Consultant directory

Cybersecurity firms that implement CISA guidance

Every firm below is a real, operating cybersecurity practice with a verified website. We are an independent directory — listings are not endorsements, and no firm can pay for placement. CISA does not certify, endorse, or accredit any of these firms.

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GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security is a cybersecurity consultancy with a Federal Solutions practice serving U.S. federal agencies and contractors. Its consultants perform security assessments, zero-trust roadmapping, and managed detection, and the firm holds federal contracting vehicles for agency work.

Herndon, Virginia · Founded 2011
CISA CPGs, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM), CMMC
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Coalfire

Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm with a dedicated Coalfire Federal practice. It is an authorized FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), performs CMMC assessments, and advises commercial and public-sector clients on NIST-framework implementations.

Westminster, Colorado · Founded 2001
FedRAMP (authorized 3PAO), CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS
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SecureStrux

SecureStrux is a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC readiness for defense contractors and subcontractors. It offers gap assessments, System Security Plan development, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring support aligned to federal cybersecurity requirements.

Not disclosed · Founded Not disclosed
NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, NIST SP 800-53, CISA CPGs
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Summit 7

Summit 7 is a Huntsville-based managed security provider built around the defense industrial base. It delivers CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance programs, managed Microsoft 365 GCC High environments, and continuous monitoring for contractors handling controlled unclassified information.

Huntsville, Alabama · Founded Not disclosed
CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, CISA CPGs
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ECS

ECS is a federal technology services provider delivering cybersecurity operations, zero-trust implementation, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) support to U.S. federal agencies. It works through major federal contracting vehicles and agency task orders.

Fairfax, Virginia · Founded Not disclosed
NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM), CDM, CISA CPGs
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Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global consultancy with a large federal practice advising agencies on cybersecurity strategy, zero-trust implementation, risk management, and resilience. Its cybersecurity teams support both civilian agencies and critical-infrastructure clients.

McLean, Virginia · Founded 2018
CISA CPGs, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM)
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Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a long-standing federal consultancy with deep cybersecurity practices supporting defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies — from zero-trust architecture and threat hunting to CISA-aligned vulnerability management programs.

McLean, Virginia · Founded 1914
NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM), CISA CPGs, CDM
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Optiv

Optiv is a cybersecurity solutions provider offering advisory services, assessments, and managed security. Its consultants perform framework assessments against NIST CSF and CISA Cybersecurity Performance Goals, plus zero-trust and identity programs for mid-market and enterprise clients.

Denver, Colorado · Founded 2015
NIST CSF 2.0, CISA CPGs, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM), NIST SP 800-53

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Kroll

Kroll is a global risk advisory firm whose cyber practice is known for incident response and digital forensics, alongside proactive security assessments, tabletop exercises, and resilience programs aligned to NIST and CISA guidance.

New York, New York · Founded 1972
NIST CSF 2.0, CISA CPGs, incident response, digital forensics
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Schellman

Schellman is an independent assessment firm and authorized FedRAMP 3PAO. It performs FedRAMP assessments, SOC examinations, and ISO 27001 audits for cloud providers and enterprises, with a reputation for senior assessor teams.

Tampa, Florida · Founded 2002
FedRAMP (3PAO), SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS
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A-LIGN

A-LIGN is a technology-enabled assessment firm and authorized FedRAMP 3PAO offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and CMMC assessment services. Its high-volume model pairs assessors with compliance software for evidence collection.

Tampa, Florida · Founded 2009
FedRAMP (3PAO), SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CMMC, PCI DSS
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Presidio

Presidio is an IT solutions provider with a federal practice delivering cybersecurity assessments, zero-trust architecture, and managