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| Company | Based in | Founded | Size | Ownership | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aon Cyber Solutions Cybersecurity consulting division of global insurance leader Aon, uniquely combining penetration testing with cyber risk quantification and insurance expertise. | London, United Kingdom | 2000 | 500+ staff | Owned 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, Germany | 1992 | 201-500 staff | Private | |
Factero Advisory Services Factero Advisory Services is an independent IT governance and cybersecurity advisory firm. | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada | 2022 | 10 staff | Private | |
Alchemy Technology Group Provides IT consulting and technology services across cybersecurity, cloud, data and application development. | Houston, United States | Private | |||
Automiq Automiq is an automation strategy and transformation partner. | London, United Kingdom | 2025 | Private | ||
BCIT BCIT is a cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm and training organisation based in France. | Pranzac, France | 2022 | Private | ||
CPF Coaching LLC Provides cybersecurity advisory and virtual chief information security officer services to organisations. | Washington metropolitan area, United States | Private | |||
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 Kingdom | Private | |||
Fusion Systems Fusion Systems Group is a group of specialised companies serving global corporations from Tokyo to Los Angeles. | Shanghai, China | 2004 | Private | ||
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 Kingdom | Private | |||
mainsec UG (haftungsbeschränkt) mainsec UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is an IT security consultancy based in Würzburg with a second location in the Sauerland. | Rimpar, Germany | 2025 | Private | ||
Nethermind Nethermind is a blockchain research, engineering and security company. | London, United Kingdom | 2017 | Private | ||
Qorum Secur'Num Qorum Secur'Num is a French collective of small and medium-sized cybersecurity firms and independent experts. | Puteaux, France | 2020 | Private | ||
Solcept AG Solcept AG is a Swiss engineering firm based in Wetzikon. | Wetzikon, Switzerland | Private | |||
vCISO Lite vCISO Lite sells a subscription platform that helps growing companies handle security compliance and risk. | Atlanta, United States | 2026 | Private | ||
Wermescher Advisory GmbH Wermescher Advisory GmbH is a cybersecurity consultancy based in Styria, Austria. | Austria | 2023 | Private | ||
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, Ireland | Private | |||
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 States | Private | |||
Crush Security Resells security products and provides assessment, testing and advisory services with a data platform. | United States | 2026 | Private | ||
Cyberneza LLC Cyberneza provides cybersecurity and compliance consulting for defense contractors and regulated organizations. | Orlando, United States | 2025 | Private | ||
NuSummit NuSummit provides AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital engineering services to financial institutions. | Mumbai, India | Private | |||
Risk Management Advisory Risk Management Advisory provides governance, risk and compliance advisory services for security standards. | Hillcrest, South Africa | 2024 | Private | ||
T | Chicago, United States | 1995 | Part of LevelBlue (formerly Trustwave) |
Also active in security consulting and vCISO
148 companies| Company | Based in | Founded | Size | Ownership | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 States | Public, ULS | $3.1bn (FY2025) | ||
IBM IBM is a technology company that sells software, infrastructure, and consulting services. | Armonk, United States | 1911 | 352,600 staff | Public, 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, France | 1893 | 83,020 staff | Owned by Thales | |
TÜV Rheinland Inspection firm that audits carmakers' security management for R155 type approval and certifies suppliers to ISO/SAE 21434. | Cologne, Germany | 1872 | 22,093 staff | Private | |
TÜV NORD German inspection group assessing vehicles and makers against UN R155, R156, ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 24089. | Hannover, Germany | 1869 | 11,658 staff | Private | |
G GMV Innovating Solutions GMV Innovating Solutions is a technology group that provides solutions, services and products across many sectors. | Tres Cantos, Malaysia | 1984 | 3,880 staff | Private | |
Vector Informatik Vector Informatik provides software, hardware and services for building, testing and operating software-defined systems. | Stuttgart, Germany | 1988 | 2,440 staff | Private | |
A-LIGN A-LIGN provides cybersecurity compliance audits and certifications across frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. | Tampa, United States | 2009 | 500+ staff | Owned by Hg | |
