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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.

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List of the Top Cybersecurity Consulting Service Providers

  • Safe Edges Logotype

    Safe Edges

    5.0 1 review
    $50,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    25% Cybersecurity
    25% Application Testing
    25% Blockchain +1
    25% IT Managed Services

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    20% Threat/Attack Simulations +5
    10% Application Security
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Network Security
    10% Threat Intelligence Services
    10% Vulnerability Management

    Safe Edges is a leading smart contract auditing company and a world-renowned security auditing firm, securing over $1B+ in funds. We are the official security partners of Fuel Chain, Berachain,

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  • PASSANTBYTE (Pty) Ltd Logotype

    PASSANTBYTE (Pty) Ltd

    5.0 1 review
    $1,000+
    $25 - $49 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% E-Commerce Development
    20% IT Managed Services +2
    20% Web Design
    20% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Vulnerability Management
    15% Application Security +3
    15% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    15% Cloud Security
    15% Digital Forensics & Auditing

    PassantByte is a South African based digital solutions' provider offering website development, web hosting, domain registration, password management solutions, and cybersecurity services. We focus

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  • RightCyber Solutions Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $100 - $149 / hr
    2 - 9
    Wiggins, CO

    Services provided

    25% Cybersecurity
    40% IT Managed Services
    15% IT Strategy Consulting +2
    10% Cloud Consulting & SI
    10% Other IT Consulting and SI

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    30% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    25% Identity & Access Management +2
    25% Threat/Attack Simulations
    10% Account Takeover (ATO)

    Headquartered in Wiggins, Colorado, RightCyber Solutions is a small IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Cybersecurity.

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  • Southside CHI Solutions Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Chicago, IL

    Services provided

    15% Cybersecurity
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI
    13% Custom Software Development +4
    13% IT Managed Services
    13% IT Strategy Consulting
    13% Mobile App Development
    13% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    20% Digital Forensics & Auditing +2
    20% Identity & Access Management
    20% Threat/Attack Simulations

    Southside CHI Solutions is a cloud consulting & SI company. The small Chicago, Illinois-based team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity. The company was founded in 2023.

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  • Aspire Technical Logotype

    Aspire Technical

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    35% IT Managed Services
    25% Business Continuity Management +1
    20% Compliance Consulting

    Focus Areas

    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Network Security
    15% Account Takeover (ATO) +5
    15% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    15% Identity & Access Management
    10% Cloud Security
    5% Application Security
    5% Threat/Attack Simulations

    Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Aspire Technical is an IT managed services company. They offer IT managed services and Business Continuity Management and were launched in 2000.

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  • Advanced Data Infrastructure Logotype

    Advanced Data Infrastructure

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $50 - $99 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    30% IT Managed Services
    10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +5
    10% Cloud Consulting & SI
    10% ERP Consulting and SI
    10% IT Strategy Consulting
    10% Other IT Consulting and SI
    10% Unified Communications Consulting & SI

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    Established in 2022, Advanced Data Infrastructure is an IT managed services company. The team specializes in IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and is in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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  • Geekland IT Logotype

    Geekland IT

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    25% Cybersecurity
    60% IT Managed Services
    10% IT Strategy Consulting +1
    5% Cloud Consulting & SI

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    30% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    25% Cloud Security +2
    20% Identity & Access Management
    15% Network Security

    Geekland IT is an IT managed services company. They were launched in 2023, and their services include IT managed services and Cybersecurity.

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  • Thinkbix Technologies Logotype

    Thinkbix Technologies

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    10% AI Development
    10% API Development +7
    10% Custom Software Development
    10% E-Commerce Development
    10% Generative AI
    10% Mobile App Development
    10% UX/UI Design
    10% Web Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    Thinkbix Technologies is a web design company. In Pune, India, their team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.

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  • Fox Technology Solutions Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $100 - $149 / hr
    2 - 9
    Miami, FL

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    80% IT Managed Services
    10% IT Strategy Consulting

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    Fox Technology Solutions, a small IT managed services company, is based in Miami, Florida. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.

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  • RingIT Logotype

    RingIT

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    30% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI
    30% IT Strategy Consulting +3
    10% CRM Consulting and SI
    10% ECM Consulting and SI
    10% IT Managed Services

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    RingIT is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 2011. The small team provides IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.

