What CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD does

CyberLab Consulting Ltd is a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy and managed security services provider headquartered in Macclesfield, with regional offices in Belfast, London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Duxford. It delivers an integrated portfolio organised across five pillars: Detect (penetration testing, Sophos MDR, IT health checks, M365 assessments, red teaming, HackRisk), Protect (endpoint, network, cloud, gateway, hybrid work, ransomware protection, SASE), Control (SOC, Zero Trust, ITDR, cloud security and build reviews), Support (managed security support, consultancy, incident response, social engineering, tabletop exercises), and Comply (Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, IASME Cyber Assurance, PCI DSS, NIST CSF 2.0). It serves 1,200+ organisations across eight primary verticals - healthcare (60+ NHS Trusts), finance (100+), public sector (350+), education (110+), retail/e-commerce (75+), housing associations (35+), local government (25+), and emergency services (25+) - with named customers including NHS, Nottingham City Council, Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire Police, Cambridge Building Society, Moat Homes, East Lothian Council, Sealey Group, and Futaba Manufacturing UK.

Core technology combines the proprietary AI-powered HackRisk platform (credit-score-style cyber risk reporting with dark-web scanning, vulnerability scanning, attack surface monitoring, supply-chain security, and phishing simulation under the CyberLab Control module) with best-of-breed vendor integrations: Sophos MDR (Titanium-tier partnership), Microsoft Defender and Authenticator, Guardsix/Logpoint SIEM+UEBA+SOAR, Forcepoint SASE/DLP/UEBA, Delinea Secret Server PAM, Vicarius vRx (vulnerability remediation), Cisco Meraki, Proofpoint, Mimecast, Forescout, SecurEnvoy, and Egress. CyberLab holds CREST (penetration testing and vulnerability assessment), CHECK, NCSC Cyber Advisor, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, IASME Cyber Assurance Assessor, and Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus certification body accreditations, and is a founding signatory to the CREST AI Charter.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring managed security subscriptions (Sophos MDR, SOC, managed support), project-based professional security consulting (penetration testing, compliance, incident response), security technology resale (software licences plus implementation), and certification/compliance services. Pricing is quote-based and tailored, supplemented by freemium lead-generation (free posture assessment, HackRisk free trial). GTM is sales-led with a multi-channel marketing programme spanning content, events (SecureTour 2026, Tales from the CyberLab podcast), vertical resource hubs, and vendor partner referrals. The firm is privately held with no external funding disclosed.

Name

CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD

Legal name

Cyberlab Consulting Limited

Website

https://cyberlab.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CyberLab Consulting Ltd is a CREST-, CHECK-, and NCSC-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy delivering penetration testing, Sophos MDR, SOC, and compliance services to 1,200+ organisations across healthcare, finance, public sector, education, and emergency services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Services (BPAEADAD), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory & Assessments (BPAKAHAH)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Penetration testing
• Managed security services
• Compliance assessment
• Security risk platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Alderley Edge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: Recurring managed security services including Sophos MDR, SOC monitoring, and managed security support delivered as ongoing subscriptions.
2. Professional Security Consulting: Consultancy services including penetration testing, security posture assessments, compliance advisory (Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, NIST), incident response, and tabletop exercises. Typically project-based or retainer arrangements.
3. Security Technology Resale: Resale and implementation of security solutions from vendor partners including Sophos, Microsoft, Guardsix, Forcepoint, and others. Revenue generated through software licenses, hardware, and associated professional services.
4. Certification and Compliance Services: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification body services, IASME cyber assurance assessments, and NIST CSF 2.0 assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

CYBERLAB CONSULTING LTD is a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy delivering penetration testing, managed security services, and compliance assessments to organizational clients. The firm complements these services with its proprietary HackRisk security platform to provide ongoing risk visibility and remediation tracking. Engagement is scoped per client, with accreditations including CREST, CHECK, and NCSC underpinning its testing authority.

