7 October 2026 · Glasgow · Edinburgh
Penetration testing vs Cyber Essentials Plus: what is the difference?
People often mix these up, but they do different jobs.
- Cyber Essentials Plus is part of a government-backed scheme. An assessor checks that the five basic controls are working on your systems.
- A penetration test is an agreed, controlled attempt to find ways an attacker could get in. It goes deeper and is tailored to your systems.
Which do you need?
If a customer or contract asks for a certificate, start with Cyber Essentials. If you want to know how well your systems would stand up to a real attack, a penetration test is the right choice. Many businesses benefit from both.
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