Cyber Essentials 2026: The Readiness Playbook for UK MSPs, MSSPs & Local Businesses
This practical webinar explains how Cyber Essentials works under the 2026 requirements, what has changed compared to previous versions, and how organisations and service providers can meet the new expectations with confidence.
The session brings together local compliance experts, Acronis cyber security and data protection specialists, and a UK business/MSP who will share practical, real world advice based on their experience preparing for Cyber Essentials v3.3. Attendees will also learn how Acronis supports security and compliance readiness, helping organisations move beyond checkbox compliance toward stronger cyber resilience.
Key Topics & What's Changed
The webinar focuses on practical realities under the current scheme, not just theory.
- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) as a mandatory control
- Stricter patching and vulnerability fix expectation
- Clearer scoping and boundary definitions
- More rigorous Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) assessments
- Increased emphasis on backup and recoverability
- What assessors and partners are seeing in practice
Objectives
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Understand the Cyber Essentials v3.3 requirements, and where organisations most commonly fail
- Identify practical steps to meet assessor expectations, particularly around MFA, patching, and scope
- Understand how Acronis supports Cyber Essentials security and compliance readiness, from prevention to recovery
