cybersecdirectory

Cybersecurity consulting firms

We list 171 companies active in security consulting and vCISO, and 23 of them have it as their main focus. 8 are public, 39 are owned by another company and 124 are private. Most are based in the United States (59) and the United Kingdom (39). The oldest, TÜV NORD, was founded in 1869. By revenue from annual reports, the largest company here is UL Solutions ($3.1bn in FY2025).

By countryUnited States 59United Kingdom 39Germany 14France 8

Companies focused on security consulting and vCISO

23 companies
CompanyBased inFoundedSizeOwnershipRevenue
Aon Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity consulting division of global insurance leader Aon, uniquely combining penetration testing with cyber risk quantification and insurance expertise.

London, United Kingdom2000500+ staffOwned by LevelBlue
HiSolutions

Berlin-headquartered German cybersecurity consultancy with 30+ years of BSI IT-Grundschutz experience. Trusted by federal agencies, DAX corporations, and critical infrastructure operators.

Berlin, Germany1992201-500 staffPrivate
Factero Advisory Services

Factero Advisory Services is an independent IT governance and cybersecurity advisory firm.

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada202210 staffPrivate
Alchemy Technology Group

Provides IT consulting and technology services across cybersecurity, cloud, data and application development.

Houston, United StatesPrivate
Automiq

Automiq is an automation strategy and transformation partner.

London, United Kingdom2025Private
BCIT

BCIT is a cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm and training organisation based in France.

Pranzac, France2022Private
CPF Coaching LLC

Provides cybersecurity advisory and virtual chief information security officer services to organisations.

Washington metropolitan area, United StatesPrivate
EY

Cybersecurity consulting and managed services covering security transformation, incident response, data protection and privacy, identity and privileged access, and operational technology security.

London, United KingdomPrivate
Fusion Systems

Fusion Systems Group is a group of specialised companies serving global corporations from Tokyo to Los Angeles.

Shanghai, China2004Private
KPMG

Cyber security consulting covering strategy and governance, security transformation and cyber threat management, plus cyber managed services and cloud security from member firms.

London, United KingdomPrivate
mainsec UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

mainsec UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is an IT security consultancy based in Würzburg with a second location in the Sauerland.

Rimpar, Germany2025Private
Nethermind

Nethermind is a blockchain research, engineering and security company.

London, United Kingdom2017Private
Qorum Secur'Num

Qorum Secur'Num is a French collective of small and medium-sized cybersecurity firms and independent experts.

Puteaux, France2020Private
Solcept AG

Solcept AG is a Swiss engineering firm based in Wetzikon.

Wetzikon, SwitzerlandPrivate
vCISO Lite

vCISO Lite sells a subscription platform that helps growing companies handle security compliance and risk.

Atlanta, United States2026Private
Wermescher Advisory GmbH

Wermescher Advisory GmbH is a cybersecurity consultancy based in Styria, Austria.

Austria2023Private
Accenture

Cybersecurity consulting and managed security services covering cyber strategy, resilience, zero trust protection and operational technology security, within a global IT services firm.

Dublin, IrelandPrivate
Booz Allen Hamilton

Cybersecurity consulting and engineering for US government and industry, including threat hunting, zero trust, incident response and defence of critical infrastructure and weapon systems.

McLean, United StatesPrivate
Crush Security

Resells security products and provides assessment, testing and advisory services with a data platform.

United States2026Private
Cyberneza LLC

Cyberneza provides cybersecurity and compliance consulting for defense contractors and regulated organizations.

Orlando, United States2025Private
NuSummit

NuSummit provides AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital engineering services to financial institutions.

Mumbai, IndiaPrivate
Risk Management Advisory

Risk Management Advisory provides governance, risk and compliance advisory services for security standards.

Hillcrest, South Africa2024Private
Chicago, United States1995Part of LevelBlue (formerly Trustwave)

Also active in security consulting and vCISO

148 companies
CompanyBased inFoundedSizeOwnershipRevenue
UL Solutions

Global testing and certification firm, recognised by the PCI SSC for PTS POI and HSM evaluation, with labs in the UK and China.

Northbrook, United StatesPublic, ULS$3.1bn (FY2025)
IBM

IBM is a technology company that sells software, infrastructure, and consulting services.

