Support for Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001
Businesses and the public are increasingly aware of cyber security. You can re-assure those you do business with by getting a Cyber Essentials badge or by attaining ISO 27001 certification. Both routes have strict requirements and HTL Support can assist you with the process.
We’ll help you decide whether Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001 is the right target for your size, sector and client base, and then take a practical, phased approach to get you there.
How we help with external audits and certifications
Readiness assessments
Gap analysis against Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001 controls.
Technical remediation
Implementing or improving controls across firewalls, patching, backups and more.
Ongoing maintenance
Building requirements into Managed IT Services so you stay compliant.
Documentation support
Helping your team capture policies and procedures clearly.
Working with your chosen auditor
Liaising with assessors where technical input is needed.
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External Auditing, Cyber Essentials & ISO 27001 Frequently Asked Questions
Which certification should we aim for first – Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001?
For most SMEs, Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus is the natural starting point. ISO 27001 is more involved and is often pursued by organisations with higher regulatory pressure or larger enterprise customers. We’ll help you choose a realistic target based on your size and sector.
How long does it take to achieve Cyber Essentials?
It varies. Some organisations are close to the requirements already and only need minor changes; others need more work on patching, passwords, firewalls and user training. After an initial gap analysis, we can give you a clearer idea of timescales.
Do you work directly with our chosen auditor or certification body?
Yes. We’re used to liaising with external auditors, particularly on the technical aspects of controls and evidence. Our goal is to make the process smoother for your internal team.
Will certification completely eliminate cyber risk?
No framework can remove risk entirely, but Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 help you put sensible controls in place and demonstrate due diligence. We focus on making sure these controls are practical and maintained day to day, not just documented.
What happens after we achieve certification?
You’ll need to maintain and periodically review your controls. We can build key technical activities into Managed IT Services, Cyber Security Services and Updates & Patching so staying compliant becomes part of normal operations.