Specialist cybersecurity recruitment

Cyber security workforce architects

We design and build world-class Cyber Security teams for organisations in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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100%Cyber focused 2Dedicated regions 15+Domains

We design and build world-class Cyber Security teams for organisations in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

100% cyber focused 2 dedicated regions 15+ cyber domains
One industry

Purpose-built for cyber security hiring.

One industry, one specialized focus. That exclusive focus gives us an unfair advantage in finding, vetting, and placing security talent — globally.

100%
Cyber focused — certifications, tooling, and the threat landscape
2
Countries, worked properly — headquartered in Cape Town
Six ways in

Flexible engagement models.

Contingency recruitment, retained and executive search, RPO, contract staffing, managed service, and employer of record — no single approach fits every hiring challenge.

Full spectrum

Deep expertise across every discipline.

From red teaming to GRC, from cloud security to executive leadership — we place talent across the full security org.

Specialist cybersecurity recruitment

Cyber security workforce architects

We design and build world-class Cyber Security teams for organisations in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

2 Dedicated Regions
15+ Cyber domains
100% Cyber focused
Where we operate South Africa United Kingdom
WHY KEYSTONE CYBER

Purpose-built for cyber security hiring

We don't recruit across 50 industries. We recruit in one. That exclusive focus gives us an unfair advantage in finding, vetting, and placing security talent in two markets we know properly.

Exclusive cyber focus

100% cybersecurity. We understand the certifications, the tooling, and the threat landscape — so we know what separates good from exceptional.

Speed to shortlist

Our pre-vetted network means qualified shortlists in days, not weeks. No mismatched CVs — only candidates who meet your technical bar.

South Africa & the UK

Headquartered in Cape Town, working across the South African and United Kingdom security markets. Two markets known properly, rather than a map with pins in it.

Partnership approach

We embed into your hiring process — understanding your stack, culture, and threat landscape — to deliver candidates who actually fit.

OUR SERVICES

Flexible engagement models

No single approach fits every hiring challenge. Here's how we partner with clients across the globe:

01

Contingency recruitment

Risk-free hiring — you only pay when we successfully place the right candidate in your organisation.

02

Retained & executive search

Dedicated, confidential searches for CISO, Head of Security, and senior leadership positions.

03

Recruitment process outsourcing

We become your cybersecurity hiring function — managing sourcing, screening, and pipeline end-to-end.

04

Contract & temporary staffing

Skilled security professionals for project work, incident response surge, or bridging gaps.

05

Managed service & preferred supplier

Structured, SLA-driven partnerships for recurring cybersecurity staffing requirements.

06

Payroll & employer of record

Onboard cyber talent in new regions without a local entity — we handle payroll and compliance.

SECTORS WE COVER

Across every industry vertical

We deliver exceptional cybersecurity recruitment tailored to the unique security challenges of each sector.

Finance services & gov

Financial Services Healthcare Government & Defence

Tech & infrastructure

Technology, Software & SaaS Critical Infrastructure Retail & E-commerce

Energy & industry

Manufacturing Energy & Utilities Education

Professional & telecom

Professional Services & Consulting Aviation & Aerospace Telecommunications & MSSPs
CYBER SECURITY DOMAINS

Deep expertise across the full spectrum

From SOC Analysts to Red teaming to GRC, from cloud security to Executive Leadership and Security Engineers— we place talent across every discipline.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Security Architecture & Design
Security Operations & SOC (Red/Blue Teaming)
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Cloud Security Specialists
Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunters
Information Security & Risk
Security Engineers
Sales, Account Management & Go-To-Market
Identity & Access Management
Network Security Engineers
OT, ICS & IoT Security
Security Leadership & CISO Search
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Trusted by security leaders

Keystone Cyber have helped reduce our hiring process by months — they know their industry well and deliver cybersecurity specialists who actually matched our technical requirements. 
EJ Emily Jacobs Johannesburg, SA
An impressive and deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape proved invaluable when building our SOC team. Their ability to source qualified candidates across multiple verticals helped us staff positions we'd struggled to fill for over six months.
KV Kate Vincent Cape Town, SA
These guys know their stuff. I can't thank Keystone Cyber enough for finding the right people for our business. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly set them apart from every other recruiter we've worked with.
SD Sibusiso Duru Johannesburg, SA
After struggling with generic recruiters, Keystone Cyber's specialised cybersecurity focus made all the difference. They quickly understood our technical needs and presented candidates with the precise skill sets we required.
DW David Ward Johannesburg, SA

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Hire cybersecurity professionals who deliver

We connect organisations with qualified security professionals — from SOC analysts to CISOs, in South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Temporary & contract cybersecurity staffing Permanent placement with rigorous screening Retained and executive-level searches RPO & managed service delivery
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Your next cybersecurity role starts here

Access exclusive positions matched to your expertise and career goals across the full security spectrum.

Exclusive roles not on public job boards Skills-based matching, not keyword searches Confidential career conversations Salary benchmarking & market insights
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Scott Hayward, Founding Partner at Keystone Cyber
WHO LEADS YOUR SEARCH

Scott Hayward

Founding Partner · Keystone Cyber

Every mandate is handled personally by senior consultants. No delegation. No compromise. Total discretion.

Scott@keystonecyber.co.za +27 62 168 8985 Book a confidential call →
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