Announcements

Two critical PHP flaws took government websites offline and drew attacks within minutes of the fix. Here's what PHP2Shell means for the Cyber Essentials 14-day patching rule, and why hours now matter.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is asking for feedback on how people find information on its website — and as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body, we wanted to pass this on and encourage our clients, applicants, and the wider cyber security community to get involved. What's happening NCSC is working with external UX designers, using a tool called Optimal Workshop, to review how visitors navigate ncsc.gov.uk and find the advice, guidance, and resources they need. T

The Cyber Essentials April 2026 questionnaire is released today. This article explains the main changes and what you should expect.

The governing body for the Cyber Essentials scheme, IASME Consortium Ltd, has announced important updates to the scheme that will take effect in April 2026. These new Cyber Essentials changes affect the question set, marking guidance, certification process and supporting documentation. If your organisation is preparing for renewal or exploring how to get Cyber Essentials certified for the first time, it is essential to understand what is changing. You can read the official an

Cybersecurity standards are evolving rapidly to keep pace with new threats. If your organisation is preparing for the Cyber Essentials assessment, you need to be aware of critical changes coming soon. These updates will affect how assessments are marked and what security measures are expected. For clients supported by Get Cyber Certified, these changes are already reflected in ongoing assessments and guidance. While the official announcement is scheduled for next week, this p