Cyber Essentials Certification UK
IASME Accredited – Under 6 Hours
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme that validates your organisation has implemented five core security controls. Fig Group is an IASME-accredited Cyber Essentials certification body delivering the fastest certification in the UK – certified in under 6 hours for orders before midday. From £349 with no hidden fees.
Cyber Essentials certification from Fig Group, an IASME-accredited certification body. The UK government-backed cybersecurity scheme covering five core controls. Cyber Essentials from £349, Plus from £1,499. Certified in under 6 hours with no hidden fees. The simplest, fastest route to Cyber Essentials certification for UK organisations of all sizes.
What Is Cyber Essentials Certification?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme administered by IASME on behalf of the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre). The scheme validates that organisations have implemented five core security controls: firewalls and internet gateways, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection. There are two certification levels: Cyber Essentials (self-assessed) and Cyber Essentials Plus (externally verified with vulnerability scanning). Certification is valid for 12 months. It is mandatory for UK government contracts involving sensitive data or personal information and is increasingly required by private-sector supply chains, insurers, and clients as evidence of cyber hygiene.
Government-backed
NCSC-backed scheme, mandatory for government contracts handling sensitive data.
Five core controls
Firewalls, secure config, patching, access control, and malware protection.
Two levels
Cyber Essentials (self-assessed from £349) and Plus (externally verified from £1,499).
12 months validity
Certificate valid for one year. Annual renewal keeps your certification current.
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 (National Cyber Security Centre). It validates that your organisation has implemented 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) for cloud services and administrator accounts.
There are two Cyber Essentials certification levels. Cyber Essentials is self-assessed – you complete a questionnaire that an accredited assessor reviews (from £349). Cyber Essentials Plus adds an external technical audit with vulnerability scanning for stronger assurance (from £1,499). Both certifications are valid for 12 months and are listed on the NCSC public register. Certification is mandatory for government contracts involving sensitive data and increasingly expected across private-sector supply chains.
How It Works
Four steps to Cyber Essentials certification with Fig Group
Order your certification
Select your organisation size and order Cyber Essentials certification online. From £349, fully inclusive, no hidden fees.
Complete the self-assessment
Answer the Cyber Essentials questionnaire covering five core security controls. Our platform guides you through every question with plain-English explanations.
Assessor review and feedback
An IASME-accredited assessor reviews your submission. If corrections are needed, you receive up to three rounds of structured feedback at no extra cost.
Receive your certificate
Once your submission meets the requirements, your Cyber Essentials certificate is issued in under 6 hours. NCSC registered and badge delivered.
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 certification from an IASME-accredited body – from £349, certified in under 6 hours.