What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment questionnaire reviewed and certificated by an IASME-accredited assessor. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent technical testing, vulnerability scans and sample device builds that validate the controls you self-attested.

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Q: How much does Cyber Essentials cost?

From GBP 400 plus VAT managed, or GBP 600 plus VAT with consultancy and 48-hour expedited certification. Cyber Essentials Plus is GBP 1,200 to GBP 3,500 for 50 to 250 staff, and GBP 3,500 or more for larger or complex cloud estates. All quotes are fixed-price after a short scoping call.

Q: How fast can we be certified?

Managed Cyber Essentials in as little as 48 hours. Cyber Essentials Plus takes 5 to 15 working days end to end, including the pre-audit gap analysis.

A fixed-price quote back in one business day from a named IASME-accredited assessor, with a pre-audit gap analysis built in. No sales pipeline, no chasing.

Built for UK SMEs, suppliers and SaaS teams that need certification to win contracts or pass procurement.

Accredited & recognised

IASME-accredited Certification Body. We issue the certificate directly and list you on the IASME registry.
Pre-audit gap analysis built in, so you pass first time.
Certified fast: managed CE in as little as 48 hours; CE Plus in 5 to 15 working days.
Fixed price from £400, agreed after a short scoping call. No day-rate surprises.

What clients say

Methodical and aligned with industry best practices; communicated clearly and followed agreed scopes and timelines from start to finish.
IT Director, International Property Group

Under NDA Named UK reference firms available on a scoping call.

What happens next

We reply within one business day with a fixed-price quote from a named IASME-accredited assessor.
You approve the scope and we book a start date, usually within 24 hours.
Live findings land in your client portal as we test, with a free retest of every fix.

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Fixed prices, agreed up front

All tiers are IASME-accredited delivery, fixed-price after a short scoping call. Prices exclude VAT. Your exact quote comes back within one business day.

Service	From	Typical	Duration
Cyber Essentials (managed)	£400	IASME-issued certificate, gap review	~1 week
CE + Consultancy	£600	Gap analysis + remediation, expedited	48h expedited
Cyber Essentials Plus	£1,200+	50–250 staff £1,200–£3,500; 250+/cloud £3,500+	5–15 working days

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Questions buyers ask first

What is the difference between CE and CE Plus?

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment questionnaire reviewed and certificated by an IASME-accredited assessor. CE Plus adds independent technical testing, vulnerability scans and sample device builds that validate what you self-attested. More on CE Plus.

How much does Cyber Essentials cost?

From £400 + VAT (managed), or £600 + VAT with consultancy and 48-hour expedited certification. CE Plus is £1,200–£3,500 for 50–250 staff; £3,500+ for larger or complex cloud. Fixed-price after scoping.