Africa
South African penetration testing providers serving the continent's most mature cybersecurity market.
Johannesburg and Cape Town host established firms with 20+ years of experience, serving financial services, mining, telecoms, and government sectors with expertise in POPIA compliance.
UK offensive security consultancy delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing, adversary simulation and CBEST, TIBER-EU and TBEST threat-led testing, mainly for financial services and other large organisations.
Ethical hacking team within Orange Cyberdefense with a 20+ year track record. Known for building industry-standard security tools and groundbreaking research.
Johannesburg-based infosec consultancy operating since 2002. One of Africa's oldest pen testing firms with deep technical expertise.
CREST-accredited pan-European cybersecurity services provider delivering penetration testing and managed security from Dublin with a strong UK and Ireland presence.
We currently list 4 penetration testing providers serving South Africa. 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.
Of the 4 providers listed for South Africa, 3 hold CREST accreditation, the most widely recognised standard for penetration testing quality in the Africa 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.
Penetration testing costs in South Africa 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.