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Free cyber security support and tools
You don’t need funding to make a start. These free resources help you put the basics in place and get ready for Cyber Essentials.
NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit
A free online toolkit from the National Cyber Security Centre for sole traders, micro businesses and small organisations. It gives you personalised, step-by-step actions, starting with high-impact, low-effort steps, and takes you through Foundation, Improver and Enhanced levels.
Source: NCSC news, 14 October 2025
Cyber Resilience Centres
A national network of police-led Cyber Resilience Centres offers practical cyber security guidance, tools and resources for businesses of any size, through flexible membership packages, with Core Membership free of charge. There are nine regional centres covering England and Wales.
Find your Cyber Resilience Centre
Sources: National Business Crime Centre: Cyber Resilience Centres and GOV.UK business support
Free Cyber Essentials readiness check
A free online check from Get Cyber Certified. Answer ten quick questions to see how ready you are for Cyber Essentials and which areas need attention, then download the free readiness checklist.