Client snapshot
- Client: Cunliffes Limited
- Sector: Construction / Built Environment (Property & Construction Consultancy)
- Engagement: Cyber Essentials certification support
- Outcome: Certified, improving bid readiness and meeting government contract requirements
The challenge
Cunliffes was increasingly required to demonstrate robust cyber security controls when bidding for government and NHS contracts.
While the business had existing operational practices, there was no formal certification or structured evidence to support client and supply chain requirements.
With no internal IT team, navigating the technical requirements of Cyber Essentials, including firewalls, patching, and device management, created a clear barrier to progress.
The approach
RB Consultancy Ltd provided structured, hands-on support to guide the organisation through certification:
- Defined scope through the supported creation of a full asset inventory across devices, software, and systems
- Worked closely with the internal lead to implement required controls
- Delivered practical guidance and regular check-ins to resolve technical gaps quickly
- Provided additional supporting materials (such as policy) to strengthen overall security maturity
- Delivered targeted user training to address risk areas such as personal device use and improve engagement across the business
The outcome
Cunliffes successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification following a structured and well-supported engagement. The certification has:
- Streamlined responses to client and government tender requirements
- Strengthened the organisation’s overall cyber security posture
- Increased internal awareness of cyber risks across staff
- Identified and remediated previously unknown vulnerabilities
“RB Consultancy made a complex process straightforward. The guidance was clear, practical, and helped us identify risks we wouldn’t have otherwise seen.”
– Cunliffes Limited
Why this matters
For construction and consultancy businesses, cyber security is now a commercial requirement, particularly when working with government or regulated clients.
Cyber Essentials provides independent assurance that:
- Strengthens bidding credibility
- Meets contractual and supply chain expectations
- Reduces exposure to common cyber threats
If you’re being asked for Cyber Essentials, a structured, expert-led approach removes complexity and accelerates certification.
