Cyber Trust

What Cyber Trust does

Cyber Trust is a UK-based cyber security services firm (legal entities CyberTrust Ltd and PalisadeSECURE Technologies Ltd T/A Cyber Trust, Company Number 12700238) founded in 2021 and headquartered in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The company operates without a proprietary software platform, delivering professional services through named in-house consultants — including a CREST-certified penetration tester and dedicated Cyber Essentials Plus assessors — and holds IASME Certification Body status, which authorises it to issue Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certificates directly. Its core service portfolio comprises the Cyber Posture Audit (a board-level risk diagnostic priced from £2,000+VAT), Fully Managed Cyber (a recurring outsourced security function billed on a fixed four-weekly fee), CREST-aligned penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and Security Talks for staff awareness.

The firm targets UK organisations with 20–500 employees that already have an internal IT team or MSP but lack dedicated cyber ownership and face pressure from boards, insurers, customers or regulators. Revenue is generated through one-off professional services engagements (Cyber Posture Audit, penetration testing, Cyber Essentials certification) and a subscription-style managed service (Fully Managed Cyber), with a deliberate conversion mechanic that credits 100% of audit fees toward managed services onboarding. A UK Partner Programme enables MSPs and IT providers to white-label the firm's services under their own brands, while an International Partner Programme, supported by a Philippines office and led by a Head of International Operations, extends the same white-label model to MSPs, BPOs and consultancies across Asia and South-East Asia. Distribution is predominantly organic — search, reviews, partner referrals and direct contact — with no self-service e-commerce or disclosed paid acquisition.

Name

Cyber Trust

Legal name

CyberTrust Ltd

Website

https://cyber-trust.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cyber Trust is a UK-based, CREST-certified cyber security services firm that delivers Cyber Posture Audits, Fully Managed Cyber, penetration testing and Cyber Essentials certification to UK organisations with 20–500 employees and existing IT/MSPs, supported by UK and international partner programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Investigation and Security Services (5616)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Penetration Testing, Red Team & Ethical Hacking (EDAOAIAH), Cybersecurity (Digital Safety, Ethical Hacking Basics) (EDAMACAH), Digital Safety, Privacy & Cyber Hygiene (EDAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Penetration testing
• Cyber essentials certification
• Cyber posture audit
• Security awareness training

Headquarters

HQ city

Southend-on-sea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fully Managed Cyber: Ongoing managed security service billed as fixed four-weekly fee. Scope includes security leadership, governance, compliance, vulnerability scanning, risk register, awareness training, phishing simulations, and supplier assurance. Customised based on organisation size (20-500 employees), complexity, and external requirements from insurers/customers/regulators.
2. Cyber Posture Audit: One-time diagnostic engagement delivering board-ready risk assessment and Fix-First Plan. Priced from £2,000 + VAT (scope-dependent). Typically split payment (50% start / 50% delivery) or staged payments. 100% credited to Fully Managed Cyber onboarding if client proceeds.
3. Cyber Essentials Certification: Guided self-assessment and managed certification service. Cyber Essentials Standard pricing includes IASME certification fee (£320 + VAT). Multiple tiers: Standard (guided self-assessment), Done For You (fully managed), Cyber Essentials Plus Only, and Complete Package. Fixed fee with no surprises.
4. Penetration Testing: Manual penetration testing engagements (external, internal, web application, VPN/remote access). Quoted based on scope submission. Delivered by in-house CREST-certified tester with technical report and management summary plus debrief session.
5. Security Talks & Training: Live cyber security awareness sessions (in-person or remote via Teams/Zoom). Offered as standalone sessions or part of broader managed programme. Topics include phishing, passwords/MFA, remote working, social engineering, ransomware, and incident reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cyber Trust is a UK-based cyber security advisory and managed services firm operating as a CREST-certified provider and IASME Certification Body. It delivers Cyber Posture Audits, Fully Managed Cyber (vCISO) programmes, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, manual penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and security awareness training, working alongside clients' existing IT teams and MSPs rather than replacing them. Services are also delivered through white-label UK and international partner programmes.

