Cyber Essentials
Why Cyber Essentials (CE) Certification Is Important
- Strengthens Security Posture
- Demonstrates Commitment to Security
- Enhances Compliance
- Builds Customer Trust
- Reduces Risk of Breaches
- Meets Vendor Requirements
How Thrive Can Help
Thrive is an authorised Cyber Essentials (CE) Certification Body offering auditing services for small and medium sized businesses seeking accreditation and compliance with the IASME Cyber Essentials controls framework. A secure information security program aligned with the CE framework is well positioned to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data assets.
For the CE audit, an online submission of responses to the CE Questionnaire will be completed by the Client and uploaded to IASME (the strategic delivery partner of the NCSC for the CE scheme). Following on from a successful submission Thrive will issue the CE certificate to the client.
Note: Nothing herein shall constitute legal advice, compliance directives, or otherwise. Customers and prospective customers should consult an attorney and/or other compliance professional regarding their organizations’ compliance obligations, including, without limitation, the regulations described herein.

Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+)
Thrive is an authorised Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) Certification Body offering auditing services for small and medium sized businesses seeking accreditation and compliance with the IASME Cyber Essentials (CE) controls framework. A secure information security program aligned with the CE framework is well positioned to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data assets.
The results of the audit will be uploaded to IASME. Following a successful submission, Thrive will issue a CE+ certification.
CE+ Readiness Assessment
Thrive provides Readiness Assessments for Mid-Market organisations seeking Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) accreditation. This includes a gap analysis report and roadmap to address both CE and CE+ certification requirements, enabling the Client to also pursue the CE+ certification once the CE Questionnaire is completed.
The Readiness Assessment will focus on the CE Questionnaire and the following Technical Controls:
- Firewalls
- Secure configuration
- Security update management
- User access control
- Malware protection
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