Most Cyber Essentials gaps come from missed review dates rather than missing controls. A simple reminder system closes that gap.
List every dated commitment
Anything with a review cadence belongs on the reminder list — policies, access reviews, patch cycles.
Assign an owner per reminder
Reminders without owners get ignored. Pick a person, not a team.
Link reminders to evidence
A reminder should point at the evidence item it refreshes.
Use recurring tasks
Annual, quarterly and monthly cadences cover most Cyber Essentials items.
Watch a due-soon view
A single ‘due in 30 days’ view keeps everything visible without overload.
Practical examples
Quarterly access review
Owner: head of IT. Trigger: every 3 months. Link: admin list evidence item.
Annual policy review
Owner: data protection lead. Trigger: every 12 months. Link: policy document.
Renewal prep
Trigger: 90 days before certificate expiry. Owner: IT manager.
Common mistakes
Calendar invites only
Standalone calendar reminders lose context. Tie them to the evidence.
Team owners
‘IT team’ is nobody's job. Assign a person.
One-shot reminders
Single calendar entries don't survive turnover. Use recurring tasks in a workspace.
Build this properly in Evaud
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Frequently asked questions
Evaud helps organise Cyber Essentials evidence and readiness information. It is not a certification body and does not guarantee certification.