Firewalls
Assesses whether endpoint and network firewalls are in place to block unauthorised access.
Cyber Essentials Readiness Quiz
10 questions. 2 minutes. Find out if your agency would pass.
Takes around 2 minutes. No technical knowledge needed.
What We Check
Access Control
Checks identity basics like account hygiene, admin separation, and timely offboarding.
Patch Management
Reviews whether updates and software controls are managed to reduce exploit exposure.
Security Training
Validates whether your team receives regular awareness training against phishing and social engineering.
ABOUT CYBER ESSENTIALS
Why Agencies Are Being Asked for Certification
Cyber Essentials is the UK's baseline cyber certification framework. It proves your organisation has core controls in place to defend against the most common attacks.
For agencies handling client campaigns, confidential briefs, and personal data, certification increasingly acts as a trust signal during procurement and supplier reviews.
More clients now expect evidence of security maturity before sharing sensitive information. Cyber Essentials helps you meet that expectation with a clear, recognised standard.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that demonstrates your business has core baseline cyber protections in place.
Does my agency need Cyber Essentials?
Increasingly, yes. Many enterprise and public-sector clients now require suppliers to hold Cyber Essentials before onboarding.
What happens if I score badly?
Most agencies start below 50%. The good news is that the gaps are usually practical controls that can be fixed in weeks, not months.
Is this quiz the same as the actual assessment?
No. The real Cyber Essentials assessment is more detailed. This quiz gives a practical readiness indication so you know where to focus first.
Can Wave IT help us get certified?
Yes. We guide agencies through the full Cyber Essentials process, from gap remediation through to successful certification.
Want the Full Picture?
This Cyber Essentials Quiz checks one part of your security. Our free IT audit covers everything — security, performance, compliance, and infrastructure.
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