GoDefend Cyber Essentials Certification

GoDefend's Cyber Essentials Certification Service is a UK Government-backed certification programme that helps businesses achieve Cyber Essentials (CE) and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) accreditation. The service is offered at two certification levels: - **Cyber Essentials (CE):** A self-assessment questionnaire-based process that confirms a business has key cyber controls in place, targeting early-stage or smaller businesses with no dedicated technical team. - **Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+):** A more rigorous certification involving a hands-on technical audit conducted by an independent assessor, aimed at growing or established businesses needing to demonstrate stronger cyber maturity. GoDefend provides guided support throughout the certification process, including questionnaire assistance, templated policy documents, consultancy to help pass the assessment, and a dedicated account manager (on higher-tier plans). The service addresses common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and unauthorised access. GoDefend holds CREST accreditation, a globally recognised standard for cybersecurity companies. Three pricing tiers are available: - **CE:** £120/pcm — Includes CE certification and questionnaire guidance. - **CE+:** £220/pcm — Adds CE+ certification and templated policy documents. - **CE+ Pro:** £375/pcm — Adds policy document consultancy and a dedicated account manager. The certification is relevant for businesses seeking to meet supplier or procurement requirements, particularly those bidding for contracts that mandate Cyber Essentials compliance.