Your partner in Governance,
Risk and Compliance
We Are Risk X. A proudly South African team of experts specializing in cybersecurity services and solutions.
With our global experience and successful track record of cybersecurity outcomes for clients across a wide range of industries and verticals in South Africa and Globally, with particular expertise in Financial Services, Telecoms, Retail, Mining and Service Providers verticals.
We are a PCI SSC and Payment Brand certified QSA, P2PE and PFI company, with clients spread across South Africa, Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Assurance & Pentesting
- Penetration TestingÂ
- PCI DSS Penetration Tests
- Web Application Penetration TestsÂ
- Wireless Penetration TestsÂ
- Mobile Penetration TestsÂ
Audit & Advisory Solutions
- PCI DSS ComplianceÂ
- Point-to-point Encryption (P2PE)Â
- Data Privacy (POPIA Act and EU-GDPR)
- ISO 27001:2022
- NIST Cyber SecurityÂ
Risk-X Methodologies and Processes
Risk X has developed a set of proprietary delivery methodologies based on a solid foundation of global best practice and honed by many years of real-world experience. Our approach is to thoroughly research the context of any engagement before bringing deep subject matter knowledge to bear in defining the client requirement and delivering an optimal outcome, presented in the form of accessible and actionable intelligence.
High-level examples of our engagement process include the following:

Risk-X Focus Areas
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
We are a team of security experts with global experience who collectively share many years of knowledge and experience in cybersecurity and business.
QUALITY
Our team of consultants are invested in our business, so we can guarantee quality and ensure that we maintain client satisfaction through constant review with our clients.
CONTINUITY
Work with a team that truly knows you—dedicated professionals committed to your long-term success, not just short-term gains. With us, you're more than a client; you're a valued partner on the journey to growth.
FLEXIBILITY
Our client-centric approach means every detail is meticulously managed, empowering you to achieve your goals with unmatched care and precision.
Insurance
Risk X insures through Lloyds of London and carries USD 5,000,000 cover for a wide range of professional liability.