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Cyber Essentials Plus: 5 Steps to Advanced Certification
Updated 17 February 2026
Cyber Essentials Plus: 5 Steps to Advanced Certification
Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the basic certification with hands-on technical verification of your cyber security controls.
It includes internal and external vulnerability assessments to ensure your organisation is protected against common cyber threats and ready to meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
Our free infographic outlines the five essential steps to achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification – from applying and completing vulnerability scans to gaining your certificate. Use it to understand the process and prepare your organisation effectively.