Armonk, United States1911352,600 staffPublic, IBM
Thales Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity division of the Thales Group, with ANSSI, CREST, FedRAMP 3PAO, and NATO-cleared personnel. Defence, government, and critical infrastructure penetration testing worldwide.

Paris, France189383,020 staffOwned by Thales
TÜV Rheinland

Inspection firm that audits carmakers' security management for R155 type approval and certifies suppliers to ISO/SAE 21434.

Cologne, Germany187222,093 staffPrivate
TÜV NORD

German inspection group assessing vehicles and makers against UN R155, R156, ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 24089.

Hannover, Germany186911,658 staffPrivate
GMV Innovating Solutions

GMV Innovating Solutions is a technology group that provides solutions, services and products across many sectors.

Tres Cantos, Malaysia19843,880 staffPrivate
Vector Informatik

Vector Informatik provides software, hardware and services for building, testing and operating software-defined systems.

Stuttgart, Germany19882,440 staffPrivate
A-LIGN

A-LIGN provides cybersecurity compliance audits and certifications across frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Tampa, United States2009500+ staffOwned by Hg
Claranet

CREST and CHECK-accredited European managed services provider delivering penetration testing with deep infrastructure and cloud hosting expertise.

London, United Kingdom1996500+ staffPrivate
Coalfire

Compliance-focused cybersecurity advisory firm and FedRAMP 3PAO specializing in penetration testing that meets stringent regulatory requirements.

Westminster, United States2001500+ staffOwned by Apax Partners
CyberCX

Australia and New Zealand's largest pure-play cybersecurity firm with offices in every major ANZ capital. CREST ANZ accredited and IRAP-listed for Australian Government testing.

Sydney, Australia2019500+ staffPart of Accenture
GuidePoint Security

US-headquartered cybersecurity consultancy with 800+ employees, serving ~40% of the Fortune 500. FedRAMP 3PAO, PCI QSA, and HITRUST accreditations.

Reston, United States2011500+ staffPrivate
Kroll

Global risk advisory firm with a 400+ person cyber practice. IR-led penetration testing that feeds active breach intelligence straight into test scoping.

New York, United States1932500+ staffOwned by Stone Point Capital and Further Global
LevelBlue (formerly Trustwave)

Managed security provider that now runs Trustwave's SpiderLabs penetration testing team, with CREST-accredited testing, red and purple teaming, and deep PCI DSS expertise.

Chicago, United States1995500+ staffPrivate
LRQA

The only organisation worldwide with a full suite of CREST accreditations. 250+ cybersecurity specialists operating in 55+ countries across pen testing, red teaming, and incident response.

London, United Kingdom1985500+ staffOwned by Goldman Sachs Alternatives
NCC Group

Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and penetration testing services.

Manchester, United Kingdom1999500+ staffPublic, NCC
Redscan (A Kroll Business)

London-based cybersecurity provider, now part of Kroll, delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing, managed detection and response, and incident response with a 550-strong cyber team.

London, United Kingdom2002500+ staffPart of Kroll
Airbus Protect

Airbus group cybersecurity consultancy with ANSSI PASSI qualification. Aerospace, defence, and critical infrastructure penetration testing across Europe.

Paris, France2022500+ staffOwned by Airbus
PwC Cyber Security

Global Big Four professional services firm delivering CREST, CHECK, and CBEST-accredited penetration testing and red teaming services from London, serving the UK's largest enterprises and regulated organisations.

London, United Kingdom1998500+ staffOwned by PwC
Bridewell

Fast-growing CREST and CHECK-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in critical national infrastructure sectors.

Bristol, United Kingdom2013201-500 staffOwned by I-TRACING
Redspin

Miami-based cybersecurity firm with 300+ employees and deep healthcare/HIPAA expertise. Delivering pen testing since 2000.

Miami, United States2000201-500 staffOwned by Clearwater
usd AG

Frankfurt-based European payment security specialist holding the full set of PCI credentials (QSA, PFI, ASV, P2PE). Manual-first penetration testing for fintechs, acquirers, and regulated enterprises.

Frankfurt, Germany2002201-500 staffPrivate
GRC Solutions (formerly IT Governance)

UK compliance and cybersecurity consultancy, formerly IT Governance, offering CREST and NCSC CHECK penetration testing alongside governance, risk and compliance services.

