Cyber Essentials Plus consultant from £3,995 — CE+ audit preparation, mock testing, vulnerability scanning, workstation testing prep. 100% first-time pass rate. 0203 834 9728.
CYBER ESSENTIALS
PLUS CONSULTANT
100% PASS · £3,995 · MOCK AUDITS
Coreitech provides Cyber Essentials Plus consultants specialising in CE+ audit preparation. Mock audits, vulnerability scanning, workstation testing, and assessor interview prep — 100% first-time pass rate across 200+ certifications.
Mock audits prepare you for all 5 CE+ audit components. Zero surprises on audit day.
Why choose Cyber Essentials
Plus over basic Cyber Essentials?
What the CE+ audit tests
We prepare you for all 4 technical audit components with mock testing.
Workstation Security Testing
Assessor remotely accesses 3-5 workstations via screen-sharing to verify: MFA configuration, admin rights restrictions, malware protection status, patch levels, and user access controls.
Vulnerability Scanning
External vulnerability scan of internet-facing IP addresses. Tests for unpatched services, open ports, SSL/TLS vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. Must pass with no critical/high findings.
Internal Network Scan
Internal vulnerability scan from within your network. Identifies unpatched devices, weak configurations, and potential lateral movement paths. Required for CE+ but not basic CE.
SAQ Verification
Assessor verifies your Self-Assessment Questionnaire answers against actual technical controls. Discrepancies between SAQ and reality result in failure.
CE+ audit preparation
process
CE+ readiness assessment
Gap analysis against CE+ requirements. We identify technical gaps that would fail the audit: MFA configuration, patching compliance, vulnerability scan readiness.
Remediation & hardening
Fix all gaps before audit. MFA deployment, patch management setup, firewall configuration, malware protection verification, admin rights restrictions.
Mock CE+ audit
We conduct a practice audit: vulnerability scanning, workstation testing via screen-sharing, SAQ verification. You'll know exactly what the real assessor will test.
Audit & certification
We liaise with certification body, schedule audit, support you during assessor testing, handle any clarifications. Certification issued within 5-10 working days.
Cyber Essentials Plus —
frequently asked questions
Q.What is Cyber Essentials Plus and how is it different from Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) includes everything in Cyber Essentials (self-assessment questionnaire) plus: (1) technical audit by IASME assessor, (2) external vulnerability scanning of internet-facing IPs, (3) internal vulnerability scan, (4) workstation security testing via screen-sharing (assessor remotely accesses 3-5 devices), (5) SAQ answer verification. CE+ costs £1,500-£2,500 more than CE but provides stronger assurance for enterprise clients, government contracts, and insurance requirements.
Q.What happens during a Cyber Essentials Plus audit?
A typical CE+ audit takes 2-4 hours and includes: (1) External vulnerability scan (internet-facing IPs), (2) Internal vulnerability scan (from within your network), (3) Workstation testing — assessor remotely accesses 3-5 devices via screen-sharing to check MFA, admin rights, patching, malware protection, (4) SAQ verification — assessor checks your questionnaire answers match actual controls, (5) Interview with IT staff about security policies. Coreitech prepares you with mock audits so you know exactly what to expect.
Q.How much does Cyber Essentials Plus certification cost?
Cyber Essentials Plus typically costs £3,500-£6,500+VAT total: (1) Consultant support £2,000-£3,500 (gap analysis, remediation, SAQ, audit prep), (2) Certification body fees £1,500-£2,500 (CE+ audit and certification), (3) Vulnerability scanning £300-£500 (if not included). Coreitech CE+ package: £3,995 (micro 0-9 users), £4,995 (small 10-24 users), £6,495 (medium 25-99 users) — includes consultant support, gap analysis, remediation, SAQ, audit prep, and certification submission. Certification body fees billed separately.
Q.How long does Cyber Essentials Plus certification take?
CE+ typically takes 3-6 weeks: (1) Gap analysis 3-5 days, (2) Remediation 1-3 weeks (depends on findings), (3) SAQ completion 2-3 days, (4) Audit scheduling 1-2 weeks (depends on certification body availability), (5) Audit and certification 3-5 days. Coreitech's 100% first-time pass rate means no delays from failed audits. We book audits in advance to minimise waiting time.
Q.What are the Cyber Essentials Plus audit requirements?
CE+ audit tests the same 5 controls as CE but with technical verification: (1) Firewalls — configuration review, (2) MFA — must be enabled for all cloud services (not just admin), verified on 3-5 workstations, (3) Patching — no devices >14 days unpatched (automatic failure), verified via scan, (4) Malware protection — verified on all endpoints, (5) Access control — admin rights restrictions verified. 2026 v3.3 changes: stricter MFA, 14-day patching rule, expanded cloud service scope.
Q.Do I need Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus?
Choose Cyber Essentials if: you need basic certification for supplier questionnaires, insurance requirements, or client confidence. Choose Cyber Essentials Plus if: you bid for government contracts (many require CE+), work with enterprise clients (they often mandate CE+), need stronger insurance coverage, want independent verification of security controls. CE+ is increasingly required for NHS frameworks, central government supply chains, and financial services procurement.
Q.What if we fail Cyber Essentials Plus audit?
With Coreitech, you won't fail. Our 100% first-time pass rate comes from: (1) pre-audit gap analysis, (2) remediation of all critical findings, (3) mock CE+ audit (we test what the assessor will test), (4) SAQ answer verification, (5) staff interview preparation. If certification body requests clarifications, we handle them immediately. In the rare case of failure, we re-submit at no extra consultant cost (certification body fees may apply).
Q.Are you an NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor for Cyber Essentials Plus?
Yes. Coreitech consultants are NCSC-assured Cyber Advisors through IASME, officially recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre to provide Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus guidance. We maintain continuous professional development, follow NCSC guidelines, and have 100% first-time pass rate across 200+ certifications including CE+.
Pass your Cyber Essentials
Plus audit first time
Free CE+ consultation — we'll review your readiness, explain audit requirements, and provide a fixed-price quote for consultant support.
100% first-time pass rate · Mock audits included · 3-6 week certification