CYBER ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION Start with the essentials. Build a clear picture of your cyber security controls and take the next step towards Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus.
OUR CORE CYBER SECURITY SERVICES
Cyber Essentials. Choose the right level of assurance for your organisation, with clear assessment fees and practical preparation support.
Find your assessment fee Select your organisation size
Micro 0–9 employees Small 10–49 employees Medium 50–249 employees Large 250+ employees
✓ THE FOUNDATIONS
Cyber Essentials Demonstrate your organisation’s essential cyber security controls through a verified self-assessment.
IASME published assessment fee £320 + VAT
For 0–9 employees Verified self-assessment Covers the five technical controls Preparation support available separately Annual certification cycle Discuss Cyber Essentials → Explore Cyber Essentials in detail → + INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ASSURANCE
Cyber Essentials Plus Go further with an independent technical audit to verify that the same controls are in place.
Priced for your environment Tailored quote
Based on scope, size and complexity Cyber Essentials as the foundation Independent technical testing Readiness and remediation support available Audit coordination with a certification body Get a Plus quote → Explore Cyber Essentials Plus in detail → Assessment fees exclude VAT. Readiness support and remediation are quoted separately. Plus proposals confirm audit scope and whether the Cyber Essentials fee is included. An authorised certification body makes certification decisions; preparation does not guarantee a pass.
IASME pricing reference → Checked 12 November 2026 HOW WE CAN HELP Practical support. Explore each service to see how we can help.
Scope & discovery Understand the devices, accounts, cloud services and locations relevant to your assessment. Explore service Close details + Map the organisation, devices and cloud services relevant to your assessment so the proposed scope is clear.
Discuss this service→ Gap assessment Review your environment against the scheme requirements and record actions. Explore service Close details + Review the scheme requirements and identify the changes needed before you submit your assessment.
Discuss this service→ Remediation Work through configuration, access, update and protection gaps before assessment. Explore service Close details + Prioritise and address identified configuration, access and update gaps. Preparation support is quoted separately.
Discuss this service→ Evidence & preparation Prepare accurate answers and organise the information your assessor needs. Explore service Close details + Gather accurate information for the assessment and organise supporting records for your assessor.
Discuss this service→ Assessment coordination Plan the next steps with an authorised certification body and agree responsibilities. Explore service Close details + Coordinate timing, responsibilities and assessment steps with an authorised certification body.
Discuss this service→ Ongoing readiness Maintain the controls, review changes and plan ahead for renewal. Explore service Close details + Review changes to your environment, maintain the technical controls and prepare for future renewal.
Discuss this service→ CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE Cyber Essentials or Plus? What’s involved Cyber Essentials Cyber Essentials Plus The five technical controls Yes Yes Verified self-assessment Yes Required foundation Independent technical testing No Yes Our support Scope, readiness & remediation Readiness & audit coordination
Certification decisions and technical audits must be made by an authorised certification body. Preparation support does not guarantee a pass. Scope, assessment fees and any remediation are agreed in your proposal.
Read the NCSC scheme overview → BEFORE WE START
A scope that fits We begin with your team size, locations, existing systems and business priorities. Your proposal sets out the services, service hours, responsibilities and costs.
Specific products, response targets, on-site coverage and third-party charges depend on the agreed package. Ask us to include any critical requirements in your scope.
Compare service packages → LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP Less complexity. Tell us where you are today and where you want to go.
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