Government funds Cyber Essentials discounts for smaller businesses

Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 08:00 · Updated 08:31

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The Government is allocating £2.4 million to discount Cyber Essentials certification for eligible small businesses, with funding estimated to reach around 6,000 firms.

The Government will allocate £2.4 million for the discount, which is estimated to reach around 6,000 businesses.
Eligible SMEs and micro businesses can receive a 75% discount on Cyber Essentials certification, with prices reported as £80 to £125 plus VAT.
The offer is first come, first served for businesses not certified in the previous four years, and runs until March or until funding is exhausted.

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Key facts

Funding: £2.4 million allocated for the discount.
Estimated reach: Around 6,000 businesses.
Discount: 75% off Cyber Essentials certification for eligible SMEs and micro businesses.
Price after discount: £80 to £125 plus VAT.
Availability: First come, first served until March or until the allocated funding runs out.