A Bulletproof alternative for Cyber Essentials. Fig Group.
Searching for a Bulletproof alternative for Cyber Essentials? Fig Group is the CE-specialist certification body - IASME-licensed, 6-hour turnaround guarantee, published pricing from £299.99 + VAT, and three free re-submissions.
Why buyers switch
Five reasons UK buyers move from Bulletproof to Fig Group
Each reason is a service difference you can verify before you switch - not a sales claim.
- 01Focused Cyber Essentials specialist rather than a broad consultancy.
- 026-hour turnaround guarantee for compliant submissions before midday.
- 03Below-IASME pricing at every tier, published on the site with no gated forms.
- 04Three free re-submissions included.
- 05Integrated governance-first platform for CE + ongoing compliance.
Honest comparison
When Bulletproof may be the better fit
Organisations buying a bundle of pen-testing + CE from the same consultancy, or complex enterprise engagements that need consultancy depth outside CE.
We don’t claim Fig is the right answer for every organisation. The right supplier depends on the contract requirement and the work that already exists before submission.
How to verify
How to verify an alternative
Judge an alternative on evidence, not on a sales claim. Confirm IASME licence first, then compare the full buying path - price, VAT, re-submission policy, turnaround, assessor support, and fit for your organisation’s size and scope.
Step 01
Confirm the outcome that matters
Faster certificate issue, clearer pricing, fewer hidden charges, better assessor feedback, stronger MSP resale workflow, or more useful evidence after certification. If brand familiarity is the only difference, the existing provider may be good enough.
Step 02
Check scope of programme
Cyber Essentials only, or part of a wider compliance programme? Fig can connect certification to policy management, risk, vulnerability scanning, supplier risk, incident response, and audit evidence - useful when CE is the first supplier requirement, not the final destination.
Evidence to record
Eight things worth keeping a record of
- 01IASME licence status - required to issue an official Cyber Essentials certificate.
- 02Published price and VAT treatment - quoted, gated, or consultancy-led.
- 03Re-submission policy - included, charged, or capped.
- 04Turnaround commitment - published SLA vs best-effort.
- 05Assessor access - direct, ticketed, or via consultancy.
- 06Cyber Essentials Plus pathway - same provider or hand-off.
- 07Insurance eligibility - included or signposted.
- 08How claims are substantiated - public website, registry, or contract only.
Official sources
Independently verify what either supplier claims
Next step
Try Fig Group for Cyber Essentials.
From £299.99 + VAT, IASME-licensed, 6-hour guarantee, three free re-submissions. Start with the readiness checker.