Cyber Essentials 2026 is now available
We've added Cyber Essentials 2026, the latest edition of the Cyber Essentials certification, to the OneClickComply platform. This is a free upgrade, available to all customers already entitled to Cyber Essentials.
Why is this a separate standard?
On 27th April 2026, the Cyber Essentials certification requirements were updated. Because the self-assessment questionnaire has changed to reflect these new requirements, we've introduced Cyber Essentials 2026 as a separate standard in the platform. Unless you are currently in the process of being certified under the pre-27th April requirements, you should opt into the 2026 version, as it contains the updated questionnaire that applies to your assessment.
What's changed?
The 2026 edition updates the self-assessment questionnaire to reflect the latest Cyber Essentials requirements. Your controls, tasks, and evidence are identical across both editions - only the questionnaire has changed.
How do I enable the 2026 version?
If you haven't started Cyber Essentials yet, it's a normal one-click opt-in, just like adopting any other framework.
If you are already working through Cyber Essentials, a confirmation dialog will appear before you enable the 2026 version, explaining what to expect. Your existing controls, tasks, and evidence will all be copied across automatically, meaning you'll start at exactly the same readiness level you had in the previous version.
Will my existing work be affected?
No. Your previous edition remains completely untouched, and you can keep both running side by side. The copy happens once, at the point you enable 2026. After that, the two editions are fully independent. Changes in one will not affect the other.
Please reach out to our support team if you have any questions about this process.