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Practical guidance on Cyber Essentials Plus, network penetration testing, and getting through regulated procurement without the audit-day panic. Written by Gary Sinnott and the Freshcyber team.

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Cyber Essentials renewal: what to do before your certificate expires

How Cyber Essentials renewal works, when to start, what changed from April 2026 and how to avoid a lapse. A plain-English guide for UK businesses.

Gary Sinnott•2 November 2026•6 min read
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Cyber Essentials Plus

Why self-assessment fails the Cyber Essentials Plus test

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds an independent technical test. Here is exactly where self-assessed applications fall apart on audit day, and how to pass first time.

Gary Sinnott•6 min read
Penetration Testing

Penetration testing vs vulnerability management: what is the difference?

A one-off penetration test and continuous vulnerability management solve different problems. Here is which one your business actually needs, and why the best programmes use both.

Gary Sinnott•5 min read
Tender & Procurement

How Cyber Essentials Plus requirements appear in tenders

CE+ is no longer a nice-to-have. NHS Supply Chain, MOD frameworks, and corporate supply chains now name it as a qualifying requirement. Here is how it shows up, and what to do before the deadline bites.

Gary Sinnott•5 min read
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