How much does it cost for a basic Level Cyber Essentials assessment?

As of 24 January 2022, a tiered pricing structure was introduced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and their scheme delivery partner, the IASME Consortium, to reflect the additional time involved in assessing the larger, more complex organisations.

The full pricing as of 08 May 2025:

Company Size* Cyber Essentials Assessment Cost
Micro = 0 – 9 employees £320
Small = 10 – 49 employees £440
Medium = 50 – 249 employees £500
Large = 250 or more employees £600

*adopts the internationally recognised definition for micro, small, medium and large enterprises

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