Do I need Cyber Essentials before Plus?

Yes – Basic must be in place first, and Plus must follow within three months of the Basic pass to reuse the submission.

How is sample size decided?

IASME sampling rules scale with device count and OS diversity. On the call we run the numbers with you so the quote reflects reality, not a worst-case.

Can testing be fully remote?

For most cloud-first UK SMEs, yes. We use a lightweight remote testing method that satisfies the IASME Plus test specification.

What does Plus typically cost?

CE Plus is £1,400 to £2,000 + VAT depending on your organisation size band. The call confirms your exact figure.

Free 30-Minute Cyber Essentials Plus Consultation

Why a scoping call matters more for Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus is a hands-on technical audit, not a self-assessment. Get the scope wrong and the price swings by hundreds of pounds; get sampling wrong and you fail on avoidable evidence gaps. Thirty minutes on a call with a UK assessor upfront removes almost all of that risk.

What we cover in the call

Device sampling – how many laptops, desktops, mobiles and BYOD devices we need to test
Cloud services in scope – Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure and third-party SaaS
Onsite vs remote testing – which one fits your team and locations
Prep gaps we already know from experience with similar-sized SMEs
A fixed-price quote, sent inside 24 hours

Who typically books this call

Firms with an existing Cyber Essentials certificate looking to step up, buyers who have specifically asked for Plus, and organisations who tried self-service and want a qualified pair of eyes before the technical audit.

Book a slot

Pick a time using the calendar below – you will speak to the same assessor who would run your audit.

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