Ely, United Kingdom2002201-500 staffPrivate
Jones IT

Jones IT provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, and compliance support to businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco, United States2002100 staffPrivate
Dionach

Global enterprise cybersecurity consultancy founded in 1999 in Oxford, holding rare CREST STAR-FS accreditation and delivering penetration testing, red and purple teaming, and PCI QSA services across five international offices.

Oxford, United Kingdom199951-200 staffOwned by Nomios
IOActive

Boutique security consultancy specialising in IoT, SCADA/ICS, embedded systems, and hardware security research with world-renowned researchers.

Seattle, United States199851-200 staffPrivate
Lares Consulting

Denver-based offensive security boutique with a community-first red team culture. Home of PTES co-authors and the Continuous Red Team retainer.

Denver, United States200851-200 staffOwned by Damovo
Packetlabs

CREST-accredited Canadian pen testing firm with a 95% manual-first approach. All testers hold OSCP minimum certification. Zero false positive guarantee.

Mississauga, Canada201151-200 staffPrivate
Pen Test Partners

The UK's largest independent security testing firm, renowned for IoT/OT research, CBEST red teaming, and CHECK/CREST-accredited penetration testing across all sectors.

Buckingham, United Kingdom201051-200 staffPrivate
SBS CyberSecurity

US cybersecurity consulting, audit and testing firm founded in 2004, focused on community banks and credit unions, with external, internal, web application, wireless and PCI DSS penetration testing plus CMMC Level 1 and 2 readiness work.

Madison, United States200451-200 staffPrivate
SEC Consult

Vienna-headquartered Austrian cybersecurity consultancy with a prolific Vulnerability Lab research program and deep expertise in IoT and embedded systems security across the DACH region.

Vienna, Austria200251-200 staffOwned by Atos
Securing (SecuRing)

Poland's longest-running independent pen testing firm with 50+ consultants. Specialises in application security, cloud testing, and red teaming.

Kraków, Poland200351-200 staffPrivate
Sekuro

Australian CREST-accredited cybersecurity consultancy formed from the 2021 Privasec, Naviro, AvertRo, and Theta merger. Risk-led offensive security with strong APRA and Essential Eight programme work.

Sydney, Australia202151-200 staffOwned by Insight Enterprises
Tevora

CREST-accredited California consultancy blending compliance expertise with penetration testing. First to earn ISO 17020 for MITRE ATT&CK and PTES frameworks.

Irvine, United States200351-200 staffPrivate
Trail of Bits

Elite security research firm specializing in source code review, blockchain auditing, and building industry-standard open-source security tools.

New York, United States201251-200 staffPrivate
TrustedSec

Offensive security firm founded by former NSA operator David Kennedy, delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation to Fortune 500 and government clients.

Fairlawn, United States201251-200 staffPrivate
Wizlynx Group

Swiss cybersecurity firm with major Singapore operation. CREST accredited, CSA-licensed in Singapore. Manual exploitation focus with the proprietary MAD reporting platform.

Zurich, Switzerland200851-200 staffPrivate
Evalian

CREST-accredited UK cyber security and data protection consultancy offering penetration testing, ISO consultancy, and managed SOC services from offices across the UK and Ireland.

Winchester, United Kingdom201851-200 staffPrivate
SensePost (Orange Cyberdefense)

Ethical hacking team within Orange Cyberdefense with a 20+ year track record. Known for building industry-standard security tools and groundbreaking research.

Pretoria, South Africa200251-200 staffOwned by Orange
SpecterOps

Adversary-focused security firm created by former DoD red team operators. Creators of BloodHound. CREST-accredited for penetration testing, red teaming, and purple team assessments.

Alexandria, United States201751-200 staffPrivate
InterIntra

InterIntra is an Australian managed IT and cyber security provider.

Adelaide, Australia200635 staffPrivate
Aristi

CHECK and CREST-accredited Birmingham-based cyber security consultancy with over 15 years of experience delivering penetration testing, red teaming, and OT security assessments for government and private sector clients.

Birmingham, United Kingdom200811-50 staffOwned by Limerston Capital
Black Hills Information Security

Community-driven penetration testing firm known for free security education, open-source tools, Wild West Hackin' Fest, and practical offensive security services.

Spearfish, United States200811-50 staffPrivate
Cyber Security Pentesting Inc.

Toronto-based CREST-certified pen testing firm focused on Canadian financial services. OSCP and OSEP certified testers; OSFI, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 specialism.