Claranet CREST and CHECK-accredited European managed services provider delivering penetration testing with deep infrastructure and cloud hosting expertise. | London, United Kingdom | 1996 | 500+ staff | Private | |
Coalfire Compliance-focused cybersecurity advisory firm and FedRAMP 3PAO specializing in penetration testing that meets stringent regulatory requirements. | Westminster, United States | 2001 | 500+ staff | Owned 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, Australia | 2019 | 500+ staff | Part 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 States | 2011 | 500+ staff | Private | |
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 States | 1932 | 500+ staff | Owned 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 States | 1995 | 500+ staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 1985 | 500+ staff | Owned 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 Kingdom | 1999 | 500+ staff | Public, 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 Kingdom | 2002 | 500+ staff | Part of Kroll | |
Airbus Protect Airbus group cybersecurity consultancy with ANSSI PASSI qualification. Aerospace, defence, and critical infrastructure penetration testing across Europe. | Paris, France | 2022 | 500+ staff | Owned 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 Kingdom | 1998 | 500+ staff | Owned by PwC | |
Bridewell Fast-growing CREST and CHECK-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in critical national infrastructure sectors. | Bristol, United Kingdom | 2013 | 201-500 staff | Owned by I-TRACING | |
Redspin Miami-based cybersecurity firm with 300+ employees and deep healthcare/HIPAA expertise. Delivering pen testing since 2000. | Miami, United States | 2000 | 201-500 staff | Owned 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, Germany | 2002 | 201-500 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2002 | 201-500 staff | Private | |
Jones IT Jones IT provides managed IT services, cybersecurity, and compliance support to businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area. | San Francisco, United States | 2002 | 100 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 1999 | 51-200 staff | Owned by Nomios | |
IOActive Boutique security consultancy specialising in IoT, SCADA/ICS, embedded systems, and hardware security research with world-renowned researchers. | Seattle, United States | 1998 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 States | 2008 | 51-200 staff | Owned 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, Canada | 2011 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2010 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 States | 2004 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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, Austria | 2002 | 51-200 staff | Owned 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, Poland | 2003 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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, Australia | 2021 | 51-200 staff | Owned 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 States | 2003 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 States | 2012 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 States | 2012 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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, Switzerland | 2008 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2018 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
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 Africa | 2002 | 51-200 staff | Owned 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 States | 2017 | 51-200 staff | Private | |
InterIntra InterIntra is an Australian managed IT and cyber security provider. | Adelaide, Australia | 2006 | 35 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2008 | 11-50 staff | Owned 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 States | 2008 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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, Canada | 2018 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
DTS Solution Dubai-based cybersecurity firm providing pen testing and security consulting across the GCC with expertise in critical infrastructure. | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2007 | 11-50 staff | Owned 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 Kingdom | 2012 | 11-50 staff | Owned by Omni Cyber Security | |
Kolibërs Group Mexico-based cybersecurity firm delivering pen testing services across Latin America with international standards alignment. | Mexico City, Mexico | 2015 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2011 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 States | 2006 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 States | 2011 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
