Likely blockers
Most failures are practical: unmanaged devices, weak MFA coverage, stale patch evidence, messy admin roles, Defender gaps and screenshots nobody can find.
Cyber Essentials Plus readinessCyber Essentials Plus readiness
Cyber Essentials Plus readiness for Microsoft 365 teams
Find and fix the Entra ID, Intune, Defender, MFA, endpoint and evidence gaps before assessment week turns into a scramble.
What's included
Review Microsoft 365, Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, Intune, Defender, Exchange, SharePoint, patching and device readiness. Output: tracker, evidence pack and handover notes.
What you get
A priority fix list, approved changes where safe, assessor-facing evidence and a clear yes/no on readiness.
Cyber Essentials Plus evidence pack preview
- Device sample list and ownership note
- MFA and admin access evidence
- Patch and malware protection proof
- Assessor-facing remediation log
Common questions
Can you certify Cyber Essentials Plus?
No. This service covers readiness and remediation. Certification is handled by an authorised Certification Body. The work here gets your controls into a state that can pass.
Is this only for Microsoft 365 environments?
The strongest fit is Microsoft 365 environments using Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Exchange and SharePoint. Mixed estates can still be reviewed where Microsoft controls form part of the scope.
What do you need to get started?
Current setup overview, team size, assessment deadline, Microsoft 365 licensing, device management approach and any known failed controls or previous assessor feedback.
Can this be done remotely?
Yes. Readiness review, tenant audit and most remediation work can be delivered remotely provided access, context and change approval are in place.