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Why more businesses are being asked for Cyber Essentials in 2027
(with Nick Walmsley, Citation Cyber)

 

As cyber security expectations continue to rise, Cyber Essentials is no longer just a certification for government suppliers. Increasingly, businesses are finding that customers, insurers, supply chain partners and procurement teams expect it as a minimum requirement.

 

In this episode of Apex Amplified, Stephen Hobson is joined by Nick Walmsley from Citation Cyber to explore by Cyber Essentials is becoming a commercial necessity, what the upcoming changes mean for UK businesses, and how organisations can prepare before certification becomes a barrier to work.

 

 

Key topics include:

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Why more customers and suppliers are requesting Cyber Essentials certification

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The business, commercial and security benefits or becoming certified
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Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus - what's the difference?
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Common reasons businesses fail assessments
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Upcoming Cyber Essentials changes and what they mean in practice
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How Cyber Essentials supports tender applications and supply chain requirements
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The role of Cyber Essentials in reducing cyber risk and improving resilience
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Practical steps businesses can take to prepare for certification
Why more businesses are being asked for Cyber Essentials in 2027
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Cyber Essentials with Nick Walmsley from Citation Cyber

We speak to Nick Walmsley from Citation Cyber about by Cyber Essentials certification is becoming a business necessity, helping SMEs improve cyber security, meet supply chain requirements, and reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

 



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In this episode, Ross Ansell |(Apex T3 Engineer) shared his experience working in both environments, exploring the realities of cost, expertise, scalability, availability and long-term business growth.

 

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Connectivity with Will Goodall from Elevate | Part 1

We speak to Will Goodall from Elevate about connectivity within business in Greater Manchester.

 

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