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  • eCode Tech Logotype

    eCode Tech

    Not yet reviewed

    $100,000+
    $25 - $49 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    35% Custom Software Development
    35% Web Development +1
    20% Web Design

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    ECode Tech is a custom software development firm established in 2023. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.

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  • RakshaStack Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    < $25 / hr
    2 - 9
    Surat, India

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    40% Mobile App Development
    40% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    30% Vulnerability Management
    20% Threat/Attack Simulations +3
    15% Cloud Security
    15% Network Security
    5% Dark Web Monitoring

    RakshaStack is a mobile app development company in Surat, India. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.

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  • Coding Free Limited Logotype

    Coding Free Limited

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    10% Custom Software Development
    10% Digital Strategy +7
    10% E-Commerce Development
    10% Email Marketing
    10% IT Managed Services
    10% Search Engine Optimization
    10% UX/UI Design
    10% Web Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    Coding Free Limited is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.

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  • Next Plus LLC Logotype

    Next Plus LLC

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    10% Accounting
    10% Business Consulting +7
    10% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)
    10% Financial Advising & Planning
    10% Financial Consulting
    10% IT Managed Services
    10% IT Staff Augmentation
    10% IT Strategy Consulting
    10% Procurement Support

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    Next Plus LLC is an IT strategy consulting company. The Mountain House, California-based company focuses on IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.

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  • AJAKAI ICT COMPANY Logotype

    AJAKAI ICT COMPANY

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    10% Back Office Outsourcing
    10% Building Security Services +7
    10% Custom Software Development
    10% IT Managed Services
    10% Mobile App Development
    10% Search Engine Optimization
    10% UX/UI Design
    10% Web Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    AJAKAI ICT COMPANY is a SEO company. Located in Kahama, Tanzania, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.

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  • Codigo Aldea LLP Logotype

    Codigo Aldea LLP

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    10% API Development
    10% Custom Software Development +7
    10% DevOps Managed Services
    10% E-Commerce Development
    10% Low/No Code Development
    10% Mobile App Development
    10% UX/UI Design
    10% Web Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    Codigo Aldea LLP is a web design company. The Bhilai, India-based firm focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.

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  • BeyondScale Technologies Logotype

    4.8 2 reviews
    $10,000+
    $25 - $49 / hr
    10 - 49
    Hyderabad, India

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% AI Agents
    20% AI Consulting +2
    20% AI Development
    20% Generative AI

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    10% Application Security
    10% Breach Detection & Incident Response +7
    10% Cloud Security
    10% Digital Forensics & Auditing
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Network Security
    10% Threat Intelligence Services
    10% Threat/Attack Simulations
    10% Vulnerability Management

    BeyondScale is an AI cybersecurity company that helps enterprises deploy AI safely. Our Securetom AI security scanner combines traditional web security (DNS, SSL/TLS, WAF detection) with AI-specific

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  • ProtoHype Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $10,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    25% AI Development
    20% AR/VR Development +4
    15% IoT Development
    10% Mobile App Development
    10% UX/UI Design
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    20% Threat/Attack Simulations +4
    15% Digital Forensics & Auditing
    10% Cybersecurity Expert Testimony
    5% Account Takeover (ATO)
    5% Identity & Access Management

    Established in 2021, ProtoHype is an artificial intelligence firm. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and AR/VR development.

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  • Ai Technology Professionals Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Richmond, VA

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    40% IT Managed Services
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI +1
    20% IT Strategy Consulting

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    10% Cloud Security +3
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Network Security
    10% Threat/Attack Simulations

    Ai Technology Professionals, an IT managed services company, is in Richmond, Virginia. They provide IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.

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  • Adet IT Solutions Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    Brooklyn, NY

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% IT Managed Services
    20% IT Strategy Consulting +4
    10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI
    10% Cloud Consulting & SI
    10% IT Staff Augmentation
    10% Other IT Consulting and SI

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    10% Account Takeover (ATO)
    10% Breach Detection & Incident Response +9
    10% Cybersecurity Expert Testimony
    10% Digital Forensics & Auditing
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Network Security
    10% Threat/Attack Simulations
    5% Application Security
    5% Cloud Security
    5% Managed SIEM Services
    5% Threat Intelligence Services

    Adet IT Solutions is an IT strategy consulting company. Launched in 2014, the agency is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.