Toronto, Canada201811-50 staffPrivate
DTS Solution

Dubai-based cybersecurity firm providing pen testing and security consulting across the GCC with expertise in critical infrastructure.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates200711-50 staffOwned by Beyon Cyber
Equilibrium Security

CREST-accredited Birmingham-based cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing, social engineering assessments, and Cyber Essentials certification for public and private sector clients.

Birmingham, United Kingdom201211-50 staffOwned by Omni Cyber Security
Kolibërs Group

Mexico-based cybersecurity firm delivering pen testing services across Latin America with international standards alignment.

Mexico City, Mexico201511-50 staffPrivate
MDSec

Elite UK offensive security consultancy specialising in CBEST/STAR/TIBER red teaming, advanced adversary simulation, and CREST-accredited penetration testing for FTSE 100 clients.

Southam, United Kingdom201111-50 staffPrivate
Netragard

Top 10-ranked US pen testing firm with proprietary Real Time Dynamic Testing methodology. Three-tier service model from standard to maximum-depth custom testing.

Acton, United States200611-50 staffPrivate
Raxis

US penetration testing firm founded in 2011, running 600+ engagements a year with a fully remote, US-based team. Manual, expert-led testing across web, network, cloud, mobile, wireless, OT/ICS, and AI/LLM. Gartner Sample Vendor for PTaaS.

Atlanta, United States201111-50 staffPrivate
Redpoint Cybersecurity

US-wide pen testing firm serving major cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Miami with security assessments.

Denver, United States201511-50 staffPrivate
RedSecLabs

CREST-certified and PCI QSA penetration testing consultancy in London, delivering offensive security and compliance services across 25+ countries with research-driven expertise.

London, United Kingdom202311-50 staffPrivate
Salus Cyber

Award-winning Cheltenham-based cybersecurity consultancy with NCSC CHECK Green Light status and CREST approval, specialising in defence, government, and critical national infrastructure security.

Cheltenham, United Kingdom201711-50 staffPart of LRQA
Secarma

Manchester-based independent cybersecurity consultancy with over 20 years of experience delivering CREST and CHECK-accredited penetration testing, red teaming, and compliance certification services.

Manchester, United Kingdom200111-50 staffPrivate
SECFORCE

UK offensive security consultancy delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing, adversary simulation and CBEST, TIBER-EU and TBEST threat-led testing, mainly for financial services and other large organisations.

London, United Kingdom200811-50 staffPrivate
Stripe OLT

Award-winning CREST-certified managed cyber security and IT support provider with offices in Bristol, London, and Manchester, specialising in penetration testing and Microsoft security technologies.

Bristol, United Kingdom200411-50 staffPart of Littlefish
Telspace Africa

Johannesburg-based infosec consultancy operating since 2002. One of Africa's oldest pen testing firms with deep technical expertise.

Johannesburg, South Africa200211-50 staffPrivate
Tinexta Cyber (formerly Swascan)

Italian cybersecurity group that absorbed Swascan, offering offensive security and vulnerability assessment through its Cyber Competence Center.

Milan, Italy201711-50 staffPrivate
Cure53

Berlin-based web, browser, and cryptography auditors founded by Dr. Mario Heiderich, trusted by ExpressVPN, NordVPN, 1Password, and Bitwarden.

Berlin, Germany201311-50 staffPrivate
Cyberis

CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing consultancy with CBEST approval, specialising in infrastructure, application, and simulated attack assessments across the public and private sectors.

Worcester, United Kingdom201111-50 staffOwned by Reply
SECNORA

CREST-accredited information security and GRC consulting firm near Dallas. Pairs full-scope penetration testing with governance, risk, and compliance advisory and security training.

Dallas, United States11-50 staffPrivate
Potenza Services

Potenza Services is a veteran-owned firm based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2012.

Q49255, United States20129 staffPrivate
Aardwolf Security

Boutique UK penetration testing consultancy in Milton Keynes specialising in manual, expert-led security assessments across web applications, APIs, cloud, and mobile platforms.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom20151-10 staffPrivate
Komodo Consulting

Israeli-headquartered global cybersecurity consultancy with a UK presence, specialising in penetration testing and TIBER-EU red team exercises for Fortune 500 companies.

London, United Kingdom20111-10 staffPrivate
Solusec

CREST-accredited UK penetration testing consultancy based in Shropshire, delivering web application, API, infrastructure, cloud, mobile, and AI/LLM testing. A small specialist team, with a retest included in every engagement.

Albrighton, United Kingdom20211-10 staffPrivate
Cyphere

CREST-accredited Manchester-based cyber security firm delivering penetration testing, managed security services, and compliance consultancy across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Manchester, United Kingdom20201-10 staffPrivate
Alcott Enterprises Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity

Alcott Enterprises is a managed IT service provider and cybersecurity company based in Los Angeles.

Torrance, United States2014Private
altaniche

altaniche is a security practice that helps organisations adopt AI safely.

Melbourne, Australia2024Private
Alvor

Alvor provides a security architecture management and compliance platform.

Melbourne, Australia2026Private
Appgate

AppGate provides zero trust network access and fraud protection software for enterprises and government agencies.

New York, United StatesPrivate
Assured Security Consultants

Gothenburg consultancy testing ECUs, vehicle buses, telematics and OTA pipelines, and advising on R155 and ISO 21434.

Gothenburg, Sweden2015Private
Atredis Partners

Employee-owned research firm testing embedded systems, including vehicle infotainment, telematics units and CAN networks.

United StatesPrivate
AttackIQ

AttackIQ provides a platform for continuous threat exposure management and adversarial exposure validation.

Los Altos, United States2014Private
BARR Advisory

BARR Advisory helps organisations establish, manage, and audit cybersecurity and compliance programmes.

Kansas City, United StatesPrivate
BeforeCrypt

BeforeCrypt is a ransomware recovery and incident response provider.

Paphos, Cyprus2021Private
Block Harbor Cybersecurity

Detroit firm offering a vehicle security engineering platform alongside automotive penetration testing and defensive security services.

Detroit, United StatesPrivate
Bondgate IT

Bondgate IT is a managed service provider founded in 1998.

Darlington, United Kingdom1998Private
BSI Group

ISO/IEC 27001 certification audits and information security training from the UK national standards body, which also certifies quality, safety and medical devices.

London, United KingdomPrivate
Copper Horse

UK security consultancy doing threat modelling, training and research for connected vehicles, IoT and mobile products.

Monmouth, United Kingdom2011Private
Cyberhaven

Cyberhaven provides a data security platform that traces data lineage to protect information across human and AI workflows.

Austin, United StatesPrivate
Cybertrust

Cybertrust is a Japanese company that provides trust services and security products.

Tokyo, Japan1995Public, 4498
cycura GmbH

cycura provides Microsoft tenant security consulting and managed security services for businesses.

Einbeck, GermanyPrivate
Decurity

Decurity is a web3 security firm based in Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates2022Private
DEFION Security

DEFION Security is an independent security partner that has operated since 2005.

Zoetermeer, Netherlands2005Private
DEKRA

DEKRA is a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services.

Stuttgart, Germany1925Private
Dell Technologies

Computer and IT infrastructure maker whose PowerProtect Data Manager software and Data Domain appliances back up data, detect ransomware and speed recovery.

Round Rock, United StatesPrivate
Deloitte

Cyber advisory and managed security services, including managed extended detection and response, cloud security, digital identity and threat intelligence, from a global professional services network.

London, United KingdomPrivate
dissecto

Makes automated ECU and vehicle security test tools and hardware, and carries out automotive penetration testing.

Regensburg, Germany2022Owned by dSPACE
ETAS

Bosch subsidiary selling ESCRYPT HSM firmware, intrusion detection, risk analysis tools and a managed vehicle SOC.

Stuttgart, Germany1994Owned by Robert Bosch
Exclusive Networks

Exclusive Networks is a global cybersecurity specialist that distributes and supports security solutions through partners.

Boulogne Billancourt, FranceOwned by CD&R and Permira
FESCARO

Korean supplier of ECU security software, security gateways, TARA, testing and R155 and 21434 consulting.

Suwon, South Korea2016Public, 0015S0
FEV

Engineering services group whose FEV.io arm runs TARA, ISO 21434 work, secure lab testing and vehicle pentests.

Aachen, Germany1978Private
Forefront IT Security Services

Forefront IT Security Services presents itself as a virtual cyber security team for organisations in the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom2021Private
Gtd

Gtd is a technology and telecommunications company with an international presence across seven countries.

Santiago, Chile1980Private
Heelr

Heelr is a marketplace connecting organisations with verified cybersecurity professionals and providers.

Luxembourg, LuxembourgPrivate
Hexens

Hexens audits smart contracts and provides offensive security for blockchain and Web3 projects.

Road Town, British Virgin Islands2021Private
HORIBA MIRA

UK vehicle engineering and test centre offering threat modelling, CSMS support and security testing for vehicles.

Nuneaton, United KingdomOwned by HORIBA
InchTek

Beijing supplier of vehicle security gateways, intrusion detection, HSM firmware, a vehicle SOC platform and compliance consulting.

Beijing, ChinaPrivate
Infysec

Infysec provides cyber security services, training, and research and development.

Chennai, IndiaPrivate
Integris IT

Integris provides managed IT, cybersecurity, AI and cloud services to small and midsize businesses.

Cranbury, United StatesPrivate
Intertek

Testing and certification group that helps vehicle makers and suppliers work towards ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.

United Kingdom1885Public, ITRK
Johanson Group

Johanson Group is a CPA firm providing security and compliance audits.

Colorado Springs, United States2012Private
KirkpatrickPrice

KirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA firm that performs cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments.

Nashville, United StatesPrivate
LDL Security

LDL Security is a Brazilian cybersecurity company that specialises in penetration testing, red team exercises and compliance.

Porto Alegre, Brazil2023Private
LHP Engineering Solutions

US engineering consultancy offering ISO 21434 consulting, TARA, security verification and automotive cybersecurity training.

Columbus, Indiana, United States2001Private
Lorikeet Security

Lorikeet Security provides penetration testing, incident response, and security leadership services.

Kissimmee, United States2021Private
MDP Data Protection

MDP Data Protection sells a compliance platform called Simply and a method called the Continuous Compliance Operating System (CCOS).

Labège, France2023Private
MDSI

MDSI is an IT services company based in La Réunion.

Le Port, France2010Owned by Groupe Factoria
NDIAS

Tokyo firm assessing vehicle ECUs and connected services, with automotive security consulting, PSIRT support and training.

Tokyo, Japan2018Owned by DENSO and NRI Secure Technologies
Netrio

Netrio provides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and connectivity services to mid-market enterprises.

McKinney, United StatesPrivate
Network Brainiacs

Provides managed IT support, cybersecurity services and custom software to small businesses.

Mount Arlington, United States2011Private
nFlo

nFlo is a Polish technology company based in Warsaw.

Warsaw, Poland2015Private
nuHarbor

nuHarbor provides cybersecurity services and managed security operations to organisations across government, healthcare, finance and enterprise.

United States2013Private
Ontinue

Ontinue provides managed detection and response services for Microsoft security customers.

Redwood City, United StatesOwned by Quorum Cyber
pi3g

German Cyber Resilience Act compliance and embedded security specialist. 16+ years in IoT and embedded Linux, delivering CRA readiness, compliance engineering, and legal certification for products with digital elements.

Leipzig, Germany2012Private
Quarkslab

Paris research firm auditing ECUs, ADAS, in-vehicle networks and OTA updates, and selling software protection for ECU firmware.

Paris, France2011Owned by Airbus
Red Hat

Open source software company whose Advanced Cluster Security product protects Kubernetes and container workloads, alongside Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift.

Raleigh, United StatesPrivate
RemoteThreat

RemoteThreat provides an offensive cyber operations platform for red teams and government mission teams.

Fulton, United StatesPrivate
Reversec

Reversec provides cybersecurity consulting services, including penetration testing and resilience development.

Stockholm, Sweden2025Private
SafeBreach

SafeBreach provides a platform that validates security controls and manages cyber exposure for enterprises.

Sunnyvale, United StatesPrivate
SBD Automotive

UK automotive consultancy that runs vehicle penetration tests, threat assessments and anti-theft testing for carmakers.

Milton Keynes, United KingdomPrivate
SecureNET Systems

SecureNET Systems provides IT outsourcing and cybersecurity services to small and medium businesses in Bucharest and Ilfov.

Romania2025Private
SGS Brightsight

Dutch security evaluation lab, part of SGS, recognised by the PCI SSC for PTS device evaluation and accredited for EMVCo and Common Criteria.

Delft, Netherlands1984Part of SGS
Sherlock

Sherlock provides security audits and bug bounties for onchain systems and Web3 protocols.

