Cyber Advisor Consultation
Free Cyber Essentials guidance from an NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor
If you're unsure where to start with Cyber Essentials, a Cyber Advisor consultation can help.
In a short consultation, you’ll get clear advice on your current cybersecurity posture and the steps that will most improve your protection.
What is a Cyber Advisor consultation?
A Cyber Advisor consultation is a 30–45 minute session with an NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor designed to help small organisations understand and implement the Cyber Essentials security controls.
The session focuses on practical, actionable guidance so you can better understand:
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How your organisation currently aligns with Cyber Essentials
→ The key security improvements that will strengthen your defences
→ What steps you should take next to improve your cyber resilience
Whether you're exploring Cyber Essentials for the first time or looking to improve your current security posture, the consultation will give you a clear starting point.
What you’ll get from the session
During the consultation, your Cyber Advisor will:
✔ Review your current cybersecurity setup
✔ Explain how it maps to the five Cyber Essentials controls
✔ Identify the most important improvements for your organisation
✔ Provide guidance on your next steps toward Cyber Essentials
The goal is to give you clear, practical advice you can act on immediately.
Who this consultation is for
Cyber Advisor consultations are designed for small and medium-sized organisations that:
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Want to understand the Cyber Essentials certification process
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Are unsure whether they currently meet the Cyber Essentials requirements
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Want guidance on how to improve their cybersecurity posture
To qualify for this consultation, organisations must typically:
Be a small or medium-sized organisation and have fewer than 250 employees
(Eligibility criteria may apply depending on the Cyber Advisor scheme requirements.)
Preparing for your consultation
If you’ve already completed the IASME “Get Ready for Cyber Essentials” readiness check, you’ll be able to share the PDF report ahead of the call.
This allows the advisor to review your responses and provide more targeted guidance during the session.
If you haven’t completed the assessment yet, that’s completely fine - the consultation can still provide useful high-level advice.
Why CyberSmart?
CyberSmart is a trusted provider of cybersecurity solutions and an NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor organisation, helping thousands of businesses improve their security and achieve Cyber Essentials certification.
Our advisors combine practical expertise with clear guidance, helping organisations take meaningful steps to improve their cyber resilience.
Yes. As part of the Cyber Advisor scheme pilot, consultations are currently offered free of charge
No. The consultation is designed to help organisations understand the Cyber Essentials controls and what steps they need to take.
No. The consultation focuses on providing practical guidance and recommendations.
Sessions typically last 30–45 minutes.