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  • Simpletech IT Solutions Inc. Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    San Diego, CA

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI
    20% IT Managed Services +2
    20% IT Staff Augmentation
    20% IT Strategy Consulting

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    10% Cloud Security
    10% Network Security +11
    10% Threat Intelligence Services
    10% Threat/Attack Simulations
    10% Vulnerability Management
    5% Account Takeover (ATO)
    5% Application Security
    5% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    5% Cybersecurity Expert Testimony
    5% Dark Web Monitoring
    5% Digital Forensics & Auditing
    5% Identity & Access Management
    5% Managed SIEM Services

    Simpletech IT Solutions Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company established in 2012. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.

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  • Havosoft International Limited Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    10 - 49
    Abuja, Nigeria

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% E-Commerce Development
    20% IT Managed Services +3
    20% IT Strategy Consulting
    10% Cloud Consulting & SI
    10% Web Design

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    15% Application Security
    15% Threat/Attack Simulations +6
    10% Account Takeover (ATO)
    10% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    10% Cloud Security
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Threat Intelligence Services
    10% Vulnerability Management

    Havosoft International Limited is a small IT strategy consulting company established in 2021. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.

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  • Haigler Systems Logotype

    Haigler Systems

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% Custom Software Development
    20% IT Managed Services +2
    20% IT Strategy Consulting
    20% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Network Security
    20% Cloud Security +3
    10% Application Security
    5% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    5% Vulnerability Management

    Haigler Systems is an IT strategy consulting company in Concord, North Carolina. Established in 2012, the team offers IT strategy consulting and Cybersecurity.

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  • D2 IT Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    10 - 49
    North Sioux City, SD

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    80% IT Managed Services
    10% IT Strategy Consulting

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    20% Identity & Access Management +2
    20% Network Security
    20% Vulnerability Management

    D2 IT is a small IT managed services company. They specialize in IT managed services and IT strategy consulting and were launched in 2004.

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  • DIGITECH SOLUTIONS LLC Logotype

    DIGITECH SOLUTIONS LLC

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    Freelancer

    Services provided

    25% Cybersecurity
    20% IT Managed Services
    20% IT Staff Augmentation +3
    15% Recruitment Process Outsourcing
    10% Recruiting
    10% Staffing

    Focus Areas

    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    25% Application Security
    25% Cloud Security +1
    25% Network Security

    DIGITECH SOLUTIONS LLC is a Cybersecurity company. They are headquartered in Aldie, Virginia and have small team of experts. Their services include Cybersecurity and IT managed services.

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  • Mytek Pros Logotype

    5.0 1 review
    Undisclosed
    $200 - $300 / hr
    2 - 9
    Carlsbad, CA

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    35% IT Managed Services
    15% IT Strategy Consulting +4
    10% Cloud Consulting & SI
    10% Computer Engineering
    10% Other IT Consulting and SI
    10% Unified Communications Consulting & SI

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    10% Account Takeover (ATO)
    10% Breach Detection & Incident Response +7
    10% Cybersecurity Expert Testimony
    10% Digital Forensics & Auditing
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Network Security
    10% Threat Intelligence Services
    10% Threat/Attack Simulations
    10% Vulnerability Management

    Mytek Pros provides a range of technology solutions, including surveillance systems, door access controls, computer networks, and smart IoT integrations. Clients commend Mytek Pros for their flawless execution, effective communication, and adaptability. As a licensed low and high-voltage contractor, they have garnered high ratings for their quality and knowledge, though there's a noted need for expansion to meet increasing demand.

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  • NEBULACLOUD Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $50 - $99 / hr
    2 - 9
    Evanston, IL

    Services provided

    10% Cybersecurity
    35% Other IT Consulting and SI
    15% IT Managed Services +4
    10% Business Consulting
    10% Cloud Consulting & SI
    10% IT Strategy Consulting
    10% Unified Communications Consulting & SI

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    15% Cloud Security +4
    15% Network Security
    10% Application Security
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Managed SIEM Services

    NEBULACLOUD is an other IT consulting and SI company founded in 2014. The agency specializes in other IT consulting and SI and IT managed services.

