Guarantee Cyber Essentials Certification with Blue Car Technologies Cyber Risk and Compliance Service.
- Christian Song
- Sep 1
- 6 min read
Introduction
Cyber threats continue to evolve at pace which necessitates organisations adopting robust cybersecurity measures that are essential for business survival. As cyber-attacks become increasingly sophisticated, and regulatory requirements tighten, organisations cannot afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought. Blue Car Technologies understands this critical need, having developed a cybersecurity first culture within our organisation, achieving Cyber Essentials certifications and ISO 27001 Certification. To support other businesses, achieve the same success in their security practices, we have launched our Cyber Risk and Compliance service to guarantee organisations achieve & maintain cyber essentials certification – building a resilient security foundation for their business.
Why cyber essentials certification is critical for your organisation.
Cyber Essentials represents the UK government's minimum baseline standard for cybersecurity, backed by the national cyber security centre (NCSC) and designed to protect organisations of all sizes against the most common cyber-attacks. The certification focuses on five fundamental controls that when properly implemented can prevent approximately 80% of cyber-attacks, significantly reducing your organisation's vulnerability to threats. 1
The importance of certification extends beyond the benefits of basic protection. Research from insurance providers demonstrates that organisations with cyber essentials certification are 92% less likely to make cyber insurance claims compared to those without certification. This statistic alone illustrates the tangible risk reduction that comes with proper implementation of these essential controls. 2
For organisations handling sensitive data the stakes are high. Blue Car Technologies specializes in legal technology services, and many of our clients require rigorous security measures to protect confidential internal and client information. Data breaches can result in devastating financial losses, regulatory fines, and irreparable damage to professional reputation. The Average cost of a data bread now exceeds £4.45 Million, making prevention far more cost-effective than dealing with the aftermath of a successful attack. 3
Opening Doors to New business opportunities.
Designed by the NCSC after being challenged by the Government Communication Headquarters (GCHQ), Cyber Essentials was developed to make it simple for organisations to protect themselves against common cyber threats. Primarily, this was due to the impression that cyber security is expensive and that it can only be utilized by sizeable organisations, therefore is an accessible baseline for cyber security regardless of organisation size. 4 5
The UK government mandates Cyber Essentials certification for all central governments contacts that involve handling personal information or delivering certain ICT products and services. The requirement has expanded to include contracts where personal information of citizens or government employees is processed, or where ICT systems provide critical functions at an office level. 6
However, this does not mean that the certification is limited to government contracts. Many of the UK’s largest banks, major corporations, and legal practices require Cyber Essentials certification to showcase a level of trust and competency with their clients & partners. Cyber risks within supply chains become increasingly prevalent, with only 11% of UK organisations currently assessing cyber risk in their immediate suppliers, organisation that can demonstrate certified security controls gain a significant competitive advantage. 7
Moreover, the success of Cyber Essentials has found its way into America, being adopted in 2019 after the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recognized the value of the certification in providing means of security to smaller organisations. 8
Blue Car Technologies’ Expert-Led Approach
Our Cyber Risk and Compliance service is built around 4 key offerings, each designed to address different stages or needs as a part of your cybersecurity journey:
Cyber Essentials Assurance forms the foundation of our service offering. We provide direct expert support via video calls, delivering the fastest path to the certification with minimal risk of failure. This approach guarantees a pass, directly supporting and advising through the self-assessment process and ensuring that you are compliance ready with the correct controls implemented.
Cyber Essentials Plus represents the next level of assurance for organisations requiring enhanced verification. Involving an independent hands-on assessment conducted by your IASME-accredited certification body partners, we continue direct support and advisory services throughout the process. The comprehensive testing of networks, devices, and security configurations through vulnerability scanning and practical testing of defence protects against any weaknesses leaves your organisation with an air-tight cyber security foundation. Although this certification requires more time and resources, it provides a higher level of assurance and opens doors to contracts that are not available through cyber essentials, e.g. Ministry of Defence (MoD). 9
Monthly vulnerability assessment and penetration testing is the combination of vulnerability and penetration testing as a package, representing greater value and cost savings. This service helps organisations stay ahead of emerging threats through ongoing security assurance, maintaining compliance by proactively identifying and addressing risks. We supply detailed reports that include prioritized remediation list, enabling organisations to address the most critical vulnerabilities first.
