TrustedSec

Ohio-based consultancy founded by David Kennedy with 52 open-source tools

Overview

TrustedSec was founded in 2012 by David Kennedy and is based in Fairlawn, Ohio[6]. It reports having completed 7,400 custom security engagements, holding 207 industry certifications across its team and publishing 52 open-source tools[6].

Services span building, testing and hardening security programmes, including CREST-certified penetration testing, AI security consulting and remediation services, alongside defensive work[6]. Its public research and tooling are widely used by other testers, which lends the firm credibility in offensive security circles.

TrustedSec reports a Net Promoter Score of 92%, a company figure[6]. It is a mid-sized, consultancy-style provider rather than a platform, and prices engagements individually.

TrustedSec features

  • CREST-certified penetration testing
  • AI security consulting
  • Remediation services
  • 52 public open-source tools
  • Defensive and programme-building services

TrustedSec pricing

Quote-based.

TrustedSec strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • CREST certification
  • Strong open-source contribution
  • Combines testing and remediation

Limitations

  • Smaller global footprint than NCC Group
  • No platform for continuous testing
  • No published pricing

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