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Cyber Essentials — UK Cyber Essentials Certification

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification in Portugal. Mandatory for UK government contracts. Fast turnaround, expert team, IAF-aligned process. Free quote.

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Cyber Essentials — key benefits

Internationally recognised in 100+ countries via IAF MLA-registered partners

Required by EU, UK and US government procurement

Supports NIS2, DORA and GDPR compliance frameworks

Expert bilingual team (EN/PT) with proprietary BALTUM tools

Competitive, predictable pricing with fixed-milestone project plan

IAF-registered certificates

All Cyber Essentials certificates issued via BALTUM's partner network are registered in the IAF MLA (International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement) — recognised by accreditation bodies, regulators, and enterprise procurement in 100+ countries.

How BALTUM delivers certification

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Scoping & gap analysis

Boundary definition, current-state assessment, and tailored project roadmap with fixed milestones.

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Documentation & controls

Policy and procedure development, evidence framework mapped to the standard's control set.

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Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit

Document review then operational audit, findings report, and formal nonconformity register.

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Certification & surveillance

Remediation support, certificate issuance via IAF-registered partner, and surveillance planning.

Common questions about Cyber Essentials

What is Cyber Essentials?+
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme protecting against common cyber threats via five controls: firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management.
Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus?+
Cyber Essentials uses a verified self-assessment questionnaire. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent technical audit including vulnerability scanning and hands-on testing for stronger assurance.
Can Portuguese companies get Cyber Essentials?+
Yes. Any organisation processing data for UK organisations or seeking UK government contracts can obtain Cyber Essentials certification regardless of where they are based.
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Who needs it?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme protecting against common cyber threats via five controls: firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management.

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Expert team. Competitive pricing.

Our team includes qualified lead auditors fluent in English and Portuguese with expertise in information security, AI governance, and privacy. Proprietary BALTUM tools streamline certification — making it cost-competitive and predictable.

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