Cyber Essentials readiness for UK SMEs
Articles
No jargon, sources included.
Reviewed July 2026
The five controls, current v3.3 requirements, official fees and the path from preparation to certification.
Official IASME fee bands, a simple calculator and a clear split between certification, preparation and remediation costs.
A side-by-side comparison of the official free readiness tool and BrightCert's scored, prioritised report.
How verification, pricing and timelines differ, and when a UK SME actually needs the technical audit.
Reviewed August 2026
What v3.3 changed on 27 April 2026, plus the evidence to collect for each of the five controls.
A printable checklist with owner, evidence and status columns, covering scope, the five controls and the final review.
