1 | Threshold Readiness Baseline [Under Development]

1 | Threshold Readiness Baseline [Under Development]

Preparation for Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and insurer scrutiny – delivered.

Tier 1 prepares organisations for Cyber Essentials and cyber insurance requirements before formal certification or underwriting.

We prepare SMEs for:

  • Cyber insurance and client due diligence
  • Cyber Essentials
  • GDPR Article 32 (security of processing)
  • Baseline governance and data assurance expectations

Deliverables

  • Readiness score and position
  • Ransomware exposure summary
  • Mapped gaps against CE and GDPR expectations
  • Clear, prioritised actions to improve readiness
  • Board-level report suitable for insurers and regulators

Expectations

  • Short, structured questionnaire (no technical input required)
  • No system access or disruption
  • Analysis across governance, operations, and safeguards

When to Use Tier 1

  • Preparing for Cyber Essentials / CE+
  • Supporting GDPR assurance
  • Engaging with insurers
  • Establishing a baseline before improvement work

Value Proposition

We show you, in clear terms, whether your organisation is ready for Cyber Essentials, GDPR, and ransomware – and exactly what to fix next.

No systems access. No credentials or sensitive data required.

No disruption.

Just a defensible, board-level view of readiness and a clear path to improvement.

USP

Turning cyber security from a checklist into a measurable readiness position.

  • Not a compliance audit
  • Not a penetration test
  • Not generic consultancy

Instead, we provide:

  • A quantified readiness baseline
  • Direct mapping to CE and GDPR expectations
  • Ransomware exposure translated into business terms
  • Outputs designed for boards, insurers, and regulators

Simple to engage. Precise in outcome.

Built on quantitative, structured modelling – not opinion.