vSOC CERT

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit

Simplify your Cyber Essentials certification and stay compliant all year round.

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit (vSOC CERT) is our comprehensive service designed to guide you through certification and simplify recertification, providing continuous visibility and support all via our vSOC Connect Console.
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Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit
NCSC Assured Service Provider and Cyber Advisor
Access the right technology, consultancy and support
Full visibility with the vSOC Connect Console
Simplify Cyber Essentials recertification
Cyber Essentials subscription service

How vSOC CERT Solves Your Cyber Risk Problems

vSOC CERT simplifies Cyber Essentials certification. Being both tech and human-driven, this service has been developed to ensure clients streamline their journey to compliance by benefiting from our years of experience as a certification body.

As an NCSC approved Assured Service Provider and Cyber Advisor, our team of accredited experts are here to guide you through the process. We ensure common pitfalls are managed or in many cases, avoided. 

The vSOC Connect Console provides information allowing you to remain compliant, whilst detailing any remediation required. With year round access to our team you will avoid any suprises at recertification. 

Benefits

What Are the vSOC CERT Benefits?

Come on Board Any Time

Come on Board Any Time

Whether you’re new to Cyber Essentials or are looking to recertify, the vSOC CERT service simplifies this for you.

Simplify Recertification

Simplify Recertification

vSOC CERT proactively eliminates the headaches associated with recertification by providing continuous oversight, ensuring you're always prepared and maintaining your compliance with ease.

Our Expert Team: Tech and Human-Driven

Our Expert Team: Tech and Human-Driven

We believe in a powerful blend of technology and human expertise. With vSOC CERT, our support isn't just a point-in-time assessment; it's a dedicated, year-round partnership with a team of highly skilled Cyber Essentials Advisors and Assessors.

Roadmap for Compliance

Roadmap for Compliance

We take a different approach to Cyber Essentials, starting with a workshop to give you the remediation actions needed to become Cyber Essentials compliant.

Stay Ahead of Cyber Essentials Revisions: Don’t Be Caught off Guard

Stay Ahead of Cyber Essentials Revisions: Don’t Be Caught off Guard

We ensure you're never caught off guard by any certification changes announced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and IASME, guaranteeing continuous recertification readiness.

vSOC Assure: Accelerate Your Cyber Security Maturity

vSOC Assure: Accelerate Your Cyber Security Maturity

With vSOC Assure, you can accelerate your organisation’s cyber security maturity beyond compliance and gain deep insight into your cyber risk posture.

End-to-End Cyber Security Services

vSOC Connect Console

Real-Time Visibility
The vSOC Connect Console offers you a clear, user-friendly dashboard to track your Cyber Essentials compliance status, monitor remediation progress and view vulnerability management results for sampled devices, helping you maintain certification readiness throughout the year.
Actionable Risk Analysis
After initial assessments and ongoing vulnerability scans, the console highlights your current cyber risk posture with clear scoring, prioritised remediation actions and practical next steps tailored for Cyber Essentials compliance.
Simplified Project Tracking
Use the console’s project management features to assign tasks, set deadlines and monitor progress on compliance-related activities and vulnerability remediation, keeping your team aligned and accountable.
Actionable Metrics at a Glance
With easy-to-understand visuals like heatmaps, progress charts and compliance matrices, the console helps you quickly grasp your organisation’s security strengths and gaps related to Cyber Essentials standards.
Track Compliance Progression
Visually track improvements as you address vulnerabilities and risks, with the console updating your overall risk score and compliance status, demonstrating your organisation’s growing security maturity.
Services Integrated Seamlessly
If you use other Data Connect solutions alongside vSOC CERT, such as firewall management or security awareness training, the console unifies all key security data in one place for comprehensive oversight.
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Why Data Connect?

Why Data Connect?

Streamline your certification journey with vSOC CERT, the Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit

By trusting us at Data Connect, you’ll get an array of certification tools, expert support and the confidence in your procedures all year round. Our approach not only keeps you protected from the most common cyber attacks, but it also saves you time and helps you control the workload more effectively each year.

  • Trusted Guidance: Our expert team supports you through certification and recertification, helping you understand scope, maintain compliance and stay ahead of updates to the Cyber Essentials scheme.
  • Ongoing Compliance: With vSOC CERT, certification isn’t a one-time effort. We provide valuable insights and checkpoints throughout the year, reducing risk and improving resilience.
  • Expert-Led Support: Benefit from a team of highly accredited Cyber Essentials Advisors and assessors, plus external verification from a highly accredited security team.
  • Comprehensive Vulnerability Management: As part of vSOC CERT, receive vulnerability scanning and management for a representative sample of your devices, enabling you to identify, prioritise and remediate security gaps critical to Cyber Essentials compliance.
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vSOC Managed Services

vSOC Assure
Cyber Risk
Management

Navigate cyber risk with a trusted security partner. Pinpoint your current risk exposure and how to overcome these security gaps. Benefit from a combination of real-world risk analysis, benchmarking, vCISO support and actionable recommendations to drive strategic cyber maturity, all whilst dramatically reducing risk.

vSOC CERT
Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit

Stop Cyber Essentials from being a headache once a year. vSOC CERT streamlines and supports the entire certification lifecycle, from preparation to audit, keeping you compliant and secure all year round.

vSOC Manage
Managed
Firewall Service

Achieve optimal performance whilst ensuring a secure environment with vSOC Manage. Whether you're trying to achieve Zero Trust, maintain SASE, SD-WAN or perimeter defences, our qualified and experienced team are here to help.

vSOC Recon
Attack Surface Management

Secure your environment with confidence and reduce your risk exposure. Our attack surface management service, vSOC Recon, helps you understand risks, prioritise vulnerabilities and take decisive action.

vSOC Alert
Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

24x7 actionable intelligence, delivering business resilience and trusted protection. If you are looking for a service to proactively detects threats, reduce dwell time and respond fast, vSOC Alert is right for you.

vSOC Aware
Security Awareness
Training

Human error is the #1 cause of security breaches. Our security awareness training and phishing simulation service equips your team to spot phishing, avoid threats and stay proactive. Reduce risk with your bespoke training programme.