Product overview

CyberLab is a CREST-, CHECK- and NCSC-accredited cyber consultancy and managed service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of cyber security services and solutions. The core offering includes HackRisk, an AI-powered cyber risk monitoring platform, combined with managed detection and response services powered by Sophos MDR. The company provides testing services (penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, red teaming, social engineering), compliance services (Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS, IASME), and strategic consultancy. Security solutions include Zero Trust architecture, SASE, ransomware protection, and incident response. The Detect-Protect-Control-Support-Comply framework organises the service portfolio into five pillars, all delivered through a consultative approach with strong vendor partnerships including Sophos, Microsoft, Vicarius, Logpoint/Gaurdsix, Forcepoint, Delinea, and Cisco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Penetration Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000+ hours of security testing completed in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• VicariuscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025Strategic partnership announced October 2025 enabling CyberLab customers to access Vicarius vRx platform for AI-powered vulnerability remediation and automated patch management. The partnership addresses the challenge of managing increasing vulnerabilities by combining CyberLab's cybersecurity expertise with Vicarius's automated vulnerability discovery, prioritisation, and remediation technology. CEO Gavin Wood noted orchestration and delivery of effective patch management has never been straightforward, and Vicarius provides coverage of smaller applications frequently forgotten.
• Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with ECRC helps protect SMEs, supply chain businesses and third sector organisations in the East of England against cybercrime. ECRC is part of the national roll out of Cyber Resilience Centres and works with regional Police, Academia, and businesses through training, assessments, and incident response advice. CyberLab brings IASME-approved Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification capabilities to the partnership.
• Cyber and Fraud Centre ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Membership joining Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland strengthens CyberLab's commitment to helping businesses stay secure through expanded community outreach. The Centre provides expert-led training, practical advice, and access to essential security resources. Partnerships with Police Scotland and the Scottish Government position the Centre at the forefront of national cybersecurity and fraud prevention. CyberLab collaborates with the Centre to enhance security offerings and empower businesses to build long-term resilience.
• SophosflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSophos is CyberLab's primary security vendor partnership. CyberLab holds Sophos Titanium Status (highest tier) and was named Sophos Public Sector Partner of the Year 2026. Delivers Sophos MDR managed detection and response services, Sophos XDR/EDR, Sophos Intercept X, and Sophos XGS firewalls. Leverages Sophos's global threat intelligence for 24/7 SOC capabilities.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicrosoft partnership enables delivery of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Authenticator MFA, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and Microsoft 365 security solutions. CyberLab offers Microsoft 365 Security Assessment and identity/access management solutions leveraging Microsoft's ecosystem.
• Guardsix (formerly Logpoint)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuardsix (formerly Logpoint) partnership provides converged SIEM solutions for organisations of all sizes. CyberLab delivers Logpoint Converged SIEM combining security information management, security event management, SOAR, and UEBA capabilities. Guardsix regional sales manager noted CyberLab as a key partner creating a blueprint of true client-centric engagement.
• ForcepointcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForcepoint partnership enables delivery of data-centric security including Forcepoint DLP, Forcepoint SASE, and Forcepoint UEBA solutions. Forcepoint brings industry-leading data security to SASE platform with unique control over how data is used even after download.
• DelineacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelinea partnership provides Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions including Delinea Secret Server. Delinea's AI-driven, cloud-native platform helps discover and secure all identities (human, machine, AI), manage access, and detect identity-based threats in real time.
• CiscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCisco partnership delivers networking and security solutions including Cisco firewalls, intrusion detection systems, Cisco Meraki, and advanced threat protection. Cisco's cloud-managed IT solutions unite networking, security, and management for streamlined efficiency.
• ProofpointcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProofpoint partnership enables delivery of email security, data loss prevention, and threat protection solutions.
• MimecastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMimecast partnership provides email security, archiving, and continuity solutions.
• ForescoutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForescout partnership enables delivery of automated cybersecurity for converged IT/OT/IoT environments.
• SecurEnvoycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecurEnvoy partnership provides multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions including security tokens and mobile authentication options.
• EgresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgress partnership enables delivery of intelligent email security and data loss prevention solutions.
• ChesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChess partnership (related entity) provides additional technology and channel relationships within the cybersecurity ecosystem.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CrowdStrike: Global endpoint and MDR platform vendor whose Falcon platform competes with Sophos MDR and therefore influences CyberLab's managed services economics. Comparable only as a platform incumbent shaping the MSSP ecosystem in which CyberLab operates.
• Trustwave: Global MSSP and security consultancy offering managed detection and response, pen testing and compliance services. Comparable managed security and advisory portfolio to CyberLab, with much larger international footprint.
• NCC Group: Largest UK-listed pure-play cybersecurity consultancy offering CREST-accredited penetration testing, managed detection and response and compliance services to enterprises and public sector. Direct overlap with CyberLab's pen testing, MDR and Cyber Essentials-adjacent offerings, but at much larger scale and with broader international reach.
• WithSecure (formerly F-Secure): European-headquartered cybersecurity vendor and consultancy delivering managed detection and response, vulnerability management and consulting services. Overlaps with CyberLab's MDR and pen testing offerings and competes for UK and European enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• Adarma: UK-based managed security services provider focused on detection and response, threat intelligence and security operations. Comparable MSSP business model serving UK enterprises and regulated customers.
• PureCyber: UK-based cybersecurity services firm offering penetration testing, managed security and compliance consultancy. Comparable boutique UK cyber consultancy competing for similar regulated and mid-market customers.
• Prism Infosec: UK-based independent cyber security consultancy providing CREST-accredited penetration testing, managed security and incident response. Closely comparable in size, accreditation and service portfolio to CyberLab.
• Bridewell: UK-based CREST and NCSC-accredited cyber security consultancy and MSSP providing pen testing, MDR, SOC and compliance services to regulated sectors (finance, government, critical infrastructure). Closest comparable in scale, accreditation stack and vertical mix to CyberLab.
• Cyberis: UK-based cyber security consultancy offering pen testing, managed security services and incident response. Direct competitor in CREST-accredited testing and managed security for UK mid-market and enterprise customers.

Others

• F-Secure (consumer heritage): Heritage consumer and SMB cybersecurity vendor with adjacent managed and consulting capabilities. Indirect adjacency to CyberLab's SMB and public sector customer base via partner or reseller relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CyberLabUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyberlabconsulting
• Instagraminstagram.com/cyberlabpeople
• TikToktiktok.com/@cyberlab_

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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