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SEC Consult

Leading European cybersecurity consultancy from Vienna with a prolific vulnerability research program and deep expertise in IoT and embedded systems security.

About

SEC Consult is a leading European cybersecurity consultancy headquartered in Vienna, Austria, providing comprehensive penetration testing and security advisory services across Europe and internationally. Founded in 2002, SEC Consult has grown into one of the most respected security consultancies in the DACH region and broader European market, with offices in Austria, Germany, Singapore, and other locations.

The company is known for its deep technical expertise and vulnerability research program, having discovered and responsibly disclosed hundreds of vulnerabilities in widely used software products, particularly in embedded devices, IoT systems, and enterprise applications. SEC Consult's services include web application penetration testing, network testing, mobile application testing, IoT and embedded device security, red teaming, and source code review. Their Vulnerability Lab has published research on critical vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices worldwide, demonstrating the caliber of their technical team.

The company follows OWASP, OSSTMM, and PTES methodologies and holds ISO 27001 certification. SEC Consult serves enterprise clients across financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and government sectors, with particular expertise in European regulatory compliance including GDPR, NIS 2, and DORA. Their consultants hold certifications including OSCP, OSCE, CREST CRT, and CISSP.

Methodologies

OWASPOSSTMMPTESTIBER-EU

Team Activity

Active in CTF competitions
Austrian Export Award
Speaker: Black Hat Europe
Speaker: Hack In The Box
Speaker: DeepSec

Score Breakdown

43/100
Accreditations15/100 (30%)
Reviews0/100 (25%)
Team Activity59/100 (15%)
Experience100/100 (15%)
Service Breadth100/100 (15%)

Details

Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Founded
2002
Team Size
51-200
Markets
Europe, APAC, Global
Geography
Regional

Accreditations

ISO 27001

Best For

EnterpriseMid-Market
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