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  • Clocktower Technology Services, Inc. Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9
    Franklin, MA

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    35% IT Managed Services
    30% Unified Communications Consulting & SI +3
    5% Cloud Consulting & SI
    5% IT Staff Augmentation
    5% IT Strategy Consulting

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    40% Identity & Access Management
    30% Network Security +1
    20% Cloud Security

    Clocktower Technology Services, Inc., an IT managed services company, was launched in 1998. The team offers IT managed services and unified communications consulting & SI.

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  • NFC Information Technology Logotype

    NFC Information Technology

    Not yet reviewed

    $1,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI
    20% IT Managed Services +3
    20% IT Strategy Consulting
    10% Custom Software Development
    10% IT Staff Augmentation

    Focus Areas

    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    15% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    15% Network Security +6
    10% Application Security
    10% Cloud Security
    10% Identity & Access Management
    10% Managed SIEM Services
    10% Threat/Attack Simulations
    10% Vulnerability Management

    In Noblesville, Indiana, NFC Information Technology is an IT strategy consulting company. Their services include IT strategy consulting and cloud consulting & SI.

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  • D-Wall IT Solutions Ltd Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    City of London, England

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% IT Managed Services
    20% IT Strategy Consulting +2
    20% Web Design
    20% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Headquartered in City of London, England, D-Wall IT Solutions Ltd is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and IT strategy consulting and were established in 2021.

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  • JPJ Consulting, LLC Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Little Rock, AR

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    80% Business Consulting

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    JPJ Consulting, LLC is a small Business Consulting company. They specialize in Business Consulting and Cybersecurity and were established in 2013.

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  • Digital Investigative Group Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Helena, MT

    Services provided

    80% Cybersecurity
    20% IT Staff Augmentation

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    40% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    40% Digital Forensics & Auditing

    Digital Investigative Group, a Cybersecurity company, was founded in 2021. The agency offers Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation, and is small.

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  • Metafusio Logotype

    Metafusio

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    40% Blockchain
    20% AR/VR Development +1
    20% IoT Development

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Metafusio is a Blockchain company. Established in 2022, their team provides Blockchain and Cybersecurity.

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  • Vodchits Innovations Corp Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Astoria, NY

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% IT Managed Services
    15% Pay Per Click +3
    15% Search Engine Optimization
    15% Social Media Marketing
    15% Web Design

    Focus Areas

    70% Cybersecurity Consulting
    30% Breach Detection & Incident Response

    Vodchits Innovations Corp is a Cybersecurity company in Astoria, New York. They offer Cybersecurity and IT managed services and were founded in 2016.

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  • HAXR Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    London, England

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    60% Blockchain
    20% Blockchain Marketing

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    HAXR is a Blockchain company. The London, England-based company was established in 2021. Their services include Blockchain and Cybersecurity.

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  • iGATE Consulting Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
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    2 - 9
    Toronto, Canada

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% Blockchain
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI +4
    10% IT Staff Augmentation
    10% IT Strategy Consulting
    10% Recruiting
    10% Staffing

    Focus Areas

    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Threat/Attack Simulations

    IGATE Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company located in Toronto, Canada. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity and were established in 2009.

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  • Crest Consulting Group Logotype

    Crest Consulting Group

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    50% Cybersecurity
    25% IT Staff Augmentation
    25% IT Strategy Consulting

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Breach Detection & Incident Response
    20% Digital Forensics & Auditing +2
    20% Identity & Access Management
    20% Threat/Attack Simulations

    Crest Consulting Group is a Cybersecurity company. Their small team is located in Rockville, Maryland. Their team provides Cybersecurity and IT strategy consulting.

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  • Unlimited Systems Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI
    20% CRM Consulting and SI +2
    20% ERP Consulting and SI
    20% IT Managed Services

    Focus Areas

    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Breach Detection & Incident Response

    Data analytics company Unlimited Systems was established in 2019. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.