Resources
Using our extensive knowledge of cyber security, we’ve worked to create and provide some excellent resources that help you to approach cyber security within your organisation.
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vSOC Assure
Cyber Risk
Management

Navigate cyber risk with a trusted security partner. Pinpoint your current risk exposure and how to overcome these security gaps. Benefit from a combination of real-world risk analysis, benchmarking, vCISO support and actionable recommendations to drive strategic cyber maturity, all whilst dramatically reducing risk.

vSOC CERT
Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit

Stop Cyber Essentials from being a headache once a year. vSOC CERT streamlines and supports the entire certification lifecycle, from preparation to audit, keeping you compliant and secure all year round.

vSOC Manage
Managed
Firewall Service

Achieve optimal performance whilst ensuring a secure environment with vSOC Manage. Whether you're trying to achieve Zero Trust, maintain SASE, SD-WAN or perimeter defences, our qualified and experienced team are here to help.

vSOC Recon
Attack Surface Management

Secure your environment with confidence and reduce your risk exposure. Our attack surface management service, vSOC Recon, helps you understand risks, prioritise vulnerabilities and take decisive action.

vSOC Alert
Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

24x7 actionable intelligence, delivering business resilience and trusted protection. If you are looking for a service to proactively detects threats, reduce dwell time and respond fast, vSOC Alert is right for you.

vSOC Aware
Security Awareness
Training

Human error is the #1 cause of security breaches. Our security awareness training and phishing simulation service equips your team to spot phishing, avoid threats and stay proactive. Reduce risk with your bespoke training programme.

Resources
Using our extensive knowledge of cyber security, we’ve worked to create and provide some excellent resources that help you to approach cyber security within your organisation.
View resources

Testimonials

When it comes to renewal time, we get a lot of other providers contacting us, offering alternative solutions. The fact we’ve stayed with Data Connect for so long is testament to how much we value the relationship and how pleased we are with the solutions provided.

Head IT Support Engineer | Industrial Services | 800+ Employees

Testimonials

However, with the vSOC Connect Console, I can check and monitor everything and access the information that I need quickly, at any time. I have the vSOC Connect Console open all day, every day.

ICT Manager | Not-for-Profit | 50+ Employees

Testimonials

Our business has now worked with Data Connect for over a decade. They’re more than a supplier; they’re our security partner. They’re prepared to put the hours in to get you into the security position you need to be in.

Information Systems Manager | Food Service | 500+ Employees

Testimonials

Without the experienced human expertise provided by Data Connect, we wouldn’t have got as far as we did. It’s important to say, right from the start, they were incredibly helpful to me personally, as someone that doesn’t ‘speak the language’. When I asked questions, never once was there a raised eyebrow or a patronising response.

Clients Director of Corporate Services | Not-for-Profit | 50+ Employees

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit FAQs

What are the 5 core technical controls within Cyber Essentials?

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The five core controls are: Boundary Firewalls & Internet Gateways | Secure Configurations | Access Controls | Malware Protection | Security Updates However, due to the complexity and ever-evolving nature of the threat landscape, not all of the Cyber Essentials requirements fit neatly into these five controls. The reason for this is the scheme's aim being to keep organisations protected against the most common cyber attacks, which can only be achieved if the NCSC and IASME regularly revise the criteria as a defence against emerging threats.

How often does Cyber Essentials need to be renewed?

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Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications are valid for 12 months. Reassessment is required annually to maintain compliance. If aiming for Plus, need to get this within 3-months of getting Essentials in case the scope changes.

What are Cyber Advisors?

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A Cyber Advisor is a specialist who offers advice and assistance to organisations aiming for the Cyber Essentials certification. They assist organisations in understanding the certification process, evaluating their existing security protocols, and establishing the required safeguards to fulfil the certification criteria. To become a Cyber Advisor, a person needs to meet a strict criteria themselves and pass tests proving their expertise. Plus, they have to work for a company who is accredited as an Assured Service Provider. Due to the rigorous testing, the advisors have thorough knowledge of cyber security best practices and can customise their advice to address the unique needs and challenges of each organisation. Advisors collaborate closely with organisations to pinpoint vulnerabilities, formulate a plan to achieve the certification and work with you throughout the implementation stage to ensure your business is meeting the Cyber Essentials framework. Data Connect are proud to be an Assured Service Provider and have Cyber Advisors on hand to help organisations with the certification process.

How long does it take to achieve Cyber Essentials certification?

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Time frames vary, but with tools like vSOC CERT, most organisations can achieve certification within a very short time, depending on the scope. The main reason for failing to achieve certification are vulnerabilities and the inability to identify and fix them. CERT has a tool to help with this, and ongoing monitoring ensures you stay compliant year-round.

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