How Much Is Cyber Essentials Certification?
From £349 – No Hidden Fees
How much is Cyber Essentials? It is one of the most common questions UK businesses ask when exploring cybersecurity certification. The answer depends on your organisation size and whether you need Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus. With Fig Group, Cyber Essentials starts from just £349 for micro organisations (1–9 employees) and Cyber Essentials Plus starts from £1,499. Every price is fully inclusive – no hidden assessment fees, no surprise consultancy charges, and no mandatory add-ons.
Wondering how much Cyber Essentials costs? Fig Group is an IASME-accredited certification body offering fully transparent pricing. Cyber Essentials from £349, Plus from £1,499. Every price is fully inclusive – no hidden assessment fees, no consultancy charges. Certified in under 6 hours for orders before midday. See exactly how much Cyber Essentials costs before you buy.
Cyber Essentials Pricing: Complete Breakdown
Understanding how much Cyber Essentials costs should not require a sales call. Fig Group publishes every price upfront with no hidden fees. Cyber Essentials is the self-assessed certification level where you complete a questionnaire covering five core security controls. The cost ranges from £349 (micro, 1–9 employees) to £649 (large, 250+ employees). Cyber Essentials Plus adds an external technical verification and vulnerability scan, ranging from £1,499 to £4,499. Both certifications are valid for 12 months. All Fig Group pricing includes dedicated support, up to three rounds of structured feedback on your submission, and same day certification for orders placed before midday. There are no additional charges for resubmissions, feedback, or certificate issuance.
Cyber Essentials from £349
Self-assessed certification covering five core controls. Certified in under 6 hours.
Plus from £1,499
Third-party verified with external vulnerability scanning. 1–3 working days.
No hidden fees
Every price is fully inclusive. No assessment fees, no consultancy charges, no add-ons.
Feedback included
Up to three rounds of structured feedback on your submission at no extra cost.
What is Cyber Essentials?
A UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme administered by IASME on behalf of the NCSC. It validates five core security controls: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection. The current v3.3 requirements include mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA). Understanding how much Cyber Essentials costs is straightforward with Fig Group – every price is published upfront with no hidden fees.
There are two certification levels, each at a different price point. Cyber Essentials is self-assessed (from £349 for micro organisations) and covers the five core controls. Cyber Essentials Plus adds external technical verification and vulnerability scanning (from £1,499). Both are valid for 12 months. Fig Group publishes every price so you know exactly how much Cyber Essentials costs before you commit – no sales calls required.
How It Works
Four steps to Cyber Essentials certification with Fig Group
See transparent pricing
View the full Cyber Essentials pricing breakdown by organisation size. No hidden costs – what you see is what you pay.
Complete the self-assessment
Answer the Cyber Essentials questionnaire covering five core security controls. Our platform guides you through every question with clear explanations.
Receive included feedback
An accredited assessor reviews your submission. Up to three rounds of structured feedback are included in the price – no additional charges for resubmissions.
Get certified – no surprise costs
Your Cyber Essentials certificate is issued in under 6 hours. Certificate issuance, NCSC registration, and badge are all included. No extra fees.
Transparent Pricing
Cyber Essentials certification from £349. No hidden fees.
Micro (1-9)
£349
Small (10-49)
£449
Medium (50-249)
£549
Large (250+)
£649
Why Choose Fig Group
IASME-accredited certification body with the fastest turnaround in the UK
Fastest in the UK
Cyber Essentials certified in under 6 hours for orders before midday. No other IASME-accredited body matches this speed. Same day certification is the standard service – not a premium add-on.
Transparent pricing
Every price is published upfront. No hidden assessment fees, no consultancy charges, no mandatory add-ons. Cyber Essentials from £349, Plus from £1,499. What you see is what you pay.
IASME accredited
Fig Group is a fully IASME-accredited certification body authorised to assess organisations for both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. The certificate is the same government-backed credential regardless of which body issues it.
3x structured feedback
If your submission needs corrections, Fig Group provides up to three rounds of structured, in-platform feedback. Each round identifies the specific controls that need attention and explains what to change.
v3.3 compliant
Fig Group assesses against the latest NCSC Cyber Essentials Requirements v3.3, effective April 2026, including the mandatory MFA requirement for all user accounts in scope.
Readiness checker
Use our free readiness checker to assess your position before purchasing. Identify gaps, understand the requirements, and go into your assessment prepared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cyber Essentials certification
Have a Question?
Whether you need help choosing between Cyber Essentials and Plus, want to discuss multi-organisation pricing, or just have a question about the process – we are here to help. Submit an enquiry and a member of the team will respond within one working day.
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Cyber Essentials from £349, Plus from £1,499. Fully inclusive pricing with no hidden fees.