Top Cybersecurity Consultants
Every organization faces evolving cyber threats, but most lack the in-house expertise to assess exposure, close compliance gaps, or respond to incidents effectively. Cybersecurity consulting firms bridge that gap — delivering risk assessments, security architecture reviews, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance guidance across frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
Clutch verifies each firm through in-depth client interviews and detailed project data so you can compare with confidence. Browse the broader cybersecurity services directory for managed and operational providers, explore specialists in cloud security services, or narrow your search to firms serving your region with the top U.S. cybersecurity consultants list.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Aguascalientes, Mexico
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See all 1 projectsBorealix offers comprehensive cybersecurity services, specializing in Application Security, Information Security, and Cyber Defense. The overall feedback for Borealix is highly positive, highlighting their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to delivering quality work on time. Clients particularly appreciate their preventative programs and strong project management skills.
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Launched in 2015, Rtwo Healthcare Solutions is a small IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Betopia Limited is an artificial intelligence development company. The agency is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Cybersecurity company Systech MSP is located in Brooklyn, New York and Mahwah, New Jersey. They focus on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Ciudad de México, Mexico
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See all 1 projectsBeyond Technology offers state-of-the-art WiFi network design and deployment services with AI management and precision marketing tools. Reviews praise their timely delivery, deep knowledge, and strong customer engagement, highlighting their ability to provide value for cost and align with client company values.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Southfield, MI
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See all 1 projectsTrajectus offers software architecture, development, and bespoke development services. The reviews consistently highlight their expertise, timely project management, and ability to deliver actionable outcomes. Clients appreciate Trajectus for their strong alignment with company values and excellent communication, resulting in high satisfaction with the project results.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Hauppauge, NY
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Custom Computer Specialists, LLC is an IT managed services company. The Hauppauge, New York-based team focuses on IT managed services and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Worcester, MA
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See all 1 projectsMachado offers IT security services, excelling in proactive management and technical support to enhance their clients' operational efficiency. Feedback highlights their effective communication and timely delivery, ensuring clients face minimal technological disruptions. They are particularly praised for their cultural compatibility and alignment with client values, contributing to seamless project execution and a reliable partnership.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Caboolture, Australia
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Cyber Uni Corns is a Cybersecurity company. Launched in 2023, their team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lisboa, Portugal
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Cloudcomputing is a Cybersecurity company. The midsize Lisboa, Portugal-based team offers Cybersecurity. The company was launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2001, Fairdinkum Consulting is a Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, OH
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Affiliated Resource Group - Columbus Managed IT Services & Support is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company established in 1993. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milford, CT
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Founded in 2005, Vancord is a small Milford, Connecticut-based Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. Their team offers Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Cybersecurity company SECNAP Network Security was launched in 2001. The agency offers Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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Direct IT is a small Poznań, Poland-based Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Established in 2013, cloudKleyer Frankfurt GmbH is a Cybersecurity company. The small team offers Cybersecurity and cloud consulting & SI.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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See all 1 projectsC3 Tech is an IT service and office technology company based in Santa Ana, CA. We provide businesses with office solutions to help with their performance goals. Our IT services include:
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Based in Canada, The Driz Group is a small Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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Ransomware Help is a Cybersecurity company. Founded in 2018, their team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Poznań, Poland
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Cybersecurity company Vector Synergy is based in Poznań, Poland and Lisboa, Portugal. They specialize in Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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X CYBER SQUAD is a Cybersecurity and Internet & Technology Law company. Their team is located in Nagpur, India and focuses on Cybersecurity and Internet & Technology Law.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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Onex Group is a data analytics company. The Warszawa, Poland-based team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ostrava, Czech Republic
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Thybit is a custom software development firm. In Ostrava, Czech Republic and Prague, Czech Republic, the agency was founded in 2019. Their team provides Custom Software Development and
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Deveonic is a cloud consulting & SI company. They specialize in cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and were launched in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Cloud consulting & SI company SecureSmartz was launched in 1999. In Pittsford, New York and Vancouver, Canada, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Launched in 2001, Mentis Group, Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity company. Their team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kennewick, WA
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Teknologize is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. Their team is based in Kennewick, Washington and Union Gap, Washington and focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Florence, SC
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Founded in 1996, Heritage Digital, a small Cybersecurity and IT managed services company, is based in Florence, South Carolina. Their team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Bengaluru, India, ENGAIZ is a small Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and Insurance Services & Brokers.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Certcube Labs Pvt. Ltd. Is a Cybersecurity company. In Delhi, India, their small team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services. The firm was established in 2018.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Southborough, MA
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TOSS CORPORATION, a Cybersecurity company, is based in Southborough, Massachusetts and Framingham, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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IntegSec is a Cybersecurity company established in 2024. In Gilead, Maine, the team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Founded in 2012, SecureLayer7 is a Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Midsize Cybersecurity company Atlantic Tomorrow's Office, is headquartered in New York, New York and Tarrytown, New York. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Lansing, MI
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Dewpoint is an IT strategy consulting company. Founded in 1996, the firm is located in Lansing, Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Chadds Ford, PA
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Launched in 2012, Inspiroz is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. The midsize team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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Cybersecurity company CPX is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The team focuses on Cybersecurity.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Teknertia is an IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity company. In Calgary, Canada, their small team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity. The company was founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Plano, TX
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AdvaTech Solutions is an IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity company. They provide IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity and are located in Plano, Texas.
