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A clearer path to Cyber Essentials Plus.

Practical readiness support, remediation and guidance through your certification journey.

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Cyber Essentials
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.
Extra confidence with Plus.

Choose the right level of assurance for your organisation, with clear assessment fees and practical preparation support.

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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
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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
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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.
Clear priorities.

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Scope & discovery

Understand the devices, accounts, cloud services and locations relevant to your assessment.Explore serviceClose details

Map the organisation, devices and cloud services relevant to your assessment so the proposed scope is clear.

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Gap assessment

Review your environment against the scheme requirements and record actions.Explore serviceClose details

Review the scheme requirements and identify the changes needed before you submit your assessment.

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Remediation

Work through configuration, access, update and protection gaps before assessment.Explore serviceClose details

Prioritise and address identified configuration, access and update gaps. Preparation support is quoted separately.

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Evidence & preparation

Prepare accurate answers and organise the information your assessor needs.Explore serviceClose details

Gather accurate information for the assessment and organise supporting records for your assessor.

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Assessment coordination

Plan the next steps with an authorised certification body and agree responsibilities.Explore serviceClose details

Coordinate timing, responsibilities and assessment steps with an authorised certification body.

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Ongoing readiness

Maintain the controls, review changes and plan ahead for renewal.Explore serviceClose details

Review changes to your environment, maintain the technical controls and prepare for future renewal.

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CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE

Cyber Essentials or Plus?

What’s involvedCyber EssentialsCyber Essentials Plus
The five technical controlsYesYes
Verified self-assessmentYesRequired foundation
Independent technical testingNoYes
Our supportScope, readiness & remediationReadiness & 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.

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BEFORE WE START

A scope that fits
your business.

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.

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LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

Less complexity.
More confidence.

Tell us where you are today and where you want to go.

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