Cyber Security · Devon
Cyber Essentials in Barnstaple
Reliable Cyber Essentials for Barnstaple businesses — from Cobalt, the South West's IT and comms company since 2001.
Cyber Essentials certification for Barnstaple businesses — guided through start to finish by Cobalt. Barnstaple is the hub for North Devon's businesses — retail, healthcare, manufacturing and the firms on Pottington and Roundswell. Being further from the cities makes reliable connectivity and remote IT support all the more important, which is exactly what we build in. The scheme blocks around 80% of common attacks, it's increasingly required by contracts and insurers, and we make getting certified straightforward rather than daunting. Then we stay on to keep you protected.
Local to Barnstaple
We're about an hour from Barnstaple at our Exeter base, close enough to be there in person when it matters and set up to handle most things securely online.
What's included
Cyber Essentials in Barnstaple, done properly
Guided certification
We take you through the assessment step by step.
Fix the gaps first
We sort what needs sorting so you pass, not just apply.
Cyber Essentials Plus
The hands-on audited version where you need more weight.
Insurance and tenders
Meet the requirement that's now in so many contracts.
Stay certified
We help you keep it year on year, not just once.
A real partner after
Training, scanning and reviews once you're certified.
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FAQs
Cyber Essentials in Barnstaple — your questions
How long does Cyber Essentials take?
For a typical small business, a few weeks — quicker if your systems are already in decent shape. We handle the assessment and fix anything that needs fixing first, so you pass rather than fall at a hurdle.
What's the difference between Cyber Essentials and Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Plus adds a hands-on technical audit by an assessor. Plus carries more weight with clients and insurers — we'll tell you straight which you need.
Do Barnstaple businesses actually need it?
If you bid for government or larger-company contracts, often yes. Even where it isn't required, it's the cheapest way to block the most common attacks — so it's worth having either way.
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