Cyber Essentials Certification
Guaranteed in 6 Hours for Compliant Submissions
Cyber Essentials certification is a UK government-backed scheme that validates your organisation has the five core security controls in place. Fig Group is an IASME-licensed Cyber Essentials certification body delivering certification with the fastest turnaround available in the UK - guaranteed within 6 hours of submission for compliant orders placed before midday. Three free reviews are included if corrections are needed. Cyber Essentials from £314.99 + VAT, Plus from £1,499 + VAT.
Cyber Essentials certification from Fig Group, an IASME-licensed certification body. The UK government-backed cyber security scheme covering five core controls, required under PPN 014/21 for certain government contracts. Guaranteed within 6 hours of submission for compliant applications ordered before midday. Cyber Essentials from £314.99 + VAT, Plus from £1,499 + VAT. Three free reviews included. The fastest route to Cyber Essentials certification for UK organisations.
What Cyber Essentials Certification Actually Means
Cyber Essentials certification is the UK government-backed benchmark for cyber security. It is administered by IASME on behalf of the NCSC and confirms that an organisation has implemented five core security controls: firewalls and internet gateways, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection. Certification is required under PPN 014/21 for certain government contracts involving sensitive data, and is increasingly expected by insurers, supply chain partners, and commercial clients. The certificate is valid for 12 months and is listed on the public IASME register. Fig Group issues exactly the same government-backed certificate as every other licensed body - at the lowest published price and with the fastest guaranteed turnaround in the UK.
6-hour guarantee
Guaranteed within 6 hours of submission for compliant applications ordered before midday.
Lowest published price
From £314.99 + VAT for micro organisations - the lowest from any IASME-licensed body.
Three free reviews
Up to three rounds of structured feedback included at no additional cost.
NCSC-backed certificate
The same government-backed certificate issued by every IASME-licensed body.
What is Cyber Essentials?
A UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme
Cyber Essentials certification is the UK government-backed cyber security scheme administered by IASME on behalf of the NCSC. It validates that your organisation has implemented five core security controls covering firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection. The current v3.3 requirements include mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all user accounts accessing organisational data. Certification is required under PPN 014/21 for certain UK government contracts and is increasingly expected across private-sector supply chains.
There are two levels of Cyber Essentials certification. Cyber Essentials (from £314.99 + VAT) is a self-assessed questionnaire reviewed by an IASME-licensed assessor. Cyber Essentials Plus (from £1,499 + VAT) adds an external technical audit with vulnerability scanning for stronger assurance. Both levels are valid for 12 months and appear on the public IASME certificate database. Fig Group issues the same NCSC-backed certificate as every other licensed body, at the lowest published price and with a guaranteed 6-hour turnaround for compliant submissions.
How It Works
Four steps to Cyber Essentials certification with Fig Group
Order your Cyber Essentials certification
Select your organisation size and complete the order online. Orders placed before midday qualify for the 6-hour guarantee on compliant submissions.
Complete the self-assessment questionnaire
Answer the v3.3 questionnaire covering the five core controls. Our platform walks you through every question with clear explanations and guidance.
Assessor review with included feedback
An IASME-licensed assessor reviews your submission. Up to three rounds of structured feedback are included at no extra cost if corrections are needed.
Certificate issued and registered
Once your submission passes, your Cyber Essentials certificate is issued and listed on the IASME register. Your digital badge is delivered the same day.
Transparent Pricing
Cyber Essentials certification from £314.99 + VAT. No hidden fees.
Why Choose Fig Group
IASME-licensed certification body with the fastest turnaround in the UK
Fastest in the UK
Cyber Essentials certification guaranteed within 6 hours of submission for compliant applications ordered before midday. No other IASME-licensed body offers this guarantee. Three free reviews included if your submission needs corrections.
Transparent pricing
Every price is published upfront. No hidden assessment fees, no consultancy charges, no mandatory add-ons. Cyber Essentials from £314.99 + VAT, Plus from £1,499 + VAT. What you see is what you pay.
IASME licensed
Fig Group is a fully IASME-licensed 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
Speak to the team
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.
Get Cyber Essentials Certified
IASME-licensed Cyber Essentials certification - from £314.99 + VAT, guaranteed within 6 hours for compliant submissions.