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Brennan IT vs CyberCX: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-07-27

Brennan IT vs CyberCX

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Brennan IT CyberCX
Overall Score3.53.2
TypeMid-Market / HybridSecurity / Private Equity
Employees300-500500-1000
Founded19972019
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$75,000 - $150,000$80,000 - $165,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Unified Communications, Cloud, NetworkingCybersecurity, Penetration Testing, SOC, Incident Response
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, Cisco Partner, Zoom Partner, Fortinet PartnerISO 27001, CREST, SOC 2, PCI DSS
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Strong Microsoft partnership		Cybersecurity focus is high-demand
Good technology exposure
Growing rapidly
Red FlagsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Can be bureaucratic		Rapid acquisition strategy creates integration challenges
Below-market salaries at senior levels
Cultural inconsistency across acquired companies
Worker ProsGood work-life balance
Stable employment
Microsoft partnership provides good training		Cybersecurity focus
Good tech exposure
Growing
Worker ConsBelow-market salaries
Limited career progression
Bureaucratic culture		Acquisition chaos
Below-market pay
Cultural inconsistency

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Mid-Market / Hybrid and Security / Private Equity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities β€” whether that's career growth, salary, work-life balance, or technical exposure.

Use the side-by-side comparison tool for a deeper look, or check out individual profiles for detailed employee reviews.