Panama City, Panama2021Private
SIBERLOCK

SIBERLOCK is a cybersecurity and consultancy firm based in Turkey.

Konya Province, Turkey2024Private
SRC Security Research & Consulting

German security lab in Bonn, recognised by the PCI SSC for PTS device evaluation, plus German payment terminal schemes.

Bonn, Germany2000Owned by Bank-Verlag, DG Nexolution, Deutscher Sparkassen Verlag and VÖB-ZVD
Sygnia

Sygnia provides cyber incident response, readiness, and managed detection and response services to enterprises worldwide.

Tel Aviv, Israel2015Private
TestPros

TestPros is an independent IT compliance firm that has been testing since 1988.

Sterling, United States1988Private
Vultara

Web-based software that automates vehicle threat analysis and risk assessment, plus vulnerability tracking and consulting.

Troy, Michigan, United StatesPrivate
XTIUM

Provides managed IT services including security, cloud desktops, networks and AI deployment support.

Oldsmar, United StatesPrivate
Z-JAK Technologies

Z-JAK Technologies is a Louisville-based provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services for small and midsize businesses, typically with 5 to 150 employees.

Louisville, United States2020Private
Athena Agentic

Athena Agentic provides a unified cyber operations platform that automates detection, response, and hardening.

Dallas, United StatesPrivate
AUTOCRYPT

Korean supplier of in-vehicle security software, V2X and Plug&Charge PKI, security testing tools and R155 consulting.

Seoul, South Korea2019Public, 331740
AutoSifu

Indian consultancy helping vehicle makers gain UN R155, R156 and AIS-189 approval, with TARA tools and penetration testing.

Jaipur, IndiaPrivate
Cloudrise

Cloudrise provides security services to enterprises and technology partners.

Grand Junction, United States2019Part of Exclusive Networks
Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography

COSIC provides expertise in digital security and industrial cryptography, conducting research and education.

Belgium1979Owned by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
HackersEra

Indian firm offering vehicle and ECU penetration testing, R155 and 21434 consulting, plus a vehicle SOC.

Pune, India2015Private
IRONVALD

IRONVALD provides autonomous cybersecurity defence for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems.

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina2025Private
Littlefish

Littlefish provides managed IT services, cyber security, digital solutions, and data and AI services to organisations.

Nottingham, United Kingdom2003Owned by Bowmark Capital
Mandiant

Mandiant provides threat intelligence and incident response, now sold as Google Threat Intelligence alongside VirusTotal within Google Cloud.

United States2004Part of Google
NTT DATA

Cybersecurity consulting, transformation and managed security services covering risk and compliance, secure business enablement and cyber resilience, from a global IT services company.

Tokyo, JapanPrivate
Optiv

Optiv advises, deploys, and operates cybersecurity programs for organizations.

Leawood, United States1996Owned by KKR
Puma Security

Puma Security provides .NET static analysis tools and application security services.

Des Moines, United States2017Private
Secvura

Secvura reviews web and SaaS applications for security weaknesses and helps teams fix them.

London, United Kingdom2026Private
SGS

Swiss testing and certification group offering security evaluations, penetration tests and ISO/SAE 21434 audits.

Baar, Switzerland1878Public, SGSN
simler

simler provides an AI platform for generating and running cybersecurity tabletop exercises.

Rotterdam, Netherlands2026Private
System Force IT

System Force IT provides managed IT support, cyber security, and Microsoft 365 services to UK SMEs.

Gloucester, United Kingdom2006Private
YSecurity

YSecurity provides an on-demand cybersecurity team for startups, handling compliance and security reviews.

United StatesPrivate

Recent deals in security consulting and vCISO

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June 2026Accenture acquired NetRiseSource for Accenture buying NetRise, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Accenture buying NetRise, opens in a new tab
June 2026Vorbis Ventures acquired OptivSource for Vorbis Ventures buying Optiv, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Vorbis Ventures buying Optiv, opens in a new tab
June 2026Booz Allen Hamilton acquired Ultra I&CSource for Booz Allen Hamilton buying Ultra I&C, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Booz Allen Hamilton buying Ultra I&C, opens in a new tab
June 2026Accenture acquired runZeroSource for Accenture buying runZero, opens in a new tabUndisclosedSource for Accenture buying runZero, opens in a new tab

Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Amounts are in US dollars.

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