Cyber Essentials Certification UK – for Law Firms & Small Businesses
Simple. Affordable. Audit-ready.
If you’re a law firm or small business handling legal aid work, Cyber Essentials certification is no longer optional.
From 31 October 2025, all legal aid providers must be Cyber Essentials certified to continue operating.
Failing to meet this requirement could put your work – and importantly your income – at risk.
Struggling with Cyber Essentials? You’re not alone.
Many organisations we speak to are:
- Unsure what Cyber Essentials actually requires
- Overwhelmed by conflicting advice from security vendors
- Being pushed towards expensive tools and managed services
- Short on time to organise policies, controls and evidence
- Concerned about failing the assessment
The reality?
Cyber Essentials is actually very straightforward if you approach it properly.
You don’t need expensive software.
You don’t need a managed SOC.
You don’t need months of disruption.
You just need the right structure and guidance, with clear pricing and some straight-talking, simple advice to get started.
Our Fixed-Price Cyber Essentials Assessment – £500
We offer a clear, no-nonsense Cyber Essentials assessment and readiness service designed to get you compliant quickly and cost-effectively.
Fixed Price Assessment
For a one-off fee of £500, we will:
Assess your current systems against Cyber Essentials requirements
Identify gaps in your security controls
Explain everything in plain English (no jargon)
Provide a clear, step-by-step action plan to achieve certification
Help you avoid unnecessary costs and overcomplicated solutions
What You’ll Get
By the end of the assessment, you’ll have:
A clear understanding of what’s required for Cyber Essentials certification UK
A prioritised list of actions to become compliant
Practical, achievable steps – not just theoretical advice
Confidence that you’re on the right track for your audit
No confusion. No guesswork. No wasted spend.
Cyber Essentials for Law Firms (A Legal Aid Requirement)
If you’re a law firm working with legal aid, this requirement is very important.
We understand the pressures you’re under:
- Limited budgets
- Strict compliance expectations
- No time for overcomplicated IT projects
- A busy schedule where anything beyond your day-to-day role feels like a stretch
So the Keep This Number approach is designed specifically for small to mid-sized firms who need:
- Fast, reliable Cyber Essentials support
- Clear guidance aligned to legal aid requirements
- A cost-effective route to compliance quickly
- A simple and easy way to get ready for your cyber essentials certification UK
Straight-Talking Advice. No Upselling.
Unlike many providers, we won’t:
- Push unnecessary security tools
- Recommend expensive managed services
- Overcomplicate what should be simple
Instead, we’ll be focusing on:
✔ What you actually need
✔ What will pass the assessment
✔ What will stand up to future audits
Why Work With Us?
Senior-Level Expertise
Led by Georgie Thomas – ISO27001 auditor and CISM-qualified, with over 25 years’ experience in information security and governance. Georgie’s expertise, including in her senior leadership role for a FTSE 250 organisation gives her a deep understanding of both the technical requirements and the practical realities organisations face.
Practical, Hands-On Support
We don’t just advise – we help you organise, structure, and move forward. We’re straight-talking – so no guesswork, just the practical solutions you need to achieve your goals and future proof them too.
Clear, Fixed Pricing
£500 for an Cyber Essentials assessment. No hidden fees. No surprises or obligation.
Built for Busy Organisations
We work efficiently and fit around your time. We understand the pressures busy legal aid law firms face, so we’ll work around your needs first.
