BeeSec

CREST-accredited cybersecurity partner. Expert-led penetration testing, security advisory, and compliance support for organisations that take security seriously.

The partnership

Why we work together

BeeSec is ScaleAround’s strategic partner for cybersecurity testing and assurance. Where a ScaleAround engagement identifies the need for penetration testing, security assessment, or compliance support, BeeSec brings the specialist expertise to deliver it with precision and clarity.

BeeSec is a boutique UK cybersecurity consultancy that takes a different approach to the larger security firms. Every engagement is led by senior consultants, reports are delivered within five working days, and findings are presented in plain English with actionable remediation guidance rather than a wall of CVEs. That directness is why they are a natural fit for ScaleAround clients.

ScaleAround provides the strategic direction and technology oversight. BeeSec provides the security depth. The client gets independent, expert-led testing without the overhead of a large security firm or the risk of an inexperienced tester.

Headquarters

Maidstone, UK

Approach

Boutique, senior-led engagements

Reporting SLA

Five working days guaranteed

Sectors

Financial services, healthcare, SaaS, professional services, public sector

Accreditations

CREST, Cyber Essentials Plus, IASME Consortium

Website

beesec.co.uk https://www.beesec.co.uk

CAPABILITIES

What BeeSec delivers

Penetration testing

Comprehensive security testing across the full attack surface. Web application and API testing mapped to the OWASP Top 10. Internal and external infrastructure assessments. Mobile application testing for Android and iOS. Cloud integration testing, wireless network assessments, and source code review.

Specialist services including red teaming with MITRE ATT&CK mapping, social engineering (physical, phishing, vishing, OSINT), stolen asset testing, build reviews, and network device configuration analysis.

Security advisory and compliance

Strategic security support beyond testing. Threat modelling workshops, cyber security reviews against NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation support, and PCI DSS compliance guidance from self-assessment through to formal assessment.

Fractional CISO service for organisations that need senior security leadership without a full-time hire. Bespoke security roadmaps, board-level reporting, and ongoing advisory tailored to the business.

Testing Depth

Full-spectrum security testing

Application security

Web application testing, web services and API testing (OWASP API Top 10), mobile application testing for Android and iOS, and source code review for SQL injection, XSS, buffer overflow, and other vulnerabilities.

Infrastructure and network

Internal and external infrastructure testing, wireless network assessments including signal bleed and rogue access point scanning, network device configuration review for firewalls, switches, and routers.

Red teaming and social engineering

Controlled real-world attack simulations for mature organisations. Physical infiltration assessments, phishing and vishing campaigns, and OSINT reconnaissance. Results documented against the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Cloud, build, and hardening

Cloud integration testing for environments without traditional front ends. Build reviews of gold images prior to estate-wide deployment. Service hardening checks to verify security configuration is appropriately applied.

All testing is mapped to recognised industry frameworks. Web application vulnerabilities link to the OWASP Top 10. API findings reference the OWASP API Top 10. Red team engagements document detections against MITRE ATT&CK. Vulnerability assessments support ongoing tracking and management without disrupting daily operations.

COMPLIANCE AND ASSURANCE

Standards that matter

Cyber Essentials

Support from self-assessment through to Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation under the NCSC Approved Scheme. Technical guidance at every stage.

ISO 27001 and NIST CSF

Gap analysis, remediation planning, and ongoing compliance support against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

PCI DSS

Compliance review and guidance from self-assessment questionnaire through to formal assessment, ensuring payment card data is properly protected.

Fractional CISO

Senior security leadership on a fractional basis. Security roadmaps, policy development, board reporting, and hands-on guidance without the cost of a full-time hire.

ACCREDITED

Independently verified

Crest

CREST-accredited for penetration testing. CREST is the international not-for-profit accreditation body that certifies technical security service providers meet rigorous standards of competence and ethics.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Certified under the NCSC Approved Cyber Essentials Scheme at Plus level, demonstrating that BeeSec’s own infrastructure and operations meet the security standards they help clients achieve.

IASME Consortium

Certified by The IASME Consortium Ltd, a leading UK certification body for information assurance and governance standards.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

What is CREST accreditation

CREST is the international not-for-profit accreditation body that certifies technical security service providers meet rigorous standards of competence, ethics, and quality. CREST-accredited penetration testing means the testing team has been independently verified to a high professional standard.

How does the ScaleAround and BeeSec partnership work?

ScaleAround provides the strategic direction and technology oversight. BeeSec provides specialist cybersecurity testing and advisory. The client gets independent, expert-led security testing through a single accountable relationship with ScaleAround.

How quickly does BeeSec deliver reports?

BeeSec guarantees a five working day reporting SLA. Reports are written in plain English with actionable remediation guidance, not just a list of CVEs. Findings are mapped to recognised frameworks including OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK.

What types of penetration testing does BeeSec offer?

BeeSec offers web application testing, API and web services testing, internal and external infrastructure testing, mobile application testing, wireless network testing, cloud integration testing, red teaming, social engineering, source code review, build reviews, and vulnerability assessments.

Does BeeSec offer ongoing security support?

Yes. Beyond one-off testing, BeeSec provides fractional CISO services, ongoing vulnerability management, Cyber Essentials accreditation support, ISO 27001 and NIST CSF compliance, and PCI DSS guidance.

How often should we have a penetration test?

Best practice is at least annually, and after any significant change to your infrastructure or applications. Many compliance frameworks including PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials Plus require regular testing.

What is the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test?

A vulnerability assessment scans for known weaknesses and reports them. A penetration test goes further by actively exploiting vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world impact. Both are valuable, but a penetration test provides deeper assurance.

Can BeeSec test our cloud infrastructure?

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