Bishop Fox vs NCC Group
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026). Last verified June 12, 2026.
The short answer
Bishop Fox ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #5) for Engineering leaders booking pentests for compliance or security. Elite consulting firm with deep research expertise for complex security assessments.
At a glance
| Bishop Fox | NCC Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) | #5 / The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Best for | Deep expertise for complex targets | Global testing for large enterprises |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($30k to $200k+ /project) | $$$$ ($25k to $300k+ /project) |
| HQ | Tempe, USA | Manchester, UK |
| Founded | 2005 | 1999 |
Bishop Fox
Elite consulting firm with deep research expertise for complex security assessments.
bishopfox.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
NCC Group
Global firm with a massive service portfolio ideal for complex enterprise needs.
www.nccgroup.com/us/our-services/cyber-security/penetration-testing/See full entry in The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services (2026)
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