Product overview

Cyber Trust is a UK-based cyber security services company operating as a CREST-certified provider and IASME Certification Body. Rather than a unified software platform, the company offers a portfolio of interconnected professional services: the flagship Cyber Posture Audit provides a diagnostic view of organizational risk feeding into Fully Managed Cyber, an ongoing outsourced security team engagement. Core certification services include Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Technical testing services comprise penetration testing and vulnerability scanning. Supporting offerings include Security Talks for staff awareness and dedicated Partner Programmes for both UK and international MSPs and IT providers seeking to offer cyber services under their own brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Posture Audit A board-level cyber security assessment delivering a plain-English, joined-up view of organisational risk across people, process, technology, and suppliers, with a Fix-First Plan and 12-month roadmap. Priced from £2,000 + VAT. For UK organisations with existing IT teams or MSPs.
• Fully Managed Cyber Outsourced security team service providing ongoing ownership of an organisation's cyber programme including governance, compliance, certification management, vulnerability scanning, awareness training, phishing simulations, and board-ready reporting. Billed as a fixed four-weekly fee tailored to organisation size (20-500 employees) and complexity.
• Cyber Essentials UK government-backed cyber security certification covering five key technical controls, delivered with expert guidance, pre-checks, and unlimited free retests under Cyber Trust's IASME Certification Body status. Multiple tiers (Standard, Done For You, Plus Only, Complete Package) available.
• Cyber Essentials Plus Advanced Cyber Essentials certification including hands-on technical testing by accredited assessors covering device checks, configuration validation, and simulated malware/phishing attacks.
• Penetration Testing Manual, CREST-certified penetration testing covering external, internal, web application, and VPN/remote access assessments. Delivered by in-house CREST-certified tester with risk-based technical and management reports plus a debrief session.
• Vulnerability Scanning Regular automated vulnerability scanning with prioritised, human-readable reports and remediation guidance, available as a standalone service or as part of the Fully Managed Cyber programme.
• Security Talks & Training Live cyber security awareness sessions for staff covering phishing, passwords/MFA, remote working, social engineering, ransomware, and incident reporting, delivered in-person or remotely via Teams/Zoom. Offered standalone or as part of the broader managed programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180+ 5-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot with 4.9/5 average rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Partners (Asia/South-East Asia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT managed service providers, cloud providers, cyber consultancies, BPO and outsourcing providers across Asia and South-East Asia (Philippines, Malaysia, India, etc.) white-label UK-grade cyber security services under their own brand. Charlie Pedro (Head of International Operations, based in Philippines) leads partner development and coordination across time zones.
• UK MSP and IT Provider PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based MSPs and IT providers partner with Cyber Trust to offer cyber security services (Cyber Essentials, Fully Managed Cyber, pen testing, vulnerability scanning, security talks) to their clients without building in-house cyber teams. Partners retain client relationships and billing. Stan (Partner Relationship Manager) manages programme.
• IASMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial IASME Certification Body authorised to deliver Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications in the UK. Provides scheme access, certification infrastructure, and free cyber insurance (up to £25,000) for eligible certified organisations.
• CREST (Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREST-certified penetration testing firm. CREST certification provides accreditation for penetration testing services and credibility assurance for clients requiring independently verified security testing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Titania: UK-based cyber security specialist focused on security configuration assessment, auditing, and compliance tools/services. Overlaps with Cyber Trust on cyber posture auditing and assurance work.
• CyberSmart: UK-based cybersecurity provider focused on Cyber Essentials certification, compliance automation, and SME security services. Directly comparable target customer (UK SMEs and mid-market), certification-led GTM, and similar reliance on IASME scheme economics.
• Falanx Cyber: UK-listed cyber security services firm providing penetration testing, managed detection and response, and assurance services. Comparable UK mid-market focus and services-led model.
• Pentest People: UK-based penetration testing and cyber security services firm (CREST-accredited) targeting mid-market organisations. Closely comparable in pen testing, vulnerability assessment, and UK Cyber Essentials delivery.
• Bridewell: UK-based cyber security consultancy offering penetration testing, managed security services, and compliance consulting across regulated industries. Comparable services portfolio and UK enterprise/mid-market customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group: Large UK-headquartered cyber security and resilience consultancy with extensive penetration testing, managed detection, and assurance services. Operates broadly across the same service lines as Cyber Trust but at far greater scale.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure): European-headquartered cybersecurity vendor offering managed detection, consulting, and penetration testing. Overlaps with Cyber Trust on managed security and advisory but operates globally with proprietary technology.

Others

• IASME Consortium: UK scheme owner for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Not a direct competitor — Cyber Trust is an IASME Certification Body — but strategically connected as the standards-setting body whose scheme economics and demand directly shape Cyber Trust's certification revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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