IASME Accredited Certification Body

Cyber Essentials Assessments
IASME Accredited – From £314.99

Fig Group is an IASME-accredited Cyber Essentials assessment body authorised to conduct both Cyber Essentials and Plus assessments for organisations of all sizes across the United Kingdom. A Cyber Essentials assessment validates that your organisation has implemented five core security controls: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection. Fig Group delivers Cyber Essentials assessments with the fastest turnaround in the UK – Cyber Essentials assessed and certified in under 6 hours.

Professional Cyber Essentials assessments from Fig Group, an IASME-accredited assessment body. Cyber Essentials assessments from £314.99, Plus assessments from £1,499. Every assessment includes guided questionnaire support, up to three feedback rounds, and same day certification in under 6 hours. Structured, thorough, and faster than any other accredited body.

How a Cyber Essentials Assessment Works

A Cyber Essentials assessment is the process by which an IASME-accredited body verifies that your organisation meets the NCSC Cyber Essentials requirements. For Cyber Essentials, you complete a self-assessment questionnaire covering five control categories. An accredited assessor reviews your submission and, if it meets the requirements, issues your certificate. For Plus, an external assessor conducts a technical audit including vulnerability scanning. Fig Group makes the Cyber Essentials assessment process straightforward. Our platform guides you through the questionnaire with clear, plain-English explanations. If your submission needs corrections, we provide structured feedback up to three times – identifying exactly which controls need attention and what needs to change. Most organisations complete their Cyber Essentials assessment and receive their certificate within a single working day.

Cyber Essentials self-assessment

Complete the self-assessment questionnaire covering five core controls. From £314.99. Certified in under 6 hours.

Plus assessment

External technical audit with vulnerability scanning. From £1,499. 1–3 working days.

Guided process

Our platform walks you through every question. No jargon, no guesswork.

Structured feedback

Up to three rounds of feedback if your submission needs corrections.

What is Cyber Essentials?

A UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme

A Cyber Essentials assessment is the process by which an IASME-accredited body verifies your organisation meets NCSC cybersecurity requirements. The assessment covers five core security controls: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection. The current v3.3 assessment requirements include mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA). Fig Group conducts Cyber Essentials assessments with the fastest turnaround in the UK.

There are two assessment levels. The Cyber Essentials assessment is a self-assessed questionnaire reviewed by an accredited assessor – from £314.99. The Cyber Essentials Plus assessment adds an external technical audit with vulnerability scanning – from £1,499. Both assessments result in a 12-month certificate. Fig Group's assessment process is guided, structured, and designed to help you pass first time.

Firewalls & internet gateways
Secure configuration
Security update management
User access control
Malware protection
MFA mandatory (v3.3)

How It Works

Four steps to Cyber Essentials certification with Fig Group

1

Order your assessment

Select your organisation size and order your Cyber Essentials assessment online. Assessments start from £314.99 with everything included.

2

Complete the assessment questionnaire

Work through the Cyber Essentials self-assessment covering five core controls. Our platform guides you through every question with clear explanations.

3

Assessor review and feedback

An accredited assessor reviews your assessment submission. If corrections are needed, you receive structured feedback – up to three rounds included.

4

Assessment complete – certified

Once your assessment meets the requirements, your certificate is issued in under 6 hours. listed on the IASME certificate database and badge delivered.

Transparent Pricing

Cyber Essentials certification from £314.99. No hidden fees.

Micro (1-9)

£314.99

Small (10-49)

£449

Medium (50-249)

£549

Large (250+)

£649

View all pricing including Cyber Essentials Plus

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 £314.99, 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

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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.

No obligation – just honest guidance
Response within one working day
Multi-organisation and MSP pricing available

Start Your Cyber Essentials Assessment

Start your Cyber Essentials assessment today – guided, structured, and certified in under 6 hours.