R Redpoint Cybersecurity US-wide pen testing firm serving major cities including Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Miami with security assessments. | Denver, United States | 2015 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2023 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2017 | 11-50 staff | Part 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 Kingdom | 2001 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2008 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2004 | 11-50 staff | Part of Littlefish | |
T Telspace Africa Johannesburg-based infosec consultancy operating since 2002. One of Africa's oldest pen testing firms with deep technical expertise. | Johannesburg, South Africa | 2002 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
Tinexta Cyber (formerly Swascan) Italian cybersecurity group that absorbed Swascan, offering offensive security and vulnerability assessment through its Cyber Competence Center. | Milan, Italy | 2017 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
C Cure53 Berlin-based web, browser, and cryptography auditors founded by Dr. Mario Heiderich, trusted by ExpressVPN, NordVPN, 1Password, and Bitwarden. | Berlin, Germany | 2013 | 11-50 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2011 | 11-50 staff | Owned 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 States | 11-50 staff | Private | ||
Potenza Services Potenza Services is a veteran-owned firm based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2012. | Q49255, United States | 2012 | 9 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2015 | 1-10 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2011 | 1-10 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2021 | 1-10 staff | Private | |
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 Kingdom | 2020 | 1-10 staff | Private | |
Alcott Enterprises Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity Alcott Enterprises is a managed IT service provider and cybersecurity company based in Los Angeles. | Torrance, United States | 2014 | Private | ||
altaniche altaniche is a security practice that helps organisations adopt AI safely. | Melbourne, Australia | 2024 | Private | ||
Alvor Alvor provides a security architecture management and compliance platform. | Melbourne, Australia | 2026 | Private | ||
Appgate AppGate provides zero trust network access and fraud protection software for enterprises and government agencies. | New York, United States | Private | |||
Assured Security Consultants Gothenburg consultancy testing ECUs, vehicle buses, telematics and OTA pipelines, and advising on R155 and ISO 21434. | Gothenburg, Sweden | 2015 | Private | ||
Atredis Partners Employee-owned research firm testing embedded systems, including vehicle infotainment, telematics units and CAN networks. | United States | Private | |||
AttackIQ AttackIQ provides a platform for continuous threat exposure management and adversarial exposure validation. | Los Altos, United States | 2014 | Private | ||
BARR Advisory BARR Advisory helps organisations establish, manage, and audit cybersecurity and compliance programmes. | Kansas City, United States | Private | |||
BeforeCrypt BeforeCrypt is a ransomware recovery and incident response provider. | Paphos, Cyprus | 2021 | Private | ||
Block Harbor Cybersecurity Detroit firm offering a vehicle security engineering platform alongside automotive penetration testing and defensive security services. | Detroit, United States | Private | |||
Bondgate IT Bondgate IT is a managed service provider founded in 1998. | Darlington, United Kingdom | 1998 | Private | ||
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 Kingdom | Private | |||
Copper Horse UK security consultancy doing threat modelling, training and research for connected vehicles, IoT and mobile products. | Monmouth, United Kingdom | 2011 | Private | ||
Cyberhaven Cyberhaven provides a data security platform that traces data lineage to protect information across human and AI workflows. | Austin, United States | Private | |||
Cybertrust Cybertrust is a Japanese company that provides trust services and security products. | Tokyo, Japan | 1995 | Public, 4498 | ||
cycura GmbH cycura provides Microsoft tenant security consulting and managed security services for businesses. | Einbeck, Germany | Private | |||
Decurity Decurity is a web3 security firm based in Dubai. | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2022 | Private | ||
DEFION Security DEFION Security is an independent security partner that has operated since 2005. | Zoetermeer, Netherlands | 2005 | Private | ||
DEKRA DEKRA is a global provider of testing, inspection and certification services. | Stuttgart, Germany | 1925 | Private | ||
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 States | Private | |||
