Cyber Uncovered Episode Five Cyber Essentials, Is It Enough

Cyber Essentials is one of the most widely recognised cyber security certifications in the UK and, as the NCSC has consistently positioned it, a foundation for cyber resilience. However, is it enough to keep you safe from cyber breaches? In this session, Mitigo’s Kerrie Machin and Tristan Hodgson explore how Cyber Essentials fits within a wider cyber risk management framework - what the certification is designed to cover, the gaps it is not intended to address, and what regulators, insurers and clients now expect beyond the certification. Key Takeaways • What the 2026 Danzell update means for your business • Where the certification sits within a wider cyber risk strategy • The gaps that Cyber Essentials is not designed to address • What regulators, insurers and clients now expect beyond certification • Practical next steps for building on your Cyber Essentials foundation If your business holds Cyber Essentials or is considering it, this session will help you understand exactly where it fits in your wider cyber strategy - and identify the gaps you may need to close to be genuinely resilient.