Cyber Security
How much does Cyber Essentials cost?
There's a set certification fee, then the cost of fixing any gaps and the support to get you through. Here's how the total comes together so there are no surprises.
The cost of Cyber Essentials comes in a few parts. There's the certification fee itself, which is a fixed cost set against the size of your business. Then there's the work to close any gaps the assessment uncovers, and the support to guide you through. The certificate fee is the small part; what varies is how much needs fixing first.
The certification fee
Standard Cyber Essentials has a set fee banded by company size, so a small business pays less than a large one. Cyber Essentials Plus costs more because it adds a hands-on technical audit. These are published, fixed figures — the part of the cost that's the same wherever you get certified.
The variable part: fixing the gaps
Most of the real cost depends on the state of your systems going in. If your setup is already in decent shape — updates current, access controlled, the basics on — there may be little to do. If there are gaps, fixing them properly is where time and cost go. This is money well spent: it's the actual security, not just the certificate.
How we quote it
We don't give a single number blind, because that either pads in fixes you don't need or hides ones you do. We look at your setup, tell you what needs sorting, and give you a clear picture of the certification fee plus any work — so you know the total before you commit, and you're paying for real improvements rather than a tick-box.
FAQs
Common questions
Is Cyber Essentials expensive?
The certification fee is modest and fixed by company size — it's one of the best-value things you can do for your security. The total depends on how much needs fixing first, which is the part we'll quote clearly after looking at your setup.
Does the cost include fixing problems?
The certification fee covers the assessment, not the remediation. We'll quote any fixes separately and clearly, so you can see exactly what the certificate costs and what bringing your systems up to standard costs.
Is it cheaper to do it ourselves?
You can self-certify, but many businesses find the time, the gaps they miss, and a failed assessment cost more than getting it done properly first time. We fix the gaps and take you through so you pass — and stay secure after.
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