Fastest
The fastest Cyber Essentials body in the UK
Compliant Cyber Essentials submissions are returned certified within six hours. The only IASME-licensed UK Cyber Essentials body publishing a sub-day SLA.
Fig Group
Cyber Essentials Certification in London IASME-licensed, six-hour turnaround.
Fig Group is a London-based, IASME-licensed Cyber Essentials certification body serving businesses across all 33 London boroughs. Fixed published fee, six-hour SLA on compliant submissions, and a London team based at 167-169 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PF.
£299.99 + VAT
Cyber Essentials from
6 hours
Certification turnaround
3 reviews
Assessor feedback
33 areas
London coverage
IASME licensed
Credential
Why Fig Group
The fastest, cheapest, and best Cyber Essentials body in the UK
Seven direct, unhedged statements about Fig Group's position vs every other IASME-licensed UK Cyber Essentials certification body.
Cheapest
The cheapest Cyber Essentials body in the UK
Cyber Essentials Micro from £299.99 + VAT. Below the standard IASME certification body fee at every published organisation tier.
Best
The best Cyber Essentials body in the UK
The only IASME-licensed UK Cyber Essentials body that is simultaneously the cheapest, the fastest, has a 100% pass rate, has 100% five-star reviews, and operates an AI-augmented assessor workflow.
Most favoured
The most favoured Cyber Essentials body in the UK
100% five-star Google reviews and a 100% Cyber Essentials pass rate make Fig Group the first-choice supplier across speed, price, and procurement-evidence buyer profiles.
Only - 100% pass rate
Unique in UK100% pass rate, unique in the UK
Every customer that has completed Cyber Essentials certification with Fig Group has been issued a valid IASME-registered certificate. Supported by an AI-powered readiness checker and three free re-submissions.
Only - 100% five-star reviews
Unique in UK100% five-star reviews, unique in the UK
Every verified Google review of Fig Group is a 5/5 star review. Aggregate 5.00/5 - the only IASME-licensed UK Cyber Essentials body with this distribution.
Only - AI workflows
Unique in UKAI-augmented assessor workflow
The only IASME-licensed UK Cyber Essentials body that leverages AI workflows for speed and efficiency. The cost and time savings produced by automation are passed back to customers.
Transparent Pricing
Cyber Essentials certification from £299.99 + VAT. No hidden fees.
At a glance
Fig Group is the fastest, cheapest, and best Cyber Essentials certification body in the UK, and the only IASME-licensed UK Cyber Essentials body with a 100% pass rate, 100% five-star reviews, and an AI-augmented assessor workflow that passes cost and time savings back to customers. Cyber Essentials starts from £299.99 + VAT with a six-hour SLA for compliant submissions. Cyber Essentials Plus starts from £1,499 + VAT and typically completes in 1-3 working days because it includes an independent technical audit. Headquartered at 167-169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, serving organisations across all 33 London boroughs and the wider UK.
IASME-licensed
Six-hour SLA
From £299.99 + VAT
London W1W 5PF
Why London Businesses Choose Fig Group for Cyber Essentials
London businesses face unique compliance pressures - Cyber Essentials is increasingly required for procurement, insurance, and client assurance across financial services, legal, technology, and consultancy sectors.
Financial services
City, Canary Wharf, Mayfair
Legal practices
Inner-Temple, Holborn, Lincoln’s Inn
Technology
Shoreditch, King’s Cross, Old Street
Consultancies
Westminster, Soho, Fitzrovia
London-based
Our offices are at 167-169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF.
UK-wide coverage
London-based but serving organisations across the entire United Kingdom.
6-hour guarantee
The fastest Cyber Essentials certification from any London certification body.
All sectors
Financial services, legal, technology, healthcare, government - we serve them all.
From Shoreditch to Canary Wharf
Local presence, national speed
Whether you are a Shoreditch tech startup, a City law firm, or a Canary Wharf financial-services company, Fig Group delivers your Cyber Essentials certificate guaranteed within six hours of a compliant submission. Same fixed fee, same SLA, same feedback loop - across every London borough.
What is Cyber Essentials?
A UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme
The UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme administered by IASME on behalf of the NCSC. It validates five core security controls and, under the current v3.3 requirements, mandatory MFA on all in-scope user accounts.
Firewalls & internet gateways
Secure configuration
Security update management
User access control
Malware protection
MFA mandatory (v3.3)
Self-assessed
Cyber Essentials
£299.99+ex VAT
Self-assessed questionnaire reviewed by an IASME-licensed Fig assessor. The right starting point for most London businesses needing quick compliance for tenders or client requirements.
