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Compare Cyber Essentials with evidence, not noise.

Compare UK Cyber Essentials providers, published CE and CE+ pricing, readiness evidence and practical security guidance — with source-linked research and no paid organic ranking.

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Compare providersPrices, schemes, evidence and remote delivery Check what you needCE vs CE+ and five-control readiness Estimate costOfficial CE bands plus CE+ market evidence
Original dataUK Cyber Essentials Pricing IndexProvider-level CE and CE+ pricing evidence with downloadable data.Interactive toolCyber Essentials v3.3 checklistPrepare scope, controls, evidence and owners without copying the official questionnaire.Current requirementsDanzell explainedUnderstand the current question-set transition and link it back to NCSC v3.3.
CZIT IntelligenceFresh signals, source-linked
CyberAlert: FortiBleed remains active campaign, can lock out users or lead to ransomware attacksCyberScoop ↗CyberClickFix Attacks Evolve to Better Hide Malicious PayloadsDark Reading ↗AIOpenAI drops another batch of mathematical breakthroughsThe Verge AI ↗OfficialCyber Essentials requirements v3.3Effective 27 Apr 2026 ↗
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£320 + VATOfficial CE starting price

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Cyber Essentials UK decision hub

Certification, cost, requirements and providers — one route for each decision.

Cyber Essentials is the UK Government-backed baseline certification managed through IASME on behalf of the NCSC. The current requirements are v3.3, effective from 27 April 2026. Use the route below that matches what you are trying to do.

LearnCyber Essentials requirementsScope and the five technical controls under v3.3.Understand requirements → BudgetCyber Essentials cost UKOfficial CE fee bands plus CE+ pricing evidence.See costs → CompareCyber Essentials providers UKPublished prices, schemes, evidence and delivery model.Compare providers → UpgradeCyber Essentials PlusTechnical audit, scope, provider evidence and pricing factors.Explore CE+ → PrepareCyber Essentials readinessCheck likely gaps before starting certification.Run readiness check → ChooseCertification BodiesUnderstand IASME-licensed CBs and what to compare.Choose a CB →
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A clearer way to buy certification

Stop comparing marketing pages. Compare the decision factors that actually matter.

Cyber Essentials is standardised, but provider pricing, support, turnaround, delivery model and CE+ scope can vary. This site structures those differences so UK SMEs and procurement teams can make a faster, more informed shortlist.

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CE+
Your route depends on assurance, deadline & scope

Start with the requirement, then compare the provider.

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Cyber Tec Security Ltd

Cyber EssentialsSolo from £320; Guided £469.99; Managed £669.99
Cyber Essentials PlusFrom £1,219.99; assured-pass package £1,969.99
CE; CE+; ICAUK / Channel Islands / remoteRemote: Yes
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CyberSmart Ltd

Cyber EssentialsDynamic / subscription pricing
Cyber Essentials PlusDynamic / subscription pricing
CE; CE+UK-wide / MSP channelRemote: Yes
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Forensic Control

Cyber Essentials£450 + VAT (micro displayed)
Cyber Essentials PlusFrom £1,350 + VAT; Duo £1,800
CE; CE+London / UK servicesRemote: Unknown
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Decision lab

Useful tools before the sales call.

Move from uncertainty to a shortlist using the three decisions most buyers need to make first.

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01 · Certification route

Do you need CE or CE+?

Use the selector and readiness triage to understand the assurance level and where preparation may be needed.

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£320CE starts
02 · Budget

Estimate certification cost.

Use official CE bands and public CE+ evidence without pretending unlike packages are identical.

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03 · Shortlist

Match the provider to the requirement.

Compare scheme, scope, remote delivery, pricing evidence and verification freshness.

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Cybersecurity solutions

Explore the controls behind the products.

Use practical UK SME buying guides for password managers, MFA, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, backup and email security.

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IdentityPassword managersAdministration, recovery, sharing and offboarding AccessMFAPhishing resistance, recovery and policy control EndpointEndpoint protectionPrevention, EDR, response and overhead ResilienceBackup & recoveryRestore testing, isolation and SaaS coverage
CZIT Knowledge Graph

See how controls connect before you choose a tool.

Cybersecurity decisions are connected. Passwords affect identity. Identity affects access. Endpoint security and updates affect exposure. Backup affects resilience. The graph makes those relationships navigable rather than burying them in separate menus.

CE vs CE+

Same five controls. Different assurance.

Cyber Essentials uses verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds hands-on technical testing, so scope and complexity have a much larger effect on price and scheduling.

Understand Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber EssentialsBaseline certification
  • Verified self-assessment
  • Official tiered fee
  • Five technical controls
From £320 + VAT
Cyber Essentials PlusHigher assurance
  • Technical audit and testing
  • Quoted by scope
  • Same five controls, independently tested
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How it works

Three steps from confusion to shortlist.

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Understand the requirement

Start with why you need certification, your deadline, current CE status and likely audit scope.

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Compare evidence

Review provider pricing, services, remote delivery and evidence dates without hidden organic ranking.

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Build a shortlist

Use the matching tools to narrow the field before you spend time speaking to providers.

Buyer questions

Answers people usually need before they choose a provider.

How much does Cyber Essentials cost in the UK?

The official Cyber Essentials assessment starts at £320 + VAT for micro organisations, with higher fixed bands for larger organisations. Provider support packages may cost more.

How much does Cyber Essentials Plus cost?

CE+ is normally quoted according to the size and complexity of the network and audit scope. That is why provider comparison matters more for Plus than for the basic assessment.

Do I need Cyber Essentials before Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the same five controls and includes technical testing. Use the CE+ guide and selector to understand the sequence and timing that apply to your organisation.

Is this an official NCSC or IASME website?

No. Cyber Essentials Compare UK is an independent comparison and decision-support service. Official scheme status and current requirements should always be verified with NCSC and IASME.

Turn uncertainty into a next step

Start with the decision you actually need to make.

Compare certification providers, run the Cyber Health Check, or use Ask CZIT to jump directly to the relevant guide, tool or intelligence page.

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