Cyber Essentials 2026 – Lessons Learned From Actual Assessments

In this episode of InfoSec Insider – Talk Cyber, Jamie Leavers, Security Consultant at URM, and Lauren Gotting, New Business Director at URM, share real-world lessons learned from conducting hundreds of CE and CE+ assessments, including early assessments against the new Danzell requirements.  

Jamie and Lauren leverage their extensive experience with the Cyber Essentials scheme to discuss:

• Lessons from real CE/CE+ assessments, what assessors are seeing in practice, and what separates successful submissions from failed ones
• The Danzell Question Set and key changes introduced in 2026 and how they impact both new applicants and recertifying organisations
• How to prepare for certification or recertification, including ractical guidance to ensure your evidence, scope and controls meet assessor expectations.
• The common issues and pitfalls most frequently causing delays or failures and how to avoid them entirely.

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