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  • EMGS Consulting Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
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    2 - 9
    Paris, France

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI
    20% CRM Consulting and SI +2
    20% ERP Consulting and SI
    20% Robotics Process Automation

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    EMGS Consulting is a data analytics company. Based in Paris, France, the firm was launched in 2003. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.

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  • SecureStack Logotype

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9
    Docklands, Australia

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    40% Compliance Consulting
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI +1
    20% IT Managed Services

    Focus Areas

    60% Cybersecurity Consulting
    40% Threat/Attack Simulations

    SecureStack is a Compliance Consulting company launched in 2017. The agency focuses on Compliance Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.

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    2 - 9
    Melbourne, FL

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    80% Compliance Consulting

    Focus Areas

    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Digital Forensics & Auditing

    Cybersec Investments is a Compliance Consulting company established in 2018. In Melbourne, Florida, the team offers Compliance Consulting and Cybersecurity.

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    2 - 9
    Dover, NH

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    70% Compliance Consulting
    10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI

    Focus Areas

    80% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Identity & Access Management

    Compliancerisk.io is a Dover, New Hampshire-based Compliance Consulting company. They focus on Compliance Consulting and Cybersecurity.

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    Code Red Partners

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    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    40% Recruiting
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI +1
    20% Recruitment Process Outsourcing

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Recruiting company Code Red Partners was founded in 2017. The team focuses on Recruiting and cloud consulting & SI and is in San Francisco, California.

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    Mundus Security

    Not yet reviewed

    Undisclosed
    Undisclosed
    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    40% Blockchain
    40% Blockchain Marketing

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Blockchain company Mundus Security was established in 2020. The firm focuses on Blockchain and Blockchain Marketing.

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  • Securitanium Logotype

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    2 - 9
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Services provided

    50% Cybersecurity
    50% Blockchain

    Focus Areas

    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    80% Network Security

    Cybersecurity and Blockchain company Securitanium focuses on Cybersecurity and Blockchain. They were established in 2018.

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  • Indominus Logotype

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    2 - 9
    Montréal, Canada

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% AI Development
    20% Blockchain +2
    20% DevOps Managed Services
    20% Robotics Process Automation

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Indominus is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 2017, the team offers Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. The company is based in Montréal, Canada.

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    2 - 9
    Toronto, Canada

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% AI Development
    20% Blockchain +2
    20% Cloud Consulting & SI
    20% IoT Development

    Focus Areas

    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Network Security

    Aannex Solutions Inc. Is a cloud consulting & SI company in Toronto, Canada. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.

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    Patriot Cyber Defense

    Not yet reviewed

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    2 - 9

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% AI Development
    20% Blockchain +2
    20% Business Consulting
    20% Executive Search

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Based in Rochester, New Hampshire, Patriot Cyber Defense is a small Cybersecurity company. Their services include Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.

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    2 - 9
    Louisville, KY

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% Corporate Training & Coaching
    20% Search Engine Optimization +4
    10% Branding
    10% Social Media Marketing
    10% Unified Communications Consulting & SI
    10% Web Development

    Focus Areas

    100% Cybersecurity Consulting

    Internetek is a SEO services firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Cybersecurity.

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  • Talentplicity Consulting Logotype

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    2 - 9
    Sydney, Australia

    Services provided

    20% Cybersecurity
    20% Application Testing
    20% DevOps Managed Services +2
    20% IT Staff Augmentation
    20% Robotics Process Automation

    Focus Areas

    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Network Security

    Talentplicity Consulting is a Cybersecurity company founded in 2018. Their team provides Cybersecurity and IT staff augmentation.

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2 Software Mind S.A.
3 Foresite Cybersecurity
4 Infracore
5 Net at Work LLC
6 Distology Studios (previously squareball)
7 Apriorit
8 TPx
9 Hacken
10 Sekurno
11 Nexa
12 CyberDuo
13 Baltic Amadeus
14 Sigma Software Security
15 Abtech Technologies

List of the Top 15 Cybersecurity Consulting Service Providers

  1. Accedia Logotype

    Accedia

    $10,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    250 - 999
    Sofia, Bulgaria

    Ability to deliver

    37.8/40.0
    19/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    8.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Cybersecurity
    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    90% Other
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  2. Software Mind S.A. Logotype

    Software Mind S.A.

