Why It’s Important to Renew Your Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus is a great step for any organisation but keeping that certification up-to-date will help demonstrate your commitment to security and trust.

Beyond just passing an audit, Cyber Essentials helps you ensure that your business is prepared for new threats and meeting the latest standards, year after year. Below we’ll explain why!

Cyber Threats Are Always Evolving

Attackers are constantly developing new techniques and exploiting fresh vulnerabilities. What protected your business last year may not be enough today. Renewing your Cyber Essentials Plus certification ensures your defences are reviewed and updated to meet the latest threats and standards.

Certification Is Only Valid for 12 Months

Cyber Essentials Plus certification is valid for one year. After that, you must renew to remain compliant and demonstrate your ongoing commitment to best practices. Letting your certification lapse can impact your eligibility for contracts and leave your business exposed.

Requirements and Best Practices Change

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and IASME regularly update the scheme to reflect new risks and technologies. Annual renewal prompts you to review your controls, address any gaps, and ensure you’re aligned with the latest guidance, not just relying on last year’s checklist.

Demonstrate Ongoing Commitment to Clients and Partners

Renewing your certification is a visible sign that you take cyber security seriously, not just as a one-off project but as a continuous priority. This builds trust and can be a deciding factor in winning new business.

Maintain Supply Chain and Tender Eligibility

Many organisations require Cyber Essentials Plus certification from their suppliers. Annual renewal ensures you remain eligible for tenders and can continue to operate in regulated markets without interruption.

Continuous Improvement and Risk Reduction

The renewal process is an opportunity to review, improve, and strengthen your security posture. Regular audits help you identify and address weaknesses and security “drift” (the gradual weakening or deviation of an organisation’s security posture over time) before they become problems, reducing the risk of breaches and costly incidents.

Insurance and Regulatory Benefits

Some cyber insurance policies require up-to-date certification, and maintaining your Cyber Essentials Plus status can help with compliance and may even lower your premiums.

Why Quorum?

Quorum makes the renewal process straightforward and stress-free. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest Cyber Essentials Plus requirements and best practices, so you don’t have to.

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