Cyber Essentials Plus Cost: What Determines the Price?
CE+ pricing is scope-dependent. Technical testing effort, user counts and whether Cyber Essentials self-assessment is included all affect the quote.
Written by StandAssured editorial team
Reviewed by Apexward Certification Body assessor
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026
Requirements version: Danzell v3.3
Cyber Essentials Plus builds on a verified Cyber Essentials self-assessment with independent technical testing. Testing may be conducted remotely, in person, or through a combination, depending on the environment and assessor.
Price drivers
- Number of users and devices in scope
- Complexity of the environment (cloud, hybrid, multiple sites)
- Whether testing is remote, on-site or hybrid
- Whether a recent Cyber Essentials certificate already exists
- Guided or audit-only support level
Use the pricing calculator for an indicative figure, then confirm scope with an assessor for a firm quote.