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Bridewell

Fast-growing CREST and CHECK-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in critical national infrastructure sectors.

About

Bridewell is a UK-based cybersecurity consultancy headquartered in Bristol, England, that has rapidly grown to become one of the most respected penetration testing and security services providers in the UK market. Founded in 2013, Bridewell holds CREST and CHECK accreditations and has built particular expertise in serving critical national infrastructure sectors including energy, aviation, transport, and financial services.

The company provides a comprehensive range of offensive security services including web application penetration testing, infrastructure testing, cloud security assessments, red teaming, and social engineering. Bridewell is known for their approach to security consulting that combines technical penetration testing with strategic advisory, helping organizations build security programs rather than just identify vulnerabilities.

Their consultants hold advanced certifications including CREST CCT, OSCP, and SANS GIAC, and the company invests heavily in continuous professional development. Bridewell has been recognized with multiple industry awards and is frequently cited as one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the UK. Their Security Operations Centre provides 24/7 monitoring capabilities that complement their testing services, giving clients both offensive and defensive coverage.

Methodologies

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Team Activity

CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards - Penetration Testing Company of the Year
Fast Track 100
Speaker: BSides Bristol
Speaker: CREST Congress

Score Breakdown

56/100
Accreditations68/100 (30%)
Reviews0/100 (25%)
Team Activity36/100 (15%)
Experience100/100 (15%)
Service Breadth100/100 (15%)

Details

Headquarters
Bristol, United Kingdom
Founded
2013
Team Size
201-500
Markets
UK
Geography
National

Accreditations

CRESTCHECKISO 27001Cyber Essentials Plus

Best For

Mid-MarketEnterpriseCritical Infrastructure
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