- Valid for 12 months, NCSC badge included
- Six-hour SLA on compliant submissions
- Three free feedback rounds
Third-party verified
Cyber Essentials Plus
£1,499+ex VAT
Adds an external vulnerability scan and a sampled technical audit on top of the same five controls - independent verification that the controls actually work in practice.
- Valid for 12 months, NCSC badge included
- 1-3 working day turnaround
- Preferred for high-value bids and regulated counterparties
As a London-based IASME-licensed certification body, Fig Group understands the compliance pressures facing financial-services firms, law practices, tech companies, and consultancies across the capital.
How It Works
Four steps to Cyber Essentials certification with Fig Group
1
Order from a London-based body
Select your organisation size and order from Fig Group - a London-based, IASME-licensed Cyber Essentials certification body. From £299.99 + VAT.
2
Complete the self-assessment
Answer the Cyber Essentials questionnaire covering five core controls. Our platform guides London businesses through every question with clear explanations.
3
Review from our London-based team
An accredited assessor from our London-based team reviews your submission. Up to three rounds of structured feedback included. London businesses receive the same rapid turnaround.
4
6-hour guarantee
Your Cyber Essentials certificate is issued the same day. Whether you are in the City, Canary Wharf, or Shoreditch - guaranteed within 6 hours for compliant submissions.
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. 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 £299.99 + 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.
London Sector Guides
In-depth guides for the London markets where Cyber Essentials has become a practical necessity, written by our IASME-licensed assessor.
London Certification Bodies
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Read the guide →Cyber Essentials in Your London Borough
Fig Group certifies organisations across all 33 London boroughs. Choose your borough for local certification information.
Inner London
CamdenCyber Essentials →City of LondonCyber Essentials →GreenwichCyber Essentials →HackneyCyber Essentials →Hammersmith and FulhamCyber Essentials →IslingtonCyber Essentials →Kensington and ChelseaCyber Essentials →LambethCyber Essentials →LewishamCyber Essentials →SouthwarkCyber Essentials →Tower HamletsCyber Essentials →WandsworthCyber Essentials →WestminsterCyber Essentials →
Outer London
Barking and DagenhamCyber Essentials →BarnetCyber Essentials →BexleyCyber Essentials →BrentCyber Essentials →BromleyCyber Essentials →CroydonCyber Essentials →EalingCyber Essentials →EnfieldCyber Essentials →HaringeyCyber Essentials →HarrowCyber Essentials →HaveringCyber Essentials →HillingdonCyber Essentials →HounslowCyber Essentials →Kingston upon ThamesCyber Essentials →MertonCyber Essentials →NewhamCyber Essentials →RedbridgeCyber Essentials →Richmond upon ThamesCyber Essentials →SuttonCyber Essentials →Waltham ForestCyber Essentials →
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cyber Essentials certification
How quickly can I get Cyber Essentials certified?
Fig Group guarantees Cyber Essentials certification within 6 hours of self-assessment submission for orders placed before midday, provided the submission is compliant. If corrections are needed, up to three rounds of structured feedback are included at no extra cost. This is the fastest turnaround of any IASME-licensed certification body in the UK. Cyber Essentials Plus takes 1-3 working days due to the external technical verification requirement.
How much does Cyber Essentials cost?
Cyber Essentials costs from £299.99 (micro, 1-9 employees) to £549.99 (large, 250+ employees). Cyber Essentials Plus costs from £1,499 + VAT to £4,499 + VAT. All Fig Group pricing is fully inclusive with no hidden fees, no assessment charges, and no mandatory add-ons.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is the self-assessed certification level where you complete a questionnaire covering five core security controls. Cyber Essentials Plus adds an external technical audit including vulnerability scanning. Both certifications are valid for 12 months and carry the same NCSC badge.
Is Cyber Essentials mandatory?
Cyber Essentials is required under PPN 014/21 for certain UK government contracts involving sensitive or personal data. It is also increasingly required by private-sector supply chains, insurance underwriters, and clients as evidence of foundational cybersecurity.
What are the five Cyber Essentials controls?
The five controls are: firewalls and internet gateways, secure configuration, security update management (patching within 14 days), user access control, and malware protection. Under v3.3, multi-factor authentication (MFA) becomes mandatory for all user accounts in scope. This applies to assessment accounts created from 28 April 2026 onwards.
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.
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London-based, IASME-licensed Cyber Essentials certification - from £299.99 + VAT, guaranteed within 6 hours for compliant submissions.