’s Cyber Essentials page.
