Cyber Essentials Cost & Pricing in the UK
See the IASME assessment fee for your organisation size, choose how much preparation support you need and estimate your total cost.
Cyber Essentials fee by organisation size
The basic Cyber Essentials assessment fee is set by IASME according to the number of people in your organisation. It is separate from any preparation or consultancy you choose to buy.
| Organisation size | People | Assessment Fee (Direct with IASME) | Our Price (discount) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | 0–9 | £384 inc VAT | £365 inc VATBuy now |
| Small | 10–49 | £528 inc VAT | £510 inc VATBuy now |
| Medium | 50–249 | £600 inc VAT | £575 inc VATBuy now |
| Large | 250+ | £720 inc VAT | £695 inc VATBuy now |
The Assessment Fee column shows the current published prices for applying directly with IASME. Our Price is the discounted assessment price when purchasing through Max Cybersecurity. IASME may revise its fees, so confirm the price before applying. Assessment fees cover the basic assessment, not consultancy or remediation.
Free security assessment included.Every Cyber Essentials assessment carried out by Max Cybersecurity includes a free security assessment.
Estimate your Cyber Essentials total
Choose your organisation size and the support you need. The support add-ons are estimates; contact us for a detailed quote.
- Assessment fee (Direct with IASME)
- £384 inc VAT
- Support add-on estimate
- £0
This estimate uses direct-with-IASME assessment fees, not the discounted Our Price column above. Add-on amounts are estimates, not fixed quotes. Contact us for a detailed quote based on your organisation and support required.
What does the Cyber Essentials assessment fee cover?
The table shows the basic assessment fee by IASME organisation-size band. Check the current IASME scheme information before applying. The fee is not a price for consultancy. If you want help understanding the requirements, reviewing gaps or preparing your answers, Max Cybersecurity can scope that support separately and confirm the price before you commit.
How much does a Cyber Essentials consultant cost?
Consultant costs depend on the organisation's size, existing controls and the level of preparation needed. We do not add an unverified consultancy estimate to the IASME fee; contact us for a quote based on your actual scope.
A fraction of the cost of a full-time security hire.
Hiring a permanent security resource can cost tens of thousands each year. This gives you expert guidance, a clear action plan and direct support at a far more practical cost for SMEs.
Need help preparing for assessment?
We can review your starting point, explain the preparation involved and provide a separate quote for the support you need.