Red Helix

What Red Helix does

Red Helix is a privately held UK cybersecurity services company headquartered in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, operating with between 11 and 50 employees and serving mid-market organisations across the United Kingdom. The company's offering is organised around an Evaluate-Execute-Evolve security lifecycle, spanning penetration testing, cyber risk assessment and GRC advisory through to 24/7 managed detection and response, SOC-as-a-Service, managed SIEM, incident response and vCISO services, with a UK-only security operations centre and escalation path as a structural differentiator for buyers with data sovereignty requirements. Underpinning the services is the Red Helix Security Intelligence Platform, a unified operational layer that aggregates telemetry from cloud, endpoint, network and identity environments and adds AI-driven threat hunting and financial risk modelling on top of best-of-breed vendor technology, primarily CrowdStrike alongside Sumo Logic, Appgate, Cloudflare, Vectra AI, KnowBe4, Druva, Halcyon and Cribl.

The business generates revenue predominantly through recurring managed service contracts supplemented by professional services engagements and the resale or managed-wrapping of third-party security platforms on subscription terms. GTM is sales-led and direct, with mid-market as the primary segment and named enterprise logos spanning energy, legal, private equity, retail and telecommunications, including Ocado, O2 (Telefonica UK), So Energy, LDC, Everys Solicitors and RDi. Following the 2025 acquisition of Risk Crew, a specialist information security governance, risk and compliance consultancy now led by Managing Director Simon Michie, the group operates an adjacent GRC unit that extends the cross-sell opportunity into assurance and advisory work. In 2025 Red Helix also launched Secure AI Adoption, a managed service built around CrowdStrike Falcon AIDR, positioning the platform for the emerging spend category of enterprise AI security monitoring.

Name

Red Helix

Legal name

Red Helix

Website

https://redhelix.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red Helix is a UK-based cybersecurity managed services provider delivering 24/7 managed detection and response, SOC-as-a-Service and advisory from its Aylesbury-based SOC to mid-market organisations with data sovereignty requirements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Services (BPAEADAD), Penetration Testing & Red Teaming (BPAKADAE), Email & Collaboration Threat Detection/Response (ICR/CTDR) (HDADAKAI)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Managed detection response
• Security operations centre
• Cyber risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aylesbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Detection & Response (MDR): 24/7 managed threat monitoring, investigation and response services delivered from UK SOC. Includes cloud, endpoint, network and identity monitoring. Revenue generated through recurring managed service contracts.
2. SOC as a Service: Enterprise-grade security operations centre capabilities without traditional SOC costs. Delivered as subscription-based managed service.
3. Security Assessments & Consulting: Penetration testing, cyber security risk assessments, governance, risk and compliance services. May include one-time assessments alongside ongoing managed services.
4. Technology Partner Solutions: Technology platforms (CrowdStrike, Sumo Logic, Appgate, etc.) available as managed solutions or stand-alone subscriptions. Revenue includes subscription fees for third-party platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Red Helix provides managed cybersecurity services and technology solutions to UK mid-market and enterprise organisations, built around its Security Intelligence Platform. Offerings span Evaluate (penetration testing, risk assessments, GRC), Execute (24/7 MDR, SOC-as-a-Service, Managed SIEM, Email & Cloud Security, Secure AI Adoption), and Evolve (vCISO, policy development, cyber maturity review) services.

Product overview

Red Helix is a cybersecurity services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of managed security services and technology solutions. The core offering is the Red Helix Security Intelligence Platform — a unified platform that transforms cyber telemetry into operational intelligence through real-time telemetry analysis, AI-driven threat hunting, financial risk modelling, and compliance visibility. This platform underpins and connects the company's managed services including Managed Detection & Response (MDR), SOC as a Service, Incident Response, and Secure AI Adoption services. The Evaluate services (Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Risk Assessment, Cyber Risk Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, Security Awareness Training) assess and identify risk. The Execute services (Managed Detection & Response, SOC as a Service, Managed SIEM, Email & Cloud Security) deploy active defences. The Evolve services (vCISO, Policy Development, Cyber Maturity Review) strengthen long-term resilience. Red Helix also resells and manages technology partner solutions including CrowdStrike, Sumo Logic, Appgate, Cloudflare, Duo, Vectra AI, Halcyon, KnowBe4, and Druva. Risk Crew, acquired in 2025, operates as a specialist GRC consultancy within the Red Helix group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red Helix Security Intelligence Platform Unified operational layer that transforms cyber telemetry into continuous organisational risk intelligence for UK mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) 24/7 threat monitoring, investigation and response delivered from Red Helix's UK-based SOC for organisations lacking full internal SOC capability.
• SOC as a Service Enterprise-grade security operations centre capabilities delivered as a managed subscription for organisations that cannot justify a full in-house SOC.
• Managed SIEM Centralised security log management across cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments enabling rapid, prioritised threat investigation.
• Incident Response Breach and incident response services to help organisations detect, contain and recover from security incidents.
• Endpoint Detection & Response Real-time endpoint monitoring, detection and containment at the device level to stop attacks before they spread.
• Penetration Testing Expert-led testing across web, mobile and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
• Cyber Security Risk Assessment Comprehensive reviews of security posture, policies and controls to help organisations understand their risk exposure.
• Cyber Risk Management Continuous monitoring to detect and prioritise security weaknesses across the organisation.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance Advisory services ensuring adherence to industry standards including ISO 27001, PCI DSS and GDPR.
• Security Awareness & Training Training programs to help users recognise phishing attempts and protect data and supply chains.
• Email & Cloud Security Integrated email and cloud protection leveraging tools like CrowdStrike, Sumo Logic and Appgate.
• Secure AI Adoption Service helping organisations secure AI at scale using CrowdStrike Falcon AIDR combined with Red Helix's UK-based SOC for real-time AI activity monitoring.
• vCISO & Security Advisory Virtual chief information security officer and advisory services providing insights into emerging risks and attack trends.
• Policy Development & Improvement Clear, practical policies that strengthen governance and guide secure behaviour across organisations.
• Cyber Maturity Review Ongoing optimisation of security programs and controls for long-term resilience.
• Risk Crew Specialist information security governance, risk and compliance consultancy, acquired by Red Helix in 2025 and led by Managing Director Simon Michie.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Risk CrewcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Risk Crew is Red Helix's specialist information security governance, risk and compliance consultancy, acquired by Red Helix in 2025. Operates as a distinct unit within the Red Helix group, providing GRC services. Simon Michie appointed as Managing Director following acquisition.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary security platform partner. Red Helix builds its managed service on CrowdStrike, providing endpoint, identity and threat protection. Deep technical expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon platform with 24/7 SOC management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• eSentire: True pure-play MDR provider with 24/7 SOC services targeting mid-market organisations. Closely comparable to Red Helix's MDR/SOC core, with a similar emphasis on detection-and-response rather than product resale.
• Arctic Wolf: Large-scale MDR/MSSP focused on mid-market and SMB, offering 24/7 SOC, managed detection and concierge security. Direct competitor in the same customer segment with a similar managed-services delivery model.
• Bridewell: UK-based cybersecurity services provider offering managed detection, penetration testing and security consulting. Direct competitor in the UK mid-market with overlapping Evaluate-Execute service lines.

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group: Established UK-listed cybersecurity firm spanning managed detection, penetration testing, GRC consulting and incident response. A larger incumbent competing across essentially all of Red Helix's service lines.
• BAE Systems Applied Intelligence: Large UK-based cybersecurity and intelligence services provider offering managed SOC, threat detection and GRC to enterprise and government. Comparable in UK SOC delivery and regulated-sector customer base.
• Sophos (MDR): Major cybersecurity vendor with its own Sophos MDR service targeting mid-market. Competitor on the managed detection side, although as a vendor-led offering rather than a pure-play MSSP.

Regional players

• WithSecure: European-headquartered cybersecurity services and MDR provider. Comparable managed-detection portfolio, but primarily serves Nordic and pan-European markets rather than the UK mid-market.
• F-Secure: Nordic-headquartered cyber services provider offering managed detection, incident response and security consulting. Comparable managed-services portfolio, but primarily serves non-UK geographies.

Emerging players

• Pentest Ltd: UK-based penetration testing and security consultancy. Overlaps with Red Helix's Evaluate (pen testing, risk assessment) services and addresses similar UK mid-market buyers, but lacks the MSSP breadth.

Others

• CrowdStrike (MSSP / Falcon platform): Primary platform partner rather than a competitor, but CrowdStrike's own MDR offerings and partner programme economics materially shape Red Helix's delivery model and margin structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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