NCC Group

Overview

NCC Group was founded in 1999 and describes itself as a global cyber security and business resilience company with more than 25 years of history^[1]. Its team of more than 1,800 experts works across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, the largest published headcount among the firms in this list^[1].

Penetration testing is one of its core services, alongside technical assurance, digital forensics and incident response, embedded systems and hardware security, network infrastructure and container security, and managed services^[1]. The firm also sells continuous penetration testing, intended to replace point-in-time tests with ongoing assessment, and managed scanning through a customer portal^[1].

NCC Group’s size allows it to staff large multi-country programmes and specialist work such as hardware and embedded testing that smaller boutiques cannot cover. Its breadth also means that engagements are delivered by many different teams, so buyers often specify the consultants or practice they want. Prices are quoted per engagement.

NCC Group features

• Application, network and cloud penetration testing
• Continuous penetration testing
• Embedded systems and hardware security
• Network infrastructure and container security
• Digital forensics and incident response
• Managed scanning portal

NCC Group pricing

Quote-based, per engagement or programme.

NCC Group strengths and limitations

Appears in

• Best Penetration Testing Companies in 2026 #1
• Top 50 IT Outsourcing Companies in Europe: 2026 Edition #42
• Top 50 Cybersecurity Service Providers: 2026 Edition #5

NCC Group alternatives and competitors

Alternatives to NCC Group: companies ranked in the same lists.

• Optiv
• Atos
• AAccenture
• Coalfire
• Inspira Enterprise
• CGI
• BT Group plc
• DXC Technology
• LTM (formerly LTIMindtree)
• TSThales SafeNet Trusted Access
• NDNTT DATA
• KKyndryl