Cyber Essentials is changing and the 2026 update (Danzell) raises the bar.

David Lawrence is joined by Paul Sinclair, our NCSC Assured Cyber Advisor, to talk through what's changing in 2026 and what it means for organisations.

They cover the fundamentals of Cyber Essentials, with a focus on the Danzell update, including stricter expectations around MFA, tighter marking criteria, and why Cyber Essentials should be treated as an ongoing process rather than a "tick-box" exercise.

They also break down the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, including what additional assurance Plus provides and when it becomes relevant.

The conversation highlights common issues businesses run into, from not knowing what assets they have to gaps in cloud security and why these are often the points that cause organisations to fail.

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