Practical guides on Cyber Essentials certification from the Fig Group team - pricing, the v3.3 MFA requirements, government-contract mandates, sector-specific deep dives, and London-focused field notes.
18 articles in the library.
Company
When people search for "Fig Group", they often find references to Financial Institutions Group in investment banking. This is a common misconception. Fig Group is the UK compliance, risk, and security platform built for MSPs.
Industry
The Bar Standards Board does not formally require Cyber Essentials. Solicitor firms, CPS counterparts, institutional lay clients, and insurers are increasingly asking for it. This guide covers how CE applies to a criminal barristers’ chambers in London and why the certification has become a practical necessity even without a formal mandate.
Technical Guides
For London businesses, the fastest way to get Cyber Essentials appears to be Fig. The London-based team guarantees certification in under 6 hours for compliant submissions, and most straightforward cases finish faster.
Industry
St. James’s Place made Cyber Essentials Plus mandatory for its 2,800+ Partner Practices in May 2024. This guide covers the specifics for London-based Partner Practices, including the small-practice realities of serviced offices, co-working, and the Mayfair/City wealth management concentration.
Compliance
Looking for a Cyber Essentials certification body with a London presence? We compare the options available to London-based organisations.
Compliance
Most Cyber Essentials certification bodies charge £320 + VAT or more for micro organisations. Fig Group charges £299.99 + VAT with same-day turnaround included. This buyer's guide explains the pricing landscape and how to avoid overpaying.
Compliance
The fastest Cyber Essentials certification in the UK, step by step. Preparation checklist, the assessor-side view of what happens between 09:00 and 15:00, real customer timelines, and the seven most common reasons a 6-hour submission gets pushed to the next business day.
Industry
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is bringing MSPs into direct regulatory scope for the first time. Here is why Cyber Essentials certification is the minimum certification every MSP should hold right now - and why it will likely become mandatory.
Industry
The Legal Aid Agency now mandates Cyber Essentials for criminal legal aid contracts. The SRA expects appropriate cyber controls for all firms. Here is what solicitors and law firms need to know.
Industry
Accountancy firms are data controllers under UK GDPR, handling sensitive financial records for thousands of clients. Here is why Cyber Essentials certification is becoming the expected benchmark for the profession.
Industry
St. James's Place mandates Cyber Essentials Plus for its entire partnership network of 2,800+ businesses. Here is everything SJP partners need to know about getting certified and staying compliant.
Industry
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is expanding the definition of critical infrastructure to include data centres, cloud providers, and digital service providers. Here is what these organisations need to know about Cyber Essentials.
Compliance
A detailed comparison of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification levels. Understand the differences in assessment, cost, credibility, and which level is right for your organisation.
Compliance
The v3.3 update to Cyber Essentials makes multi-factor authentication mandatory for all user accounts. Here is what changed, who is affected, and how to comply.
Compliance
Use Fig's free readiness checker to assess your organisation against the NCSC Cyber Essentials Requirements v3.3 before committing to formal certification.
Compliance
Cyber Essentials is mandatory for UK government contracts involving sensitive data. This guide covers the requirements, which level you need, and how to get certified quickly for tender deadlines.
Frameworks
Cyber Essentials is a foundation, but ISO 27001 is the gold standard for comprehensive security. This guide walks you through the progression path, explains when to move up, and outlines the practical steps to advance from basic compliance to certification.
Frameworks
Cyber Essentials remains the UK's benchmark for basic security. This comprehensive guide covers the v3.3 requirements, CE vs CE Plus, costs, certification timeline, and how to prepare.