Eight practical questions
Think through the foundations of your devices, accounts, software and security processes.
A SIMPLE FIRST STEP · FREE SELF-CHECKA clearer starting point
A clearer starting point
for your security.
Take a short, free self-check to spot areas worth reviewing. Get immediate next steps, then talk to our team if you would like help putting them into practice.
Free Security Health Check
A CLEAR PURPOSE
Free Security Health Check
It can be difficult to know where to start with cyber security. This short questionnaire asks about everyday controls, from device inventories and updates to access and malware protection. It highlights topics to investigate based on your answers, so you can start a more informed conversation.
For business owners and teams who want an initial view before committing to a detailed review or certification project.
YOUR FREE ONLINE SELF-CHECK
Start with eight simple questions.
Choose the answer that best reflects your business today. Your answers stay in this browser. No systems are scanned, and this questionnaire does not verify compliance or award certification.
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Clarity at every step.
Explore what the free online self-check offers.
Immediate next steps
See which areas to investigate when an answer is “No” or “Not sure”.
Private by design
Your questionnaire answers stay in your browser and are not sent to PENTAGUARD.
A route to expert help
Use the results to guide a conversation about the review or preparation support you may need.
OUR APPROACHA practical path
A practical path
to progress.
Understand the next step, the people involved and the outcome you are working towards.
Talk through your priorities →- 01
Answer honestly
Choose Yes, No or Not sure for each question. Uncertainty is useful information.
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View your next steps
See the topics that deserve a closer look based on your answers.
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Check the evidence
Ask the relevant system owner to confirm what is actually configured and maintained.
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Decide on support
Contact us if you want a scoped review or help addressing the gaps.
Is the health check really free?
Yes. The online questionnaire and its immediate guidance are free. Any further review, technical assessment or remediation is scoped and quoted separately.
Will it scan our systems?
No. This is a self-check questionnaire, not a vulnerability scan or technical audit. It cannot verify your settings or confirm that your business is secure.
Does a good result mean we will pass Cyber Essentials?
No. It is an initial conversation starter, not certification advice or an assessment decision. Certification requires meeting the current scheme requirements.
Are my answers saved or sent?
No. The questionnaire processes answers in your current browser page. If you want to discuss the results, contact our team directly.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUSINESSStronger foundations.
Stronger foundations.
Greater confidence.
Talk to PENTAGUARD about free security health check.