Blog & Articles Cyber Essentials and Penetration Testing: What Your Business Actually Needs by Rebecca Sutton June 22, 2026 by Rebecca Sutton June 22, 2026 Cyber Essentials does not require a penetration test, and CE+ uses vulnerability scanning rather than adversarial testing. A side-by-side guide to what each certification covers, what it misses, and when … FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail