Have you read the 'Cyber Essentials Requirements for IT Infrastructure' document?
What this question is really asking
Indicate whether this is a first certification or a renewal. Renewal applicants may benefit from a more streamlined assessment process with their certifying body, and assessors can reference your previous certificate.
What satisfies this requirement
Yes or NoDocument: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/files/Cyber-Essentials-Requirements-for-Infrastructure-v3-1-January-2023.pdf. Must be read before completing this question set.
What to prepare before your assessor visit
For renewals, your assessor may ask about significant changes since your last certificate — new systems, staff growth, new cloud services, or structural changes. Be prepared to describe changes proactively rather than waiting to be asked. Surprises during a renewal assessment are rarely welcome and can extend the assessment process significantly.
How this question sits across CE versions
Does your organisation meet this requirement?
Answer 30 plain-English questions and find out exactly where you stand across all 5 Cyber Essentials control areas — with a prioritised list of what to fix first.