Precursor Security
Yorkshire Cyber Security Operations

Leeds Headquarters

Precursor Security's main headquarters in Leeds, West Yorkshire. CREST-certified penetration testing team, incident response capability, and UK-based operations serving Yorkshire, North of England, and national clients with ISO 27001 certified security services and local data residency compliance.

CREST Accredited
UK Data Residency
ISO 27001 Certified
Local Yorkshire Base
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Credentials

Accredited, Certified,
Cleared.

Every engagement from Leeds HQ is backed by CREST organisational accreditation, ISO 27001 certified information security management, and a team with the individual certifications to match. Government and CNI clients can engage with the assurance of UK security-cleared personnel.

CREST Accredited

CREST-Accredited Organisation

Precursor Security holds CREST organisational accreditation for penetration testing, the highest UK standard for penetration testing providers. Accreditation is independently audited and covers processes, methodology, quality assurance, and individual tester competency. Every engagement letter references our CREST membership number for direct auditor verification.

CREST Org AccreditedCRTCCITCCWATCCSAS
ISO 27001 · CE+

Certified Security Management

Our information security management system is independently certified to ISO 27001:2022. We also hold Cyber Essentials Plus, the UK government-backed certification. Dual certification means your data is handled under the same rigorous controls we test our clients against.

ISO 27001:2022Cyber Essentials PlusGDPR CompliantUK Data Residency
UK Security Clearances

Security Checked Personnel

All Leeds-based staff are DBS-checked and BPSS cleared as a baseline standard for government, CNI, and regulated sector engagements. Get in touch to discuss staffing options for your project.

BPSS (All Staff)DBS CheckedMOD Compatible
Individual Certifications

Certification Depth

Our technical team holds a broad portfolio of offensive and defensive certifications maintained through continuous professional development and annual recertification. Every tester is certified beyond their CREST credential, covering specialisms from Active Directory attacks to cloud-native security.

OSCPOSCECCITCCWATAWS Security SpecialtyAzure Security EngineerCISMCISSP
Capabilities

What Leeds
Delivers.

All core offensive security, compliance, and incident response services are delivered from Leeds HQ. UK-based delivery means your data never leaves the country, your contacts are in your time zone, and your test team can be in your office the same day.

Offensive Security

CREST Penetration Testing

Our Leeds team delivers the full offensive security service portfolio: web application penetration testing, infrastructure and network testing, cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, GCP), API security testing, mobile application assessments, and configuration reviews. The team includes CREST Registered Testers with specialist depth across Active Directory, cloud-native environments, and DevSecOps pipeline integration.

UK Operations

Incident Response & Operations

Leeds HQ provides incident response war room facilities, client meeting rooms, and technical debrief capabilities. UK-based operations ensure compliance with government security clearance requirements, same-timezone escalation, and in-person crisis support within hours.

HQ Functions

Leadership & Technical Operations

Leeds headquarters houses our executive leadership, sales and account management teams, technical operations staff, and quality assurance functions. This central hub coordinates nationwide security operations including penetration testing delivery, compliance assessments, and client engagement management.

Yorkshire HQ

Strategic Yorkshire Location

Located in Leeds city centre, our headquarters benefits from excellent transport links including Leeds railway station (London 2hrs, Manchester 1hr, Edinburgh 2.5hrs), proximity to Leeds Bradford Airport, and M1/M62 motorway access. The location positions us at the heart of Yorkshire's growing tech sector while serving clients across the entire UK.

2h rail
To London
1h rail
To Manchester
2.5h rail
To Edinburgh
Engagement Pipeline

Working with Our Leeds Team.

From initial scoping call to technical debrief at our Yorkshire headquarters. Every engagement is managed by a dedicated Leeds-based account manager with direct access to the testing team.

Step 01

Initial Engagement & Scoping

Contact our Leeds-based account management team to discuss your security requirements. We offer in-person scoping meetings at our Leeds headquarters, remote video consultations, or on-site visits to your facilities. During scoping, our technical consultants define the assessment scope, identify key systems and applications, agree testing windows, and tailor our methodology to your specific risk profile and compliance requirements.

Step 02

Testing Execution from Leeds HQ

Our CREST-certified penetration testing team delivers security assessments from our Leeds headquarters, including web application penetration testing, infrastructure and network testing, cloud security assessments, and API security testing. Testing is conducted during agreed windows with daily progress updates and immediate escalation of critical findings. UK-based delivery ensures your data never leaves the UK, maintaining GDPR compliance and supporting data sovereignty requirements.

Step 03

Reporting & Analysis

Upon test completion, our technical writers produce detailed reports including executive summaries for board-level consumption and technical annexes with proof-of-concept exploitation details. Reports are quality-assured by our Leeds QA team before delivery, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and actionable remediation guidance aligned with CVSS scoring and industry best practices.

Step 04

Debrief at Leeds HQ or Remotely

Schedule a technical debrief session at our Leeds headquarters for in-person walkthrough of findings, attack chain demonstrations, and remediation planning. We also offer remote debrief sessions via secure video conferencing. Post-debrief, our team provides ongoing remediation support, retest validation of fixes, and annual recertification planning to maintain your security posture year-round.

Ready to Secure

The best time to test your defences is now.

Join the high-growth companies relying on Precursor for continuous offensive and defensive security.

CREST Triple Accredited|Fixed Price Quotes|Free Scoping Call|UK Based Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this service, methodologies, and deliverables.

Our Leeds headquarters is centrally located in Leeds city centre within the business district, providing easy access via Leeds railway station (10 minutes walk), bus routes along major corridors, and nearby parking facilities (Q-Park, NCP). The central location offers convenient access for clients across Yorkshire, the North of England, and national clients traveling via rail or road. Exact office address details are provided upon engagement confirmation for security and confidentiality reasons.

Yes. Leeds is Precursor Security's main UK headquarters and primary operational base. Executive leadership, the CREST-certified penetration testing team, sales, account management, and technical operations are all based here. Our Newcastle office houses our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC). We also maintain a presence in London for capital-based client engagement.

Leeds HQ houses our executive leadership team (CEO, CTO, COO), CREST-accredited penetration testing team (web app testers, infrastructure specialists, cloud security experts), sales and account management, technical operations staff, quality assurance team, and administrative support. The penetration testing team includes CREST Registered Testers (CRT), OSCP/OSCE certified consultants, and cloud security specialists. All technical staff are UK-based and security cleared where required for government or regulated sector engagements.

Leeds HQ delivers all core penetration testing services including web application penetration testing, infrastructure and network testing, cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, GCP), API security testing, mobile application assessments, and configuration reviews. We also deliver compliance assessments including Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 gap analysis, as well as incident response support and security advisory services.

Yes, we welcome client visits to our Leeds headquarters for scoping meetings, technical briefings, post-engagement debriefs, and incident response sessions. Our facilities include client meeting rooms, technical presentation areas, and a secure incident response war room for major security incidents. Visits should be scheduled in advance via your account manager. We also maintain strict confidentiality protocols ensuring client meetings are conducted in private spaces with appropriate NDAs and information security controls.

UK-based operations from our Leeds headquarters ensure several critical advantages: data residency (your sensitive data never leaves the UK, meeting GDPR requirements and data sovereignty obligations for financial services and government sectors), DBS-checked staff for government and regulated sector engagements, same time zone availability with no language barriers, and NCSC guidance compliance. We also offer managed detection and response delivered entirely from UK soil.

Most penetration tests can be scoped and scheduled within 3 to 5 business days of initial contact. Our Leeds-based account management team handles scoping calls typically within 24 hours of enquiry. Testing windows are agreed based on your schedule and our team availability. For urgent requirements, expedited scheduling is available. Contact our Leeds office directly at info@precursorsecurity.com or via our contact page to discuss timelines for your specific assessment.

Leeds HQ is accessible via multiple transport options: Leeds railway station (10-minute walk, direct trains from London King's Cross 2hrs, Manchester Victoria 1hr, Edinburgh 2.5hrs), local bus routes (services along major corridors stopping within 5 minutes), and nearby multi-storey car parks including Q-Park, NCP, and council-operated facilities (advance booking recommended). For clients driving from across Yorkshire or the North, M1 and M62 motorway access provides convenient road links.

Yes, Precursor Security operates multiple UK locations: Leeds headquarters (main office housing our penetration testing team, leadership, and operations), Newcastle Security Operations Centre (24/7 CREST SOC-accredited facility providing managed detection and response), London office (client engagement for capital-based organisations), and Edinburgh office at 83 Princes Street (Scottish client engagement hub). This multi-location presence ensures national coverage while maintaining UK data residency and localised client support across England and Scotland.