    $50,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    Kraków, Poland

    Ability to deliver

    35.2/40.0
    19/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    6.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Cybersecurity
    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    90% Other
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  3. Foresite Cybersecurity Logotype

    Foresite Cybersecurity

    Undisclosed
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    50 - 249
    Overland Park, KS

    Ability to deliver

    34.4/40.0
    19.6/20 Reviews
    9.8/10 Clients & Experience
    5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    50% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    50% Other
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  4. Infracore Logotype

    Infracore

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    San Diego, CA

    Ability to deliver

    33.7/40.0
    18.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    30% Cybersecurity
    30% Cybersecurity Consulting
    70% Other
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  5. Net at Work LLC Logotype

    Net at Work LLC

    $5,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    250 - 999
    New York, NY

    Ability to deliver

    32.8/40.0
    17/20 Reviews
    9.4/10 Clients & Experience
    6.4/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    35% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    65% Other
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  6. Distology Studios (previously squareball) Logotype

    Distology Studios (previously squareball)

    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    50 - 249
    Berlin, Germany

    Ability to deliver

    30.1/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    3.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    30% Cybersecurity
    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    70% Other
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  7. Apriorit Logotype

    Apriorit

    $25,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    250 - 999
    Poznań, Poland

    Ability to deliver

    33.4/40.0
    19.4/20 Reviews
    9.5/10 Clients & Experience
    4.5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    20% Cybersecurity
    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    80% Other
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  8. TPx Logotype

    TPx

    $1,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    250 - 999
    Austin, TX

    Ability to deliver

    29.3/40.0
    14.6/20 Reviews
    9.2/10 Clients & Experience
    5.5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    30% Cybersecurity
    25% Cybersecurity Consulting
    70% Other
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  9. Hacken Logotype

    Hacken

    $10,000+
    Undisclosed
    50 - 249
    Lisboa, Portugal

    Ability to deliver

    33.5/40.0
    19/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.5/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    40% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    60% Other
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  10. Sekurno Logotype

    Sekurno

    $5,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    10 - 49
    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Ability to deliver

    33.4/40.0
    19/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.4/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
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  11. Nexa Logotype

    Nexa

    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    10 - 49
    Montevideo, Uruguay

    Ability to deliver

    33.2/40.0
    19/20 Reviews
    9.7/10 Clients & Experience
    4.4/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    60% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    40% Other
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  12. CyberDuo Logotype

    CyberDuo

    $5,000+
    $200 - $300 / hr
    250 - 999
    Glendale, CA

    Ability to deliver

    31.7/40.0
    17.4/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.3/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    30% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    70% Other
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  13. Baltic Amadeus Logotype

    Baltic Amadeus

    $10,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    250 - 999
    Vilnius, Lithuania

    Ability to deliver

    30/40.0
    15.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    15% Cybersecurity
    35% Cybersecurity Consulting
    85% Other
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  14. Sigma Software Security Logotype

    Sigma Software Security

    $5,000+
    Undisclosed
    1,000 - 9,999
    London, England

    Ability to deliver

    27.6/40.0
    17.4/20 Reviews
    7.2/10 Clients & Experience
    3/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    40% Cybersecurity
    20% Cybersecurity Consulting
    60% Other
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  15. Abtech Technologies Logotype

    Abtech Technologies

    $1,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    Vista, CA

    Ability to deliver

    30.9/40.0
    16.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.1/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    15% Cybersecurity
    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    85% Other
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  16. The HBP Group Logotype

    The HBP Group

    $5,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    50 - 249
    Scunthorpe, England

    Ability to deliver

    29.9/40.0
    16.6/20 Reviews
    9.1/10 Clients & Experience
    4.2/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    20% Cybersecurity
    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    80% Other
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  17. Framework Security Logotype

    Framework Security

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    2 - 9
    Austin, TX

    Ability to deliver

    30.5/40.0
    16.4/20 Reviews
    9.4/10 Clients & Experience
    4.6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Cybersecurity
    40% Cybersecurity Consulting
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  18. 7 Layer Solutions Inc Logotype

