UK Based Security Consulting

Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations

As an independent security consultant I deliver detailed, real-world penetration testing and red team exercises to help organisations identify and reduce cyber risk.

Profile

About Secured By Offense

I am a UK-based security consultant specialising in authorised penetration testing and red team operations. I work with organisations of all sizes to identify vulnerabilities through realistic attack simulation and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen their security posture.

Services

Web Application & API Testing

Comprehensive manual testing of web applications and APIs.

Network & Infrastructure Testing

External, internal, and Active Directory assessments.

Red Team Operations

Realistic adversary emulation exercises.

Certifications

Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (BSCP)

PortSwigger

Advanced certification demonstrating expert-level skills in web application security testing, including multi-stage exploitation of complex vulnerabilities such as IDOR, stored XSS, OS command injection, and SQL injection.

Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)

Zero-Point Security

Advanced red team certification focused on real-world enterprise Active Directory attacks, Cobalt Strike operations, lateral movement, persistence, and privilege escalation techniques.

Pro Labs

HackTheBox

Advanced practical training in real-world Active Directory environments, covering enumeration, lateral movement, persistence, and privilege escalation in complex enterprise networks.

Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM)

The Cyber Scheme

NCSC-recognised UK certification covering penetration testing fundamentals across network infrastructure and web applications.

Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)

INE Security

Practical entry-level certification validating hands-on skills in network and web penetration testing.

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Vendor-neutral certification covering core cybersecurity principles, risk management, and best practices.

Typical Engagement Costs

All pricing is indicative and based on typical scope. A fixed price quotation will be provided following an initial scoping call.

Web Application Test

£3,500 – £9,500

Typical engagement covering external web applications and APIs.

External Network Test

£2,800 – £7,500

Perimeter and external infrastructure assessment.

Most Popular

Internal / AD Red Team

£6,500 – £14,500

Internal network and Active Directory attack simulation.

Client Accreditation

Upon successful completion of testing, clients are awarded the official “Secured By Offense” accreditation badge unlocking further rewards and benefits.

Secured By Offense Accreditation

Ready to Strengthen Your Security Posture?

All work is conducted under formal contracts, NDAs and clearly defined Rules of Engagement.

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