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 Kingdom | Private | |||
dissecto Makes automated ECU and vehicle security test tools and hardware, and carries out automotive penetration testing. | Regensburg, Germany | 2022 | Owned by dSPACE | ||
ETAS Bosch subsidiary selling ESCRYPT HSM firmware, intrusion detection, risk analysis tools and a managed vehicle SOC. | Stuttgart, Germany | 1994 | Owned by Robert Bosch | ||
Exclusive Networks Exclusive Networks is a global cybersecurity specialist that distributes and supports security solutions through partners. | Boulogne Billancourt, France | Owned by CD&R and Permira | |||
F FESCARO Korean supplier of ECU security software, security gateways, TARA, testing and R155 and 21434 consulting. | Suwon, South Korea | 2016 | Public, 0015S0 | ||
FEV Engineering services group whose FEV.io arm runs TARA, ISO 21434 work, secure lab testing and vehicle pentests. | Aachen, Germany | 1978 | Private | ||
Forefront IT Security Services Forefront IT Security Services presents itself as a virtual cyber security team for organisations in the United Kingdom. | United Kingdom | 2021 | Private | ||
Gtd Gtd is a technology and telecommunications company with an international presence across seven countries. | Santiago, Chile | 1980 | Private | ||
Heelr Heelr is a marketplace connecting organisations with verified cybersecurity professionals and providers. | Luxembourg, Luxembourg | Private | |||
Hexens Hexens audits smart contracts and provides offensive security for blockchain and Web3 projects. | Road Town, British Virgin Islands | 2021 | Private | ||
HORIBA MIRA UK vehicle engineering and test centre offering threat modelling, CSMS support and security testing for vehicles. | Nuneaton, United Kingdom | Owned by HORIBA | |||
InchTek Beijing supplier of vehicle security gateways, intrusion detection, HSM firmware, a vehicle SOC platform and compliance consulting. | Beijing, China | Private | |||
I Infysec Infysec provides cyber security services, training, and research and development. | Chennai, India | Private | |||
Integris IT Integris provides managed IT, cybersecurity, AI and cloud services to small and midsize businesses. | Cranbury, United States | Private | |||
Intertek Testing and certification group that helps vehicle makers and suppliers work towards ISO/SAE 21434 compliance. | United Kingdom | 1885 | Public, ITRK | ||
Johanson Group Johanson Group is a CPA firm providing security and compliance audits. | Colorado Springs, United States | 2012 | Private | ||
KirkpatrickPrice KirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA firm that performs cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments. | Nashville, United States | Private | |||
LDL Security LDL Security is a Brazilian cybersecurity company that specialises in penetration testing, red team exercises and compliance. | Porto Alegre, Brazil | 2023 | Private | ||
LHP Engineering Solutions US engineering consultancy offering ISO 21434 consulting, TARA, security verification and automotive cybersecurity training. | Columbus, Indiana, United States | 2001 | Private | ||
Lorikeet Security Lorikeet Security provides penetration testing, incident response, and security leadership services. | Kissimmee, United States | 2021 | Private | ||
MDP Data Protection MDP Data Protection sells a compliance platform called Simply and a method called the Continuous Compliance Operating System (CCOS). | Labège, France | 2023 | Private | ||
MDSI MDSI is an IT services company based in La Réunion. | Le Port, France | 2010 | Owned by Groupe Factoria | ||
NDIAS Tokyo firm assessing vehicle ECUs and connected services, with automotive security consulting, PSIRT support and training. | Tokyo, Japan | 2018 | Owned by DENSO and NRI Secure Technologies | ||
Netrio Netrio provides managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and connectivity services to mid-market enterprises. | McKinney, United States | Private | |||
Network Brainiacs Provides managed IT support, cybersecurity services and custom software to small businesses. | Mount Arlington, United States | 2011 | Private | ||
nFlo nFlo is a Polish technology company based in Warsaw. | Warsaw, Poland | 2015 | Private | ||
nuHarbor nuHarbor provides cybersecurity services and managed security operations to organisations across government, healthcare, finance and enterprise. | United States | 2013 | Private | ||
Ontinue Ontinue provides managed detection and response services for Microsoft security customers. | Redwood City, United States | Owned 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, Germany | 2012 | Private | ||
Quarkslab Paris research firm auditing ECUs, ADAS, in-vehicle networks and OTA updates, and selling software protection for ECU firmware. | Paris, France | 2011 | Owned 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 States | Private | |||
