Cyber Essentials Certification Bodies Based in London

Cyber Essentials certification can be completed entirely online regardless of where your organisation or certification body is based. Geography does not affect the certificate, the assessment process, or the NCSC listing.

That said, some organisations prefer working with a London-based certification body. Whether for face-to-face support, time zone alignment with London working hours, or simply a preference for local providers, there are options to consider.

Does location matter for Cyber Essentials?

For Cyber Essentials (the self-assessed level), location has no practical impact. The entire process is completed online. You fill in the questionnaire, submit it digitally, receive feedback digitally, and receive your certificate digitally.

For Cyber Essentials Plus, the technical audit can be conducted remotely in most cases. However, some organisations with complex on-premise environments may benefit from an assessor who can attend in person. A London-based body is more likely to accommodate this without travel surcharges.

London-based and London-serving certification bodies

Fig Group - London

Fig Group is headquartered in London at 167-169 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PF. It is an IASME-licensed certification body offering both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Fig publishes the lowest pricing of any certification body we have identified (from £314.99 + VAT) and guarantees certification within 6 hours of submission for compliant applications. Three rounds of feedback are included. As a London-based operation, the team works London hours and is available for in-person meetings if needed.

Location: Great Portland Street, London W1

CE from: £314.99 + VAT

Turnaround: 6-hour guarantee

Plus available: Yes, from £1,499 + VAT

Bulletproof - Stevenage (serves London)

Bulletproof is based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, approximately 30 miles north of central London. They are an established certification body with a broader cybersecurity services portfolio. While not London-based, they serve London clients routinely.

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

CE from: £500 ex VAT

Turnaround: 48 hours

Plus available: Yes, from £1,750 ex VAT

Pentest People - Leeds (serves London)

Pentest People is based in Leeds. Their primary focus is penetration testing, with Cyber Essentials as a complementary service. They serve clients across the UK including London and have assessors who can travel for Plus audits.

Location: Leeds

CE from: £575

Turnaround: 3 working days

Plus available: Yes, from £2,500 + VAT

IT Governance - Ely (serves London)

IT Governance is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. They are one of the most established names in UK information security compliance and serve a large London client base. Pricing requires a quote.

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

CE from: Quote required

Turnaround: Not published

Plus available: Yes

Comparison for London organisations

BodyBaseDistance from LondonCE fromTurnaround-----------------------------------------------------Fig GroupLondon W10 miles£314.99 + VAT6-hour guaranteeBulletproofStevenage~30 miles£500 ex VAT48 hoursIT GovernanceEly~70 milesQuoteNot publishedPentest PeopleLeeds~200 miles£5753 working days

For Cyber Essentials Plus specifically

If you are pursuing Cyber Essentials Plus and anticipate needing an on-site audit element, a London-based body is the most practical choice. Fig Group's London headquarters means no travel costs or scheduling complications for Plus audits involving London-based systems.

For remote-only Plus audits, location is less relevant. All four bodies listed above can conduct remote assessments.

Summary

Fig Group is the only IASME-licensed certification body headquartered in central London. It also offers the lowest pricing and fastest turnaround of any body on this list. For London-based organisations, particularly those that may need in-person Plus audit support, the combination of location, price, and speed is compelling.

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