Cyber Essentials Programme Overview
The Funded Cyber Essentials Programme, backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), supports UK organisations in essential sectors by providing fully funded Cyber Essentials (CE) certification. This initiative aims to help smaller organisations strengthen their cyber defences and protect against common online threats.
What is CyberEssentials?
It is an effective, Government backed scheme that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.
Learn more about CE here.
Who can apply?
To qualify for this scheme, companies must be a micro or small business (1 to 49 employees) registered in the UK and working on:
- The development of fundamental Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies
- OR the innovative application of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the following sectors: Public safety and health, Defence and security
- The development of novel Quantum technologies
- The design, development or manufacturing of semiconductors / semiconductor IP blocks
- The development of Engineering Biology or Synthetic Biology
AND meet the following criteria:
- has not previously participated in the NCSC Funded Cyber Essentials Programme
- does not currently hold Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certification
- has not been awarded CE+ certification since January 2023
- and is not currently in the process of applying for CE+ certification
How to apply
If your business meets the above criteria and you wish to express an interest in the Funded Cyber Essentials Programme, please visit the website of the Cyber Essentials partner, IASME, where you can register your interest.
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