The Cyber Essentials compliance challenge

Cyber Essentials might seem straightforward—but without the right tools and guidance, it quickly becomes a tangled web of checklists, controls, and uncertainty. For growing teams, manual work, disconnected systems, and vague expectations can slow down progress and leave risk on the table. And if you’re working with UK public sector clients, that’s a risk you can’t afford.

The Thoropass Cyber Essentials advantage

Unified platform, automated workflows

Manage everything—from control assignment to evidence collection—in one place. No spreadsheets. No confusion.

Expert support, built in

Our compliance pros guide you every step of the way. Get answers fast and feel confident in your next steps.

Prepare for Cyber Essentials Plus

Lay the groundwork for Plus with structured, audit-aligned control implementation.

Scale into future frameworks

From Cyber Essentials to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and beyond—Thoropass grows with your business.

How Thoropass helps you make it work

ONBOARDING
Policy onboarding

We start by building tailored policies aligned to Cyber Essentials. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing your own, we help you stand up a strong foundation quickly

GUIDANCE
Scoping

Our infosec experts assess your systems and environment to define just-right controls that match your business and Cyber Essentials requirements.

IMPLEMENTATION
Roadmap implementation

From password policies to patch management, we’ll guide you through every required control. Our platform tracks progress, flags blockers, and keeps everything on schedule.

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SELF-ASSESS
Assessment

Cyber Essentials is self-assessed—but if you’re preparing for Cyber Essentials Plus, we’ll help you get audit-ready with expert-aligned workflows and clean, reviewable evidence.

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And beyond!

Need ISO 27001 next? Want to add NIST CSF or GDPR coverage? With Thoropass, it’s all one platform—no starting over.

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Frequently asked questions

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity framework that helps organizations protect against common online threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. It outlines five basic security controls that organizations must implement to reduce their risk and demonstrate a commitment to cybersecurity best practices.

Cyber Essentials certification proves that your organization has taken essential steps to secure your IT systems against common threats. It builds trust with customers, partners, and regulators, and is often required for companies bidding on UK government contracts or working in regulated sectors like healthcare, finance, and education.

Any organization that uses internet-connected systems should consider Cyber Essentials certification, especially if handling sensitive personal data, working with public sector clients, or looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. It’s particularly critical for SMEs, SaaS companies, fintech, and healthcare organizations operating in the UK.

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessed certification where organizations complete a questionnaire to confirm they meet basic cybersecurity standards. Cyber Essentials Plus requires a third-party technical audit by an accredited assessor to validate the same controls, providing independent assurance of your cybersecurity practices.

While Thoropass cannot directly certify Cyber Essentials Plus, our platform prepares your organization for the independent assessment by ensuring all required controls are implemented correctly. We structure your documentation, evidence collection, and control validation to align with Plus assessment requirements.

Thoropass automates evidence collection through 100+ integrations and provides continuous control monitoring. This significantly reduces manual work, speeds up readiness, and ensures a smooth audit or self-assessment experience.