Strengthening Scotland’s Digital Defences
ScotlandIS are pleased to have secured funding through the Scottish Government to support small and medium sized organisations to achieve Cyber Essentials (CE) certification – a crucial step in protecting sensitive data, mitigating cyber threats, and ensuring operational resilience.
This fund will be distributed to SMEs in Scotland, allowing you to access up to £1000 to secure CE accreditation (Terms and Conditions Apply).
Why Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials certification helps to:
- Reduce cyber risks by defending against common online threats
- Strengthen public trust by demonstrating commitment to cybersecurity best practices
- Ensure compliance with government security standards and frameworks
- Enhance resilience against cyberattacks, minimising potential disruption to services/operations
Eligibility & Application
- Your organisation must be a small or medium sized business, and based or registered in Scotland
- The fund will cover both new applications and lapsed CE certifications
- Successful applicants must complete the certification process by three months after the invoice date
Funds will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so early application is encouraged.
Get Started
Get in touch with ScotlandIS for further information or start your application process here.
For organisations seeking support in the process of obtaining Cyber Essentials certification, please see below a list of ScotlandIS members offering these services. You can also find additional providers in our Capability Directory: