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Centretek vs CyberCX: Which MSP is Better? | The MSP Playbook

Article 2026-06-11

Centretek vs CyberCX

A detailed comparison of two major Australian Managed Service Providers.

Feature Centretek CyberCX
Overall Score3.23.2
TypeManaged ServicesSecurity / Private Equity
Employees100-200500-1000
Founded20002019
HeadquartersSydney, NSWMelbourne, VIC
RevenuePrivatePrivate
Salary Range$70,000 - $145,000$80,000 - $165,000
SpecialtiesManaged Services, Cloud, SecurityCybersecurity, Penetration Testing, SOC, Incident Response
CertificationsMicrosoft Partner, VMware PartnerISO 27001, CREST, SOC 2, PCI DSS
Green FlagsGood work-life balance
Stable employment		Cybersecurity focus is high-demand
Good technology exposure
Growing rapidly
Red FlagsSmall scale
Below-market salaries
Limited career progression		Rapid acquisition strategy creates integration challenges
Below-market salaries at senior levels
Cultural inconsistency across acquired companies
Worker ProsWork-life balance
Stable		Cybersecurity focus
Good tech exposure
Growing
Worker ConsSmall scale
Below-market pay
Limited progression		Acquisition chaos
Below-market pay
Cultural inconsistency

Which MSP Should You Choose?

Both Managed Services and Security / Private Equity have strengths and weaknesses. Your choice depends on your priorities — 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.