Trustwave logo

Trustwave

Global managed security provider with the elite SpiderLabs penetration testing team and deep PCI DSS compliance expertise.

About

Trustwave is a global cybersecurity and managed security services provider headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with a strong heritage in payment card security and penetration testing. Founded in 1995 and now a Singtel company, Trustwave operates one of the largest dedicated security operations centers and employs SpiderLabs, its elite team of ethical hackers, incident responders, and security researchers. SpiderLabs is recognized across the industry for its penetration testing capabilities, vulnerability research, and malware analysis work.

The team has discovered numerous zero-day vulnerabilities and regularly presents at major security conferences worldwide. Trustwave's penetration testing services cover web applications, networks, databases, mobile applications, and social engineering, with particular strength in PCI DSS-related testing given their status as a PCI Qualified Security Assessor.

The company serves thousands of businesses globally across regulated industries including financial services, retail, healthcare, and hospitality. Their testing methodology follows OWASP, PTES, and proprietary SpiderLabs standards refined over decades of engagements. Trustwave provides detailed remediation guidance alongside their findings and integrates testing results into their broader managed security and threat intelligence offerings.

Methodologies

OWASPPTESNIST

Team Activity

Active in CTF competitions
SC Awards Best Managed Security Service
Speaker: Black Hat
Speaker: DEF CON
Speaker: RSA Conference

Score Breakdown

57/100
Accreditations64/100 (30%)
Reviews0/100 (25%)
Team Activity59/100 (15%)
Experience100/100 (15%)
Service Breadth95/100 (15%)

Details

Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founded
1995
Team Size
500+
Markets
Global, North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America
Geography
Global

Accreditations

PCI QSAISO 27001SOC 2CREST

Best For

EnterpriseMid-Market
Visit TrustwaveWrite a Review

Related Providers

Best UK ProviderBest for EnterpriseResearch Leaders
NCC Group logo

NCC Group

Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and comprehensive penetration testing services.

75
Score
LOCManchester, United Kingdom
Web ApplicationNetworkMobile App+13
CRESTCHECKCBEST+6
Best for Mid-MarketBest for Financial Services
NetSPI logo

NetSPI

Leading penetration testing firm with the Resolve platform for continuous attack surface management, trusted by nine of the top ten US banks.

60
Score
LOCMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Web ApplicationNetworkCloud+8
SOC 2ISO 27001CREST
Rapid7 logo

Rapid7

Creators of Metasploit offering enterprise penetration testing integrated with their comprehensive vulnerability management and security operations platform.

50
Score
LOCBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Web ApplicationNetworkMobile App+7
SOC 2ISO 27001
Pentest People logo

Pentest People

CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing firm with an innovative SecurePortal platform and transparent pricing for mid-market organizations.

55
Score
LOCLeeds, United Kingdom
Web ApplicationNetworkMobile App+7
CRESTCHECKCyber Essentials Plus+1