Cyber Essentials Readiness Scorecard
Assess your readiness for the UK government's Cyber Essentials certification. Covers all five technical control areas: boundary firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. Receive a detailed gap analysis with a personalized implementation roadmap to CE compliance.
What You'll Discover
Your Readiness Score (0–100)
Precise assessment with tier classification (Green, Yellow, Red) showing exactly where you stand.
Section Breakdown
Detailed scores across all CE control domains.
Top 5 Critical Gaps
Your biggest vulnerabilities ranked by impact, with auditor expectations and remediation guidance.
30/60/90-Day Action Plan
Phased roadmap tailored to your tier, prioritizing highest-impact improvements first.
Evidence Checklist
Specific documentation and artifacts you'll need to prepare for your audit.
Downloadable PDF Report
Comprehensive report you can share with your team and stakeholders.
Who This Is For
- •UK SMEs — seeking CE certification for government contracts or customer requirements
- •IT Managers — preparing the organisation for self-assessment questionnaire
- •Compliance Officers — demonstrating baseline cyber security to customers and insurers
- •Public Sector Bodies — meeting NCSC CE requirements for government services
Takes ~8 min · Results shown instantly · No account required
Disclaimer: This assessment provides an educational estimate of Cyber Essentials readiness. It is not a formal audit, legal advice, or a guarantee of compliance. Actual audit results depend on your auditor's methodology, scope, and evidence quality. Your responses are stored anonymously. No personal or sensitive data is required.