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Stradiant is a Cybersecurity company launched in 2007. Located in Austin, Texas, the team provides Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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ICUSTOM REPAIRS & RETAIL South Tampa is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. They are in Tampa, Florida and have small team. They offer Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Solved IT Inc. Is a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Istanbul, Türkiye
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ADEO Cyber Security is a Cybersecurity company. In Istanbul, Türkiye and Ankara, Türkiye, their midsize team offers Cybersecurity. The company was established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MO
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Founded in 2004, Pearson-Kelly Technology is a Cybersecurity company. The team provides Cybersecurity and IT managed services.
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TradeSphere is a Cybersecurity company. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.
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Launched in 2013, Seczone Group is a midsize Cybersecurity company in Shenzhen, China. Their team provides Cybersecurity.
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Founded in 1998, Millennium Enterprise Corporation is an IT strategy consulting company. The small team specializes in IT strategy consulting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Rochester, NY
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ComTec Solutions, a Cybersecurity and IT managed services company, was founded in 1995. The team focuses on Cybersecurity and IT managed services and is in Rochester, New York and Berlin,
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Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Alpha InfoLab, Inc. Is an other IT consulting and SI company. They specialize in other IT consulting and SI and Cybersecurity.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Zielona Góra, Poland
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Web development firm Cyber Security Lab Sp. Z o.o. Focuses on Web Development and Cybersecurity. They were founded in 2021.
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List of the Top 15 Cybersecurity Consulting Service Providers
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Sofia, Bulgaria
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Kraków, Poland
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35.2/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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34.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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33.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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32.8/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Berlin, Germany
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30.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Poznań, Poland
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33.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Austin, TX
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29.3/40.014.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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33.4/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montevideo, Uruguay
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33.2/40.019/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Glendale, CA
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31.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Vilnius, Lithuania
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30/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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27.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Vista, CA
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30.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lisboa, Portugal
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32.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scunthorpe, England
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29.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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30.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Schaumburg, IL
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26.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews4.4/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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33.8/40.019.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lockport, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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29.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tampa, FL
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31.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Tallinn, Estonia
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27/40.016/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rzeszów, Poland
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31.3/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Tampa, FL
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32.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Warszawa, Poland
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Montréal, Canada
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Cybersecurity Consulting FAQs
Clutch features companies that advise on security strategy, risk, compliance, and architecture across industries quarterly based on a proprietary methodology. The top cybersecurity consulting companies for 2026 include:
Cybersecurity consulting firms help organizations identify, assess, and reduce security risks. Engagements typically fall into three categories:
- Assessments — penetration testing, vulnerability scans, gap analyses against frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001
- Advisory work — building security roadmaps, defining policies, and supporting board-level risk reporting
- Compliance consulting — preparing for audits under HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, or similar standards
Some firms also provide incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and virtual CISO (vCISO) services.
Based on pricing data gathered by Clutch, the average hourly rates for cybersecurity consultants typically fall between $100 – $149. A focused penetration test or compliance gap assessment may run $5,000 – $25,000.
Moreover, broader engagements such as a full security program build or ongoing vCISO retainer can range from $50,000 to well over $200,000 annually. Always review the cost breakdown and compare pricing against other agencies before committing to any partnership.
Cybersecurity consulting firms are primarily advisory — they assess your environment, develop strategy, and guide implementation, but they don't typically operate your security tools on an ongoing basis.
On the other hand, an MSSP runs your day-to-day security operations — monitoring your SIEM, managing firewalls, and responding to alerts in real time. Many organizations use a consulting firm to build their security program and define requirements, then hand ongoing operations to an MSSP.
Start by defining your project’s specific objectives or the problem you're trying to solve — i.e., a one-time penetration test, a regulatory audit readiness program, or an ongoing advisory relationship each call for a different type of firm.
Look for consultants with certifications relevant to your needs (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH). Then, review verified client testimonials on Clutch that describe projects similar to yours in industry and scope. Confirm the firm's conflict-of-interest policy — pure-play consulting firms that don't resell security products tend to give more objective recommendations.
Watch for cybersecurity consulting firms that promise guaranteed outcomes, skip discovery in favor of a one-size-fits-all engagement, or can't provide verifiable client references in your industry. Vague statements of work, an inability to explain their methodology in plain language, and heavy reliance on automated scanning without manual validation are also crucial warning signs to be wary of.