Vulnerability remediation services are available should you not have the necessary resources to remediate vulnerabilities. Working with your internal IT team, or managed service provider, we assist you directly in remediation as part of the assessment process. This takes the strain from your team and leaves you to divert resources and attention to other critical business matters.
The Economic Case for Cyber Essentials
The financial argument for cyber essentials certification is compelling when considered against the potential costs of cyber incident. With 7.78 million cybercrimes experienced by UK businesses in the past years, the question is not whether your organisation might face a cyber threat, but when. Proactive investment in cyber essentials represents exceptional value compared to the average cost of dealing with a cyber-attack. And although small organisations may assume they are not a target due to their small stature, small organisations suffer greatly compared to larger organisations. 10
Furthermore, the certification process itself provides valuable insights into your organisation's security posture, helping identify faps and areas for improvement that might otherwise go unnoticed. This knowledge enables more informed decision-making, prioritizing security initiatives based on actual risk rather than assumptions.
Why Blue Car Technologies?
When choosing a Cyber essential partner, you don’t just want to choose whoever is offering the certification, you need organisations with the experience, specialty, and capabilities to offer guidance and support. Blue Car Technologies has been supporting law firms and corporate legal teams within the legal sector for 20+ years, and with that experience also comes the need to be cyber essentials certified ourselves – along with a variety of other security standard such as ISO 27001 and a knowledge of what legal security standards need to be followed e.g. LOCS:23.
Ready to secure your organisation?
Blue Car Technologies' Cyber Risk and Compliance service provides the expertise, support, and ongoing guidance needed to achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials certification while building a robust security framework for your organisation. Our approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical business understanding, ensuring that security measures enhance rather than hinder your operational effectiveness.
Don't leave your organisation's security to chance. The cost of inaction far exceeds the investment in proper cybersecurity measures. Our team of experts is ready to guide you through the certification process and help you build the resilient security posture your organisation needs to succeed in today's threat landscape.
Contact Blue Car Technologies for a no-obligation discovery call to discuss how our Cyber Risk and Compliance Service can strengthen your organisations security posture, open new business opportunities, and provide the peace of mind that comes with government-backed certification.
[1] IASME, ‘What are the benefits of cyber essentials?’ (IASME, 4th February 2025) What are the benefits of Cyber Essentials? - IASME - Home
[2] NCSC, ‘10 Years of Cyber Essentials’ (NCSC, August 2024) 10 years of Cyber Essentials
[3] Blue Technologies, ‘Navigating Compliance and Cybersecurity with Blue Technologies: A Comprehensive Guide (Blue Technologies, 23rd April 2024) Navigating Compliance and Cybersecurity with Blue Technologies: A Comprehensive Guide
[4] NCSC, ‘Cyber Essentials Brochure’ (NCSC, 2024) https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/files/Cyber-Essentials-brochure.pdf
[5] [7] [8] Sam Jones, ‘Cyber Essentials i Coming to America! What Does This Mean for SME’s?’ (Cyber Tec, 13th November 2019). Cyber Essentials is Coming to America! What Does This Mean for SMEs?
[6] Cabinet Office, ‘PPN 014: Cyber Essentials Scheme (HTML)’ (Cabinet Office, 17th February 2025) PPN 014: Cyber essentials scheme (HTML) - GOV.UK
[9] Cyber Essentials, ‘Cyber Essentials Plus’ (Cyber Essentials, 2025) Cyber Essentials Plus - About the Assessment | Cyber Essentials Online
[10] Department of Science, Innovation & technology, ’Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024’ (Home Office, 9th April 2024) Cyber security breaches survey 2024 - GOV.UK