RemoteThreat RemoteThreat provides an offensive cyber operations platform for red teams and government mission teams. | Fulton, United States | Private | |||
Reversec Reversec provides cybersecurity consulting services, including penetration testing and resilience development. | Stockholm, Sweden | 2025 | Private | ||
SafeBreach SafeBreach provides a platform that validates security controls and manages cyber exposure for enterprises. | Sunnyvale, United States | Private | |||
SBD Automotive UK automotive consultancy that runs vehicle penetration tests, threat assessments and anti-theft testing for carmakers. | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | Private | |||
SecureNET Systems SecureNET Systems provides IT outsourcing and cybersecurity services to small and medium businesses in Bucharest and Ilfov. | Romania | 2025 | Private | ||
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, Netherlands | 1984 | Part of SGS | ||
Sherlock Sherlock provides security audits and bug bounties for onchain systems and Web3 protocols. | Panama City, Panama | 2021 | Private | ||
SIBERLOCK SIBERLOCK is a cybersecurity and consultancy firm based in Turkey. | Konya Province, Turkey | 2024 | Private | ||
SRC Security Research & Consulting German security lab in Bonn, recognised by the PCI SSC for PTS device evaluation, plus German payment terminal schemes. | Bonn, Germany | 2000 | Owned 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, Israel | 2015 | Private | ||
TestPros TestPros is an independent IT compliance firm that has been testing since 1988. | Sterling, United States | 1988 | Private | ||
V Vultara Web-based software that automates vehicle threat analysis and risk assessment, plus vulnerability tracking and consulting. | Troy, Michigan, United States | Private | |||
XTIUM Provides managed IT services including security, cloud desktops, networks and AI deployment support. | Oldsmar, United States | Private | |||
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 States | 2020 | Private | ||
Athena Agentic Athena Agentic provides a unified cyber operations platform that automates detection, response, and hardening. | Dallas, United States | Private | |||
AUTOCRYPT Korean supplier of in-vehicle security software, V2X and Plug&Charge PKI, security testing tools and R155 consulting. | Seoul, South Korea | 2019 | Public, 331740 | ||
AutoSifu Indian consultancy helping vehicle makers gain UN R155, R156 and AIS-189 approval, with TARA tools and penetration testing. | Jaipur, India | Private | |||
Cloudrise Cloudrise provides security services to enterprises and technology partners. | Grand Junction, United States | 2019 | Part of Exclusive Networks | ||
Computer Security and Industrial Cryptography COSIC provides expertise in digital security and industrial cryptography, conducting research and education. | Belgium | 1979 | Owned by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | ||
HackersEra Indian firm offering vehicle and ECU penetration testing, R155 and 21434 consulting, plus a vehicle SOC. | Pune, India | 2015 | Private | ||
IRONVALD IRONVALD provides autonomous cybersecurity defence for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems. | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2025 | Private | ||
Littlefish Littlefish provides managed IT services, cyber security, digital solutions, and data and AI services to organisations. | Nottingham, United Kingdom | 2003 | Owned by Bowmark Capital | ||
M Mandiant Mandiant provides threat intelligence and incident response, now sold as Google Threat Intelligence alongside VirusTotal within Google Cloud. | United States | 2004 | Part 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, Japan | Private | |||
Optiv Optiv advises, deploys, and operates cybersecurity programs for organizations. | Leawood, United States | 1996 | Owned by KKR | ||
P Puma Security Puma Security provides .NET static analysis tools and application security services. | Des Moines, United States | 2017 | Private | ||
Secvura Secvura reviews web and SaaS applications for security weaknesses and helps teams fix them. | London, United Kingdom | 2026 | Private | ||
SGS Swiss testing and certification group offering security evaluations, penetration tests and ISO/SAE 21434 audits. | Baar, Switzerland | 1878 | Public, SGSN | ||
simler simler provides an AI platform for generating and running cybersecurity tabletop exercises. | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 2026 | Private | ||
System Force IT System Force IT provides managed IT support, cyber security, and Microsoft 365 services to UK SMEs. | Gloucester, United Kingdom | 2006 | Private | ||
YSecurity YSecurity provides an on-demand cybersecurity team for startups, handling compliance and security reviews. | United States | Private |
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