Why Cyber Essentials Matters: Strengthening Business Security with Tritact® Consulting
Naeem Ulfat
14 May, 2025
In an age where digital threats are increasingly sophisticated, cybersecurity is no longer optional, it's essential. Cyberattacks are rising in frequency and complexity, and businesses that fail to secure their systems and data not only risk financial loss and reputational damage but also fall short of legal and client expectations.
At Tritact® Consulting, we recognised this critical need early and made a deliberate choice to achieve Cyber Essentials certification as part of our commitment to maintaining robust digital defences, protecting client data, and leading by example in the compliance and consultancy sector.
What Is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps organisations of all sizes defend against common cyber threats. It sets out five fundamental technical controls:
- Firewalls and routers
- Secure configuration
- User access control
- Malware protection
- Security update management
By achieving certification, businesses prove that they have taken essential steps to reduce their exposure to cyber risks and protect sensitive information.
Why Cyber Essentials Is Crucial for Every Business
- Data Protection & GDPR Compliance: It strengthens the ability to protect personal and business data from breaches, directly supporting UK GDPR obligations.
- Minimises Risk Exposure: 80% of common cyberattacks can be prevented with the controls covered by Cyber Essentials.
- Builds Trust: Certification sends a clear message to clients and stakeholders that your business takes information security seriously.
- Competitive Advantage: More clients, especially in regulated or public sectors, now require Cyber Essentials as a prerequisite for doing business.
Why Tritact® Consulting Chose to Get Certified
As a leading provider of ISO management systems and compliance consultancy, Tritact® Consulting understands that our credibility rests not only on our knowledge but also on our practices. By becoming Cyber Essentials certified, we:
- Demonstrate leadership in cybersecurity best practice
- Safeguard client and operational data
- Strengthen our internal IT controls
- Enhance client confidence and win more tenders
We see it as a strategic investment, not just a box-ticking exercise.
What About Cyber Essentials Plus?
While the basic Cyber Essentials certification involves self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus includes a technical audit of your systems at your premises, performed by an external certifying body.
How Tritact® Consulting Makes Certification Easy
We understand that businesses want to be secure, but often lack the time, technical knowledge, or confidence to pursue certification on their own. That’s where we come in.
Our in-house experts manage the entire Cyber Essentials process, including:
- Initial readiness assessment
- Identifying and resolving security gaps
- Completing the application and evidence submission
- Providing policy templates and implementation guidance
- Preparing businesses for Cyber Essentials Plus, if required
We deliver a seamless, hassle-free certification journey, so you can focus on running your business while we ensure your systems are secure and compliant.
Secure Your Business. Win Client Confidence. Stay Ahead.
Cyber Essentials isn't just about compliance, it's about being smart, secure, and competitive. With cyber threats evolving, your business needs more than firewalls—it needs a proactive approach backed by trusted professionals.
Tritact® Consulting is here to help you achieve that. Let us protect your future while you focus on growth.
Contact us today at contactus@tritact.co.uk or call us on 02080773222