Cyber Essentials certification, built for Apple fleets
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed certification that proves your business has the controls in place to defend against the most common cyber threats. For scale-ups running Apple fleets, getting certified and staying certified requires Apple-specific expertise that most consultants simply don’t have.
At nDuo, we hold Cyber Essentials certification ourselves. Whether you’re starting from scratch or aligning an existing Apple fleet, we implement the controls, configurations and policies required to achieve certification and keep you audit-ready as your team grows.
Primarily Apple but have some Windows in the mix? We help with that too. Cyber Essentials covers your whole environment, and we can support mixed fleets.
Cyber Essentials is built around five technical controls. Here’s what each means for your Apple fleet
Firewalls – Every device must have a properly configured firewall. On Apple, this means enforcing macOS firewall settings and controlling network access via MDM – not relying on users to configure it themselves.
Secure Configuration – Devices must be securely configured out of the box. For Apple fleets this means removing unnecessary apps, enforcing screen lock, disabling unused services and applying hardened MDM profiles from day one.
User Access Control – Only authorised users should access your systems and data. We align Apple ID policies, admin rights and identity controls, including MS Entra, Okta and Google Workspace to meet this requirement.
Malware Protection – Apple devices need active malware protection configured and verified, not just installed. We deploy and manage approved solutions across your entire fleet, ensure definitions stay current, and confirm coverage extends to remote and hybrid workers too.
Patch Management – All devices and software must be kept up to date. We enforce OS and app patching policies via MDM so no device falls behind, including remote and hybrid workers.
Scope – Cyber Essentials applies to all devices, cloud services and contractors connected to your network. Getting scope wrong is one of the most common reasons businesses fail assessment, we define and document it correctly from the start.
Who needs Cyber Essentials certification
Cyber Essentials is no longer optional for most growing UK businesses. These are the three most common reasons teams come to us.
Client & Contract Requirements
An increasing number of UK government contracts, enterprise supply chains and public sector frameworks require Cyber Essentials as a minimum. If a client or prospect has asked for it, you need it before the deal can progress.
Insurance & Investor Readiness
Cyber insurers are tightening requirements fast. Many now require Cyber Essentials as a condition of cover or offer significantly better premiums to certified businesses. Investors and boards are asking the same questions.
Regulated & High-Trust Sectors
If you operate in fintech, healthtech, legal or any sector handling sensitive data, Cyber Essentials signals to clients, regulators and partners that your security posture is verified – not just claimed.
Get a Free Cyber Essentials Readiness Review
We’ll assess your Apple fleet against all five Cyber Essentials controls and tell you exactly where the gaps are.
Apple IT specialists since 2011, Apple Premium Technical Partner, and Cyber Essentials specialist.