Technical Audit Support. We are with you on audit day.
The CE Plus independent technical audit is the most demanding part of the certification process. IP Four attends as your advisors, coordinates access, presents evidence, and responds to auditor queries in real time so your team does not have to face it alone.
100%
Audit Pass Rate
Same Day
Non-Conformity Response
UK-Wide
On-Site and Remote Audit Support
IASME
Accredited Process
Audit support capabilities for CE Plus certification.
Audit Day Attendance
IP Four engineers attend the CE Plus technical audit as your advisors, providing technical context to the auditor and ensuring your team is not left to handle queries alone.
Auditor Access Coordination
Coordinate all access requirements for the auditor, including system credentials, network access, and device availability, so the audit runs smoothly and on schedule.
Real-Time Query Response
Respond to auditor queries in real time during the audit, providing technical explanations, additional evidence, and configuration context as required.
Evidence Presentation
Present the pre-compiled evidence pack to the auditor in a structured format, guiding them through each control area and reducing the time required for the audit.
Non-Conformity Management
If the auditor identifies any non-conformities during the audit, we manage the response, coordinate remediation, and liaise with the auditor on re-testing requirements.
Certificate Coordination
Coordinate the final steps of certificate issuance following a successful audit, ensuring your CE Plus certificate is issued promptly and in the correct format for your requirements.
From pre-audit briefing to certificate issued.
Pre-Audit Briefing
Brief your team on what to expect during the CE Plus technical audit, including the auditor process, likely questions, and how to respond to requests for access.
Auditor Liaison
Liaise with the independent auditor before the audit day to confirm scope, access requirements, and the audit schedule.
Audit Day Support
Attend the audit as your technical advisors, coordinating access, presenting evidence, and responding to auditor queries throughout the day.
Findings Review
Review any findings or observations raised by the auditor during the audit and agree a remediation plan for any non-conformities identified.
Remediation and Re-Test
Remediate any non-conformities identified by the auditor and coordinate re-testing to confirm the issues have been resolved to the auditor satisfaction.
Certificate Issuance
Confirm the successful completion of the audit with the auditor and coordinate the issuance of your Cyber Essentials Plus certificate.
CE Plus audit support delivered across the UK.
Challenge: A central government supplier had no internal technical resource available on the day of their CE Plus audit and needed IP Four to manage the entire audit day on their behalf.
Outcome: IP Four attended the audit, coordinated all access, presented the evidence pack, and responded to all auditor queries. The certificate was issued the following day with no non-conformities.
Challenge: A defence supplier had a non-conformity raised during their CE Plus audit relating to a misconfigured host-based firewall on two devices that had been missed during preparation.
Outcome: IP Four identified the root cause during the audit, coordinated same-day remediation on both devices, and arranged re-testing with the auditor within 48 hours. The certificate was issued that week.
Challenge: A health tech company had a complex cloud environment that the auditor was unfamiliar with. The audit was at risk of overrunning due to the technical complexity of the evidence.
Outcome: IP Four guided the auditor through the cloud architecture, presented pre-structured evidence for each control, and completed the audit in half the scheduled time. No non-conformities were raised.
Do not face the CE Plus audit alone. We are with you throughout.
We prepare your environment, attend the audit, and manage any non-conformities to resolution. From first engagement to certificate in hand, IP Four handles the entire CE Plus process.