Penetration Testing Providers in Australia
APAC
Australian penetration testing providers with expertise in the Essential Eight, Australian government security standards, and APAC regulatory requirements.
Australia has a mature cybersecurity market with providers serving government, finance, and mining sectors.
Australia's pen testing market is anchored by the ACSC Essential Eight and APRA CPS 234 for regulated financial services, with IRAP assessors serving government engagements. Providers in Sydney and Melbourne commonly support APAC-wide programmes and combine offensive testing with governance alignment to CPS 230 and Privacy Act obligations.
Most relevant: ISO 27001 pen testing providers.
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Providers headquartered in Australia, ranked by overall score. These local firms often bring deeper market context and language coverage than global competitors.
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Borderless CS
Australian CREST ANZ and CREST International accredited pen testing firm focused on enterprise-grade, manual-first offensive security. Sydney and Brisbane offices.
Borderless CS
Australian CREST ANZ and CREST International accredited pen testing firm focused on enterprise-grade, manual-first offensive security. Sydney and Brisbane offices.
CyberCX
Australia and New Zealand's largest pure-play cybersecurity firm with offices in every major ANZ capital. CREST ANZ accredited and IRAP-listed for Australian Government testing.
Project Black
Australian senior-led boutique pen testing firm with consultants in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. CREST CRT, OSCP, and OSCE certified testers.
Sekuro
Australian CREST-accredited cybersecurity consultancy formed from the 2021 Privasec, Naviro, AvertRo, and Theta merger. Risk-led offensive security with strong APRA and Essential Eight programme work.
The Missing Link
Sydney-headquartered Australian cybersecurity firm founded in 1997, now part of Infosys. CREST-approved with OSCP, OSCE, and OSEE-certified testers.
Aon Cyber Solutions
Cybersecurity consulting division of global insurance leader Aon, uniquely combining penetration testing with cyber risk quantification and insurance expertise.
Bugcrowd
Crowdsourced bug bounty pioneer founded in 2012 by Casey Ellis, offering managed programs and crowd-powered penetration testing from hundreds of thousands of ethical hackers.
CrowdStrike
Global cybersecurity leader leveraging world-class threat intelligence from the Falcon platform to deliver intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming.
Kroll
Global risk advisory firm with a 400+ person cyber practice. IR-led penetration testing that feeds active breach intelligence straight into test scoping.
Mandiant
World-renowned cybersecurity firm now part of Google Cloud, delivering threat intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming informed by front-line incident response experience.
NCC Group
Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and comprehensive penetration testing services.
SECFORCE
Canary Wharf-based adversary simulation and CBEST-aligned penetration testing consultancy, delivering CREST-accredited offensive security to UK financial services and other organisations with the most demanding requirements.
Penetration Testing in Australia, FAQs
How do I find a penetration testing provider in Australia?+
We currently list 15 penetration testing providers serving Australia. You can filter by service type, accreditation, compliance expertise, and pricing to find the best fit for your requirements. Each provider profile includes verified accreditations, service details, and independent scores based on our transparent methodology.
What accreditations should I look for in Australia?+
Of the 15 providers listed for Australia, 9 hold CREST accreditation, the most widely recognised standard for penetration testing quality in the APAC region. Other valuable accreditations include CHECK (for UK government work), ISO 27001, and SOC 2. The right accreditations depend on your industry and regulatory requirements.
How much does penetration testing cost in Australia?+
Penetration testing costs in Australia vary significantly based on scope and complexity. A standard web application test typically ranges from $5,000 to $25,000, network penetration tests from $10,000 to $30,000, and comprehensive red team engagements from $30,000 to over $100,000. Key cost factors include the number of targets, required accreditations, testing methodology, and whether on-site presence is needed. See our general pricing guide for more detail.