Precursor Security

Precursor Security

Precursor Security Ltd

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Penetration TestingOffensive SecurityManaged SecurityDetection & Response24/7 SOCIncident-response hotline
Founded 2018Serves Enterprise, SMB, Public Sector
Profile last updated: October 30, 2026

About

Founded in 2018, Precursor Security is a cybersecurity company based in Leeds, United Kingdom working in penetration testing, offensive security, managed security +7 more.

Precursor Security is a UK cyber security firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It delivers offensive security services, including penetration testing, red team operations, social engineering, and vulnerability assessments, alongside defensive services such as a 24/7 managed SOC, managed detection and response, threat hunting, and incident response. It also provides compliance services covering ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CSRB 2025 readiness. The company holds CREST accreditation for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and Security Operations Centre services. Its SOC operates from Newcastle with UK-based, DBS-checked analysts. The company states that its SOC threat intelligence feeds into its penetration testing methodology. It is listed on the UK Government G-Cloud 14 framework.

Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Founded

2018

Legal name

Precursor Security Ltd

Focus areas

penetration testingmanaged SOCMDRvulnerability assessmentCRESTincident responsered teamcompliance

Languages

EN

Services & products

Security domains

Penetration TestingOffensive SecurityManaged SecurityDetection & ResponseIncident ResponseThreat IntelligenceNetwork SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecurityGRC & Compliance

How they deliver

Professional ServicesManaged ServicesConsulting

Operations

Runs a 24/7 security operations centrePublishes an incident-response hotline on its website

Products

Resilien

Managed SOC / MDR

Managed security service with a UK-based 24/7 Security Operations Centre providing monitoring, detection, and containment.

EdgeProtect

Attack Surface Management

External exposure monitoring that maps internet-facing assets, software exposure, and fake websites using the company's name, with no agents to install.

Customers

EnterpriseSMBPublic Sector

Industries served

GovernmentDefenceHealthcareFinancial ServicesLegalTechnology

Compliance & partners

Compliance frameworks

ISO 27001Cyber EssentialsPCI DSSGDPRCSRB 2025DORANHS DSPTFCA PS7/24NIS Regulations

Technology partners

MicrosoftCrowdStrike

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

CREST Penetration Testing

Issued by: CREST
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CREST Approved SOC

Issued by: CREST

CREST Vulnerability Assessment

Issued by: CREST

ISO 27001

G-Cloud 14 Supplier

Issued by: Crown Commercial Service

Industry memberships

Shadowserver Alliance

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