LevelBlue (formerly Trustwave)
Trustwave -- now operating as LevelBlue -- has run one of the longest-standing PCI assessment practices in the industry, paired with its managed detection, SpiderLabs testing, and ASV scanning businesses. A fit for organizations that want assessment plus ongoing managed security from the same relationship.
At a glance
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Firm type | Managed security services provider with PCI assessment practice (QSA company) |
| ROC planning range | $25K–$150K (published planning range (Sept 2026)) |
| Typical fieldwork window | 4–12 wk |
| Frameworks (per firm) | PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA |
| Official website | levelblue.com |
Best fit
Enterprises that want PCI assessment bundled with managed security and threat-intel services.
Before you engage
A large MSSP -- verify the assessment team's independence from the managed-services side in the engagement letter.
Questions about LevelBlue (formerly Trustwave)
Is Trustwave now LevelBlue?
Yes -- trustwave.com now redirects to levelblue.com. The PCI assessment practice continues under the LevelBlue name; confirm the QSA-company listing under the current brand before engaging.
Can LevelBlue do assessment and managed security together?
It offers both managed security services and PCI assessments. Ask exactly how assessor independence from the managed-services side is preserved, and get the answer in the engagement letter.
What does a LevelBlue PCI assessment cost?
No published band -- request a scoped quote. Planning range for this tier: $25K–$150K (September 2026).
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