What SecQuest does

SecQuest Information Security LTD is a UK-based information security consultancy that delivers CHECK and CREST-accredited penetration testing and security assessment services to enterprises and public-sector organisations. Its core offerings comprise Network Security Assessment, Application Security Assessment, Internal Network Infrastructure Assessment, Public Sector Penetration Testing, Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), Cloud Security Consulting, and Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus audits. The firm holds multiple accreditations — NCSC CHECK (covering CNI, Government, and MOD), CREST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and The Cyber Scheme — that gate entry to regulated and critical-infrastructure engagements in the UK.

Technically, SecQuest's services centre on human-delivered manual testing methodologies (black-box, red team, RF / satellite and TETRA radio analysis) executed by consultants with combined industry experience cited at 80+ years across the Managing Partners. Differentiated capabilities include specialist RF equipment deployment for VSAT and TETRA network assessments and bespoke hardware, network, and software security expertise. The firm maintains a recurring content engine of technical white papers and sector case studies (investment banking, financial services, oil and gas) to support inbound enterprise lead generation.

Commercially, SecQuest operates a project-based and recurring professional services revenue model, charging bespoke fees for engagements, with a free 30-day retest included and 'commercially smart pricing' marketed as a key differentiator. Distribution is entirely direct-to-client via website contact forms and phone, with no disclosed channel partners, integrations, or platform product. Customer concentration is weighted to financial services and public-sector buyers requiring regulated accreditations, and the firm makes a 'serving businesses of all sizes worldwide' claim although it is headquartered in Southampton and has no disclosed non-UK offices.

Name

SecQuest

Legal name

SecQuest Information Security LTD

Website

https://secquest.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SecQuest is a UK-based, CHECK and CREST-accredited information security consultancy delivering penetration testing, network and application security assessments, PTaaS, cloud security consulting, and Cyber Essentials audits to enterprise and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

akta.pro primary industry

Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Services (BPAEADAD)

Keywords

• Penetration testing services
• Cybersecurity consultancy
• Network security assessment
• Application security testing
• Compliance auditing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Penetration Testing Services: Project-based security testing engagements including network security assessment, application security assessment, internal network infrastructure assessment, and PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service)
2. Security Consulting: Cloud security consulting, compliance audits (Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus), and bespoke security advisory services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SecQuest is a UK-based information security consultancy that delivers CHECK and CREST accredited penetration testing and security assessment services. Its offerings include network security assessment, application security assessment, internal network infrastructure assessment, public sector penetration testing, penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), cloud security consulting, and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus certification audits. Services are delivered by security consultants who simulate real-world cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance.

Product overview

SecQuest is an Information Security Consultancy providing specialised CHECK and CREST accredited cybersecurity services. The company's offerings are structured as a portfolio of professional consulting and testing services rather than a software product platform. The core services include Network Security Assessment, Application Security Assessment, Internal Network Infrastructure Assessment, Public Sector Penetration Testing, Penetration Testing as a Service, Cloud Security Consulting Services, and Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus Audits. These services are delivered by security consultants who simulate real-world cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation guidance to clients across financial services, oil and gas, investment banking, and public sector industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Network Security Assessment A security assessment service that examines network infrastructure for vulnerabilities, evaluating potential threats and analysing defences against cyber attacks.
• Application Security Assessment A comprehensive review of application security infrastructure using static and dynamic analysis to detect and assess vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.
• Internal Network Infrastructure Assessment An evaluation of internal network security to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in IT infrastructure, assessing servers, workstations, and network devices against industry best practices.
• Public Sector Penetration Testing Specialised penetration testing services accredited by NCSC under the CHECK scheme for testing against Critical National Infrastructure, Government, and MOD environments.
• Penetration Testing as a Service Ongoing penetration testing service providing regular security assessments to continuously evaluate and improve an organisation's security posture.
• Cloud Security Consulting Services

Quantifiable outcome

• $4.45 million average cost of financial services data breach (industry benchmark)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group: Largest UK-headquartered CHECK/CREST-accredited cybersecurity and resilience services firm with a full pen testing, managed services, and consulting portfolio — the primary scaled incumbent SecQuest competes against for CNI and enterprise work.
• Trustwave: Global cybersecurity firm offering penetration testing, MDR, and managed security — a broader incumbent whose pen testing services directly compete for enterprise and public-sector mandates.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure): European cybersecurity vendor offering pen testing, managed detection, and consulting — a broader incumbent that competes with SecQuest for enterprise consulting engagements across the UK and Europe.
• Orange Cyberdefense: European cybersecurity services arm of Orange providing pen testing, threat intel, and managed security — competing for similar UK and European enterprise testing engagements with scaled delivery.

Direct peers

• Bishop Fox: US-based boutique cybersecurity consultancy renowned for offensive security and penetration testing research — comparable boutique positioning focused on high-end, hands-on offensive testing.
• Pen Test Partners: UK-based CREST/CHECK-accredited penetration testing consultancy covering application, network, cloud, and IoT/OT testing — directly comparable niche peer targeting similar regulated verticals.
• MGM Cybersecurity (Cyberis): UK-based cybersecurity consultancy delivering penetration testing and managed security services — comparable boutique peer competing for similar UK enterprise and public-sector mandates.
• Pentest Ltd: UK-based CREST and CHECK-accredited penetration testing consultancy delivering network, web, and infrastructure testing — directly comparable in size, services, and accreditations to SecQuest.

Emerging players

• HackerOne: Platform provider of bug bounty and continuous pen testing (Pentest-as-a-Service) — an emerging platform alternative whose recurring testing model mirrors SecQuest's PTaaS offering.
• OffSec (Offensive Security): Provider of penetration testing training (OSCP) and a managed pen testing platform — an emerging platform-driven alternative that could commoditize parts of SecQuest's services over time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/secquest
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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