How long do you have to complete and submit a Cyber Essentials assessment?

You have 6 months to complete your assessment before your account is archived. Unfortunately, a refund cannot be issued, so it is best not to apply until you think you are ready for your assessment.

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Common Cyber Essentials Challenges and how to Overcome Them

Published on
7 Aug
2025

URM’s blog discusses common issues we see with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification projects, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes

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Cyber Security
Published on
31/7/2025
Supplementing Cyber Essentials

URM’s blog outlines the practical measures you can take following Cyber Essentials certification to further enhance your information & cyber security posture.

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Cyber Security
Published on
3/7/2025
Understanding Lexcel and the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM): How Cyber Essentials Can Benefit Your Practice

URM’s blog explores how Cyber Essentials can help your legal practice enhance its security posture and achieve/maintain its SQM or Lexcel accreditation.

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Cyber Security
Published on
26/6/2025
Cyber Essentials Questions Answered: Technical Requirements, BYOD Compliance and the Future of the Scheme

URM’s blog answers key questions about CE, focusing specifically on its technical requirements, use of BYOD, and how the scheme may change in the future.

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