About us
Since 2020, we’ve been radically redefining how enterprise security risks are discovered. We exist to continually outpace the cyber threats faced by our clients, using a Constant Cyber Attack™ methodology.
Our mission
Our mission is simple: to constantly compromise our clients. That might sound a little odd, but the intention of our expert Swarm of ethical hackers is pure. And they’ll use every possible weapon in their arsenal to identify where the weaknesses are within your organization, well before the ‘bad actors’ do.
Our Values
Our values define who we are. So, who are we? We’re service excellence fanatics. We’re radically candid, caring personally and challenging directly. We’re builders, continually evolving and growing. But when it comes down to it, we’re just passionate about cybersecurity.
There are also things we’re not. We’re not group thinkers. We’re not dinosaurs. We’re not a red teaming agency. And we’re definitely not besuited old-school pentest consultants.
Our Culture
We don’t look for an alphabet of technical qualifications, or expertise in technologies or languages that haven’t yet been invented. Our Swarm of fully-employed ethical hackers comprises practical, curious and passionate people who want to shape our community and make a difference to our clients.
Our Values.
We are the Swarm.
The Swarm always beats the individual. Knowledge flows. Momentum compounds. We hit harder together. No heroes.
Own it.
From problem to solution, we own the work, the quality, and the outcome. No excuses. No blame. No hiding behind tools. Excellence is non-negotiable.
Radical candor.
We challenge directly, care personally, and never hide behind process. Invite feedback. Say it early. Fix it fast.
Don’t become a dinosaur.
We’re apex predators. We hunt for signals others miss and challenge assumptions. Curiosity is mandatory. Adapt or face extinction.
We are CovertSwarm.
Hear from some of the amazingly talented people that make up our Swarm. People who, through Constant Cyber Attack™, are helping clients around the world outpace genuine cyber threats.
Join our Swarm
We exist to enhance cybersecurity for some of the world’s most successful companies. And we do it through a Swarm of ethical hackers who are just like you.
“We are really happy with CovertSwarm as our external RED team.”
COO and Co-founder, IT services and consulting company.
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Insights from the SWArm mind
Radical thinking and constant research inform all we do. Think ahead with shared intelligence from the CovertSwarm experts.
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