Compliance & risk
Cyber Essentials
Quick answer
Cyber Essentials is a baseline UK cyber certification commonly mandatory for public sector IT bids. Certificate must be in date on submission.
Last updated: 18 May 2026
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Many buyers also require ISO 27001 for higher-risk data.
Common questions
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed baseline cyber security certification often required for public sector IT tenders handling personal or official data.
Is this still current after February 2025?
Yes under the Procurement Act 2023.