    7 Layer Solutions Inc

    $5,000+
    Undisclosed
    50 - 249
    Schaumburg, IL

    Ability to deliver

    26.7/40.0
    18.6/20 Reviews
    4.4/10 Clients & Experience
    3.7/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    40% Cybersecurity
    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    60% Other
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  19. CTS Logotype

    CTS

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    Brooklyn, NY

    Ability to deliver

    33.8/40.0
    19.6/20 Reviews
    8.3/10 Clients & Experience
    6/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    20% Cybersecurity
    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    80% Other
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  20. XRAY CyberSecurity Logotype

    XRAY CyberSecurity

    $10,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    10 - 49

    Ability to deliver

    31.8/40.0
    17.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
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  21. Iterasec Logotype

    Iterasec

    $5,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    10 - 49
    Rzeszów, Poland

    Ability to deliver

    31.7/40.0
    17.8/20 Reviews
    9.9/10 Clients & Experience
    4/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    100% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
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  22. Andromeda Logotype

    Andromeda

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    10 - 49
    Lockport, IL

    Ability to deliver

    30.5/40.0
    16.4/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.1/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    20% Cybersecurity
    70% Cybersecurity Consulting
    80% Other
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  23. BD Emerson Logotype

    BD Emerson

    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    10 - 49
    Richmond, VA

    Ability to deliver

    29.9/40.0
    16.6/20 Reviews
    9.5/10 Clients & Experience
    3.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    25% Cybersecurity
    50% Cybersecurity Consulting
    75% Other
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  24. NIX Logotype

    NIX

    Undisclosed
    $50 - $99 / hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    Tampa, FL

    Ability to deliver

    31.6/40.0
    18.8/20 Reviews
    6.9/10 Clients & Experience
    5.9/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Cybersecurity
    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    90% Other
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  25. ELEKS Logotype

    ELEKS

    $25,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    1,000 - 9,999
    Tallinn, Estonia

    Ability to deliver

    32.8/40.0
    15.8/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    7/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    90% Other
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  26. Zamolxis Cybersecurity Solutions Logotype

    Zamolxis Cybersecurity Solutions

    $10,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    10 - 49

    Ability to deliver

    27/40.0
    16/20 Reviews
    7.6/10 Clients & Experience
    3.4/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    80% Cybersecurity
    60% Cybersecurity Consulting
    20% Other
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  27. Miles IT Logotype

    Miles IT

    $10,000+
    $100 - $149 / hr
    250 - 999
    Tampa, FL

    Ability to deliver

    32.9/40.0
    18.8/20 Reviews
    9.3/10 Clients & Experience
    4.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    15% Cybersecurity
    10% Cybersecurity Consulting
    85% Other
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  28. Link Group Logotype

    Link Group

    $10,000+
    $50 - $99 / hr
    250 - 999
    Warszawa, Poland

    Ability to deliver

    28.8/40.0
    16.2/20 Reviews
    7.3/10 Clients & Experience
    5.3/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    30% Cybersecurity
    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    70% Other
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  29. Vrinsoft Technology Logotype

    Vrinsoft Technology

    $10,000+
    $25 - $49 / hr
    50 - 249
    Ahmedabad, India

    Ability to deliver

    31.2/40.0
    16.4/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.8/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    10% Cybersecurity
    40% Cybersecurity Consulting
    90% Other
    View Profile Visit Website
  30. Genatec Logotype

    Genatec

    $5,000+
    $150 - $199 / hr
    50 - 249
    Montréal, Canada

    Ability to deliver

    32.5/40.0
    18.4/20 Reviews
    10/10 Clients & Experience
    4.1/10 Market Presence

    Service focus

    25% Cybersecurity
    15% Cybersecurity Consulting
    75% Other
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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:

  1. Software Mind S.A.

  2. Foresite Cybersecurity

  3. Infracore

  4. Distology Studios (previously squareball)

  5. CyberDuo

  6. Apriorit

  7. Sekurno

  8. Abtech Technologies

  9. Net at Work LLC

  10. Accedia

  11. Framework Security

  12. Emergent Software

  13. Packetlabs Ltd.

  14. TechMagic

  15. Ebryx

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.

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