In.security

Name

In.security

Legal name

In.security Limited

Website

https://in.security

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKAHAG

Vulnerability Assessment, Security Audits & Compliance Testing

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Services

SECONDARYEDAOAIAH

Penetration Testing, Red Team & Ethical Hacking

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/IT, Networking & Cybersecurity Certifications

SECONDARYEDABAFAF

Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

Keywords

• Penetration testing services
• Red team testing
• Vulnerability assessment services
• Cyber security training
• Cloud security audit

Headquarters

HQ city

Crewe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Security Services: Professional cybersecurity consulting including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, red team testing, phishing assessments, cloud security audits, active directory password audits, and build reviews
2. Training Services: Instructor-led cybersecurity training courses including Hacking Enterprises, Defending Enterprises, Assumed Breach Simulation, Cyber Awareness, and Password Cracking 101+1. Some courses offered free of charge.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

In.security is a specialist cyber security consultancy that sells manual penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, red team testing, cloud security audits, Active Directory password audits, phishing assessments, and pre-deployment build reviews to organizations seeking to protect their infrastructure from cyber-attacks. The company also delivers instructor-led offensive and defensive cybersecurity training courses at industry events, plus free cyber awareness and password cracking courses, designed to raise security skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Product overview

In.security is a specialist cyber security consultancy offering a portfolio of technical security services and training courses. Technical services include penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, red team testing, cloud security audits, Active Directory password audits, phishing assessments, and build reviews. Training services comprise paid courses such as Hacking Enterprises (ethical hacking) and Defending Enterprises (threat hunting), plus free offerings including Cyber Awareness and Password Cracking 101+1 training. The company also provides community resources like the Lin.security VM for practice. The offering is structured as consultancy services complemented by instructor-led and free training programs, rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Penetration Testing In-depth manual penetration testing of infrastructure, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them; aimed at organizations seeking a proactive approach to security assurance.
• Vulnerability Assessments Systematic identification and analysis of weaknesses within digital assets to ensure data protection and fix security issues.
• Red Team Testing Adversarial threat simulation using real-life scenarios tailored to the organization to test cyber security resilience across all elements of the security programme.
• Cloud Security Audit Rigorous examination of cloud environments to identify security weaknesses and risks as organizations migrate services to the cloud.
• Active Directory Password Audit Unique password audit service that analyzes Active Directory password strength to ensure organizational passwords are reliable and resilient against attacks.
• Phishing Assessments Tailored assessments to identify the human attack surface and validate that perimeter controls are effective against external threats.
• Build Review Pre-deployment security review ensuring organizations are prepared and eliminating exposure to attackers from the start.
• Hacking Enterprises (Ethical Hacking Training) Multi-layered offensive engagement course in which participants fully compromise a simulated enterprise, covering OSINT, phishing, network exploitation, Active Directory abuse, Azure attacks, and persistence techniques.
• Defending Enterprises (Cyber Threat Hunting Training) Defensive security training course focused on threat hunting, detection logic, and defensive techniques to protect enterprise environments from cyber attacks.
• Assumed Breach Simulation Training Training course simulating scenarios where an attacker already has initial access, focusing on post-breach detection and response.
• Cyber Awareness Training Free cyber awareness training for teams and management to raise awareness and teach skills to ensure data safety and security.
• Password Cracking 101+1 Free hands-on training course covering password attacks, hashcat usage, and password cracking techniques with practical exercises.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BruCONcoreOthersTraining partner for Hacking Enterprises courses. In.security delivers their 3-day Hacking Enterprises Red Edition training at BruCON conferences in Mechelen, Belgium.
• Black Hat USAcoreOthersTraining provider at Black Hat USA events. In.security delivers Defending Enterprises training at Black Hat USA conferences in Las Vegas.
• Blue Team ConcoreOthersTraining partner for Defending Enterprises courses. In.security delivers training at Blue Team Con conferences in Chicago, USA.
• HITB (Hack in the Box)coreOthersTraining delivery partner. In.security delivered Defending Enterprises training at HITB Cyber Week conferences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Fox: US-based boutique offensive security firm specializing in penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation. Closely comparable to In.security in its specialist positioning, conference-led training presence, and elite practitioner reputation.
• Secarma: UK boutique cybersecurity consultancy offering penetration testing, red team, and security advisory services. Directly comparable to In.security in scale, geographic focus, and service portfolio.
• Cyberis: UK-based specialist penetration testing and security consultancy. Closely comparable in size, geography, and service mix to In.security, competing directly for UK enterprise penetration testing engagements.
• Pen Test Partners: UK specialist penetration testing consultancy with strong conference and research presence. Comparable to In.security in scale, UK base, and emphasis on manual, expert-led offensive security engagements.
• Pentest Ltd: UK-based CREST-accredited penetration testing specialist. Closely comparable to In.security in CREST-accredited status, UK focus, and boutique specialist positioning in the offensive security market.

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group: UK-listed global cybersecurity consultancy offering penetration testing, red teaming, and security advisory services. The closest direct established competitor to In.security in the UK pentest market, with a much larger headcount and broader service portfolio.
• Orange Cyberdefense: Global cybersecurity services arm of Orange, providing penetration testing, threat intelligence, and managed detection across Europe. Comparable to In.security's red team and vulnerability assessment offerings as part of a much broader MSSP portfolio.
• Mandiant (Google Cloud): Google-owned cybersecurity firm recognized for incident response, red team, and adversary simulation services. Comparable to In.security's red team testing and threat hunting training offerings but operating at global, enterprise scale.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure Consulting): Nordic-headquartered cybersecurity firm with a dedicated cyber consulting arm delivering offensive security, red team, and incident response services. Comparable to In.security's red team and adversary simulation offerings but with significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Offsec (Offensive Security): Provider of offensive security training (OSCP, OSEP) and consulting services. Comparable to In.security's Hacking Enterprises training and conference-delivered training model, though operating a more standardized, certification-driven training business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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