# Wireless penetration testing companies: compared

Source: https://pentestcompare.com/services/wireless-penetration-testing/
Publisher: Excession Labs (pentestcompare.com)
Last updated: 2026-11-09

Wireless penetration testing providers compared from their own pages: on-site work, SSID and guest network segmentation, rogue access points, price drivers.

> **Short answer:** Wireless penetration testing checks Wi-Fi and related radio networks for weak encryption, rogue access points and poor separation between guest and corporate networks. It usually needs testers on site, so travel affects price. The table lists providers that state wireless testing, sorted A to Z, with price and sample report status as published.

Wireless penetration testing checks the Wi-Fi your staff, guests and devices use. The tester stands within range of your access points and looks for weak settings, rogue devices and a guest network that reaches internal systems. This page lists providers whose own pages state wireless testing. Facts come from the [PentestCompare dataset](/directory/), checked on 9 November 2026, sorted A to Z. Excession Labs (publisher of this site) appears only where its dataset row matches.

| Provider | Type | Delivery | Web | API | Cloud | AI apps | Published price | Turnaround | Retest | Sample report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bishop Fox](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/bishop-fox/) | Offensive security consultancy | human-led | yes | yes | yes | yes | not published | Not published | Not published | not published |
| [Bridewell](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/bridewell/) | Cyber security services provider | human-led | yes | yes | yes | yes | custom quote | Not published | Not published | on request |
| [Claranet](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/claranet/) | Managed services and cyber security provider | human-led | yes | yes | unknown | unknown | custom quote | Not published | Retesting is included as part of the engagement. | not published |
| [Halo Security](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/halo-security/) | PTaaS platform | hybrid | yes | yes | unknown | unknown | custom quote | Not published | One round of retesting is included; Halo verifies fixes and issues an updated report. | not published |
| [Integrity360](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/integrity360/) | Cyber security services provider | human-led | yes | yes | yes | unknown | custom quote | Not published | Continuous retest options are mentioned. | not published |
| [LRQA (Nettitude)](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/lrqa-nettitude/) | Assurance and cyber security provider (Nettitude is now part of LRQA) | human-led | yes | unknown | yes | yes | custom quote | Mobile tests: start within two weeks and usually at least three days per application. | Not published | not published |
| [NetSPI](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/netspi/) | Penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) | human-led | yes | yes | yes | yes | not published | Not published | Not published | not published |
| [Outpost24](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/outpost24/) | PTaaS platform | hybrid | yes | yes | unknown | yes | custom quote | Snapshot is 10 days of manual testing and Assure is 3 days. SWAT runs for 12 months. | Snapshot and Assure each include a 60-day retest window. SWAT checks fixes for 12 months. No retest terms found for the AI and LLM service. | not published |
| [Prescient Security](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/prescient-security/) | Consultancy | hybrid | yes | yes | yes | unknown | from $6,000 per engagement (scope-based) | Not published | Cait: up to 2 retests within 30 days of each scan. No retest terms stated for Traditional and Compliance pentests. | not published |
| [Raxis](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/raxis/) | Consultancy | human-led | yes | yes | yes | yes | custom quote | Quote requests answered usually in one business day; PTaaS findings appear in real time. | Retesting is built into the PTaaS workflow; Raxis Attack includes year-round retesting of fixes. | public |
| [Schellman](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/schellman/) | Consultancy | human-led | yes | yes | yes | yes | custom quote | Not published | Not stated on the page. | public |
| [Secure Ideas](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/secure-ideas/) | Consultancy | human-led | yes | yes | unknown | unknown | $8,160 per test (flat fee, starting) | Testing usually starts two to four weeks after contracting; one to two weeks of testing. | Not included by default; retesting is listed as a factor that can change the quote. | public |
| [Stingrai](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/stingrai/) | Penetration testing consultancy and platform | hybrid | yes | yes | yes | yes | US$3,000 per assessment | Autonomous Pentest: same-day results. | Automated retests are listed on the Autonomous plan; the page says retests are included in the fixed plans. No window is stated. | public |
| [SySS](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/syss/) | Consultancy | human-led | yes | yes | yes | yes | custom quote | Not published. A Quick Penetration Test option can start right after the order and is done remotely. | A retest after fixes confirms the fixes work and checks for new attack points. | not published |
| [Vumetric](https://pentestcompare.com/providers/vumetric/) | Penetration testing consultancy | human-led | yes | yes | yes | unknown | custom quote | Most penetration tests can be performed within a couple of days, but some span several weeks or months depending on complexity. | Not stated | on request |

## What does wireless penetration testing cover?

It covers the wireless access layer of your network: encryption and authentication settings, rogue and unauthorized devices, guest access and the path from Wi-Fi to internal systems. NIST SP 800-115 section 4.4 describes wireless scanning and says passive scanning tools capture traffic within range of the antenna and report attributes such as SSID, device type, channel and MAC address.

Typical checks:

| Check | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Passive scan of SSIDs and devices | Which networks and devices are in range, including unknown ones |
| Rogue access point search | Devices you did not approve |
| Encryption and authentication review | Weak or outdated settings, such as shared passphrases |
| Guest network separation | Whether a guest can reach internal hosts |
| Client attacks against test devices | How devices behave near a fake network |

NIST notes that a passive scan transmits nothing, so it leaves little trace and suits detecting unauthorized devices. Active tests on live users need written scope.

## Who needs a wireless pentest, and when?

Offices with many staff, retail sites, clinics, warehouses and campuses benefit most, because the signal reaches outside the building. Companies that run only cloud services with no office Wi-Fi gain little. Test after you change access points or controllers, open a site, or add a guest network.

Some auditors ask for wireless evidence when it falls inside a compliance scope. Ask your assessor first. Wireless work often forms part of a wider [network penetration test](/services/network-penetration-testing/).

## What should you ask a wireless pentest provider?

Put these questions in writing:

1. Which protocols are in scope: Wi-Fi only, or Bluetooth and other radio too?
2. How many sites, buildings and SSIDs does the quote assume?
3. Do you test guest network separation, and how do you prove it?
4. How do you find rogue access points?
5. What is done on site and what is done remotely?
6. What are your rules for active tests near staff and visitors?
7. Can I see a sample report?

Also check whether the provider tests radio devices in products. That belongs to [IoT penetration testing](/services/iot-penetration-testing/).

## What drives the price of a wireless pentest?

Travel and time on site drive price first. Then come the number of sites, buildings, access points and SSIDs, the protocols in scope, and whether the tester must return for a retest. Large open areas need more walking and scanning than a single floor.

Most providers in the table quote after scoping. Where a price is listed, check the unit and the scope it covers before you compare.

## How should you read the table?

Each row shows what that provider says on its own pages. "Not published" means we found no statement. The dataset shows human-led and hybrid delivery for this service. Check the provider page to see how it runs the on-site part.

The Turnaround and Retest columns show the provider's claim. A retest of a wireless fix may need a second site visit, so ask whether it is included. A public sample report lets you see how findings are tied to access points and locations.

## What scoping mistakes do buyers make?

Four mistakes recur:

- Leaving out a site, a floor or a guest SSID from the written scope.
- Not telling the building owner or landlord when the signal covers shared space.
- Forgetting that testers may need access to a controller or a test device.
- Testing during working hours without a plan for staff who see an unknown network.

Get written authorization from the system owner for each site. See the [pentest provider directory](/directory/) for more service types.

## Questions

### Can wireless penetration testing be done remotely?

Radio signals only reach a limited distance, so most wireless work needs a tester within range of your access points. Ask each provider what is done on site and what is done remotely, such as a review of controller settings.

### What is a rogue access point?

It is a wireless device on your network that you did not approve. NIST SP 800-115 describes finding rogue devices by passive scanning, for example by checking MAC address vendors against the vendors you deploy.

### Does wireless testing include Bluetooth?

It can, but it depends on the provider. Some pages list Wi-Fi only. Ask for the protocols in scope in writing, and list any Bluetooth or other radio devices you want covered.

### Why do wireless quotes depend on location?

Testers travel to each site and test within range of each access point. Number of sites, buildings and SSIDs change the work. Providers in the table mostly quote after scoping.

## Sources

- [NIST SP 800-115: Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment (section 4.4 Wireless Scanning)](https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/115/final)
- [PentestCompare methodology and provider dataset](https://pentestcompare.com/methodology/)