Flagship · Cyber Security
Cyber Essentials, made straightforward
Block around 80% of common attacks and meet the certification more contracts now ask for — guided start to finish.
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that closes off the most common routes attackers use. It's the cheapest, fastest way to seriously cut your risk — and it's increasingly demanded by contracts, tenders and insurers. Cobalt guides you through the whole thing.
We fix the gaps, not just tick the box
Plenty of providers hand you a questionnaire and leave you to it. We go through your systems, fix what needs fixing, then take you through the assessment — so you pass properly rather than scrape through or fall at a hurdle.
What's included
What you get with Cyber Essentials
Guided certification
We take you through the assessment step by step.
Gaps fixed first
We sort what needs sorting so you pass properly.
Meets requirements
Satisfy the contracts and insurers asking for it.
Protected after
We stay on with training, scanning and reviews.
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FAQs
Common questions
How long does Cyber Essentials take?
For a typical small business, a few weeks — faster if your systems are already in decent shape. We handle the assessment and fix anything that needs fixing first.
Is Cyber Essentials mandatory?
It's required for some government contracts and increasingly asked for by larger clients and insurers. Even where it isn't required, it's the cheapest way to block the most common attacks.
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