What Is The Cyber Essentials Scheme, And Are Businesses Adopting It?
An infographic summary of the UK government’s Cyber Essentials scheme, Lyon Tech’s 2024 survey of 77 London companies, and the latest national adoption data.
Download now
.webp)
Cyber Essentials: 2024 Insights and Adoption Trends
A government-backed certification that helps organisations strengthen defences against the most common cyberattacks.
132,000+ certificates have been issued since the scheme began — but awareness and adoption vary widely, especially among micro-businesses.
Lyon Tech’s research found that 64% of London SMEs had never heard of Cyber Essentials, while 17 companies held active certification.
Top challenges include time, device compatibility, and misconceptions. For most certified firms, customer and contract requirements were the biggest motivators.
What You’ll Learn
.webp)
- The purpose and structure of the Cyber Essentials scheme.
- National adoption data and growth over time.
- Insights from Lyon Tech’s survey of 77 London companies.
- Barriers, motivations, and triggers for certification.
- Practical takeaways for SMEs considering Cyber Essentials.
.png)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
Cyber Awareness and Training With Lyon Tech
Lyon Tech helps businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification and build a culture of cyber awareness through tailored training and compliance support. From self-assessment to technical verification, our team guides you through every step to strengthen defences and meet security standards.
