Bishop Fox review

Elite consulting firm with deep research expertise for complex security assessments.

Top 11 rank

#3 of 11

Score

8.9/9.4

Pricing

$$$$ ($30k to $200k+ /project)

HQ

Tempe, USA

Verdict

Bishop Fox is a top choice for its deep bench of expert consultants and research-led approach, delivering high-quality results for challenging security assessments.

What customers praise

Their Cosmos (formerly CAST) platform provides a good portal for managing assessments and viewing findings, a significant step up from traditional PDF-only deliverables.

What customers criticise

As a premium consultancy, their services are among the most expensive on the market and their availability can be limited, requiring booking months in advance.

Best for

Companies with complex, high-stakes applications requiring deep, research-driven security testing from a top-tier consultancy.

At a glance

  • Integrations: Jira, ServiceNow
  • Compliance: SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP
  • Regions served: North America, Europe
  • Typical onboarding: 21 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-12. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Penetration Testing Services, verified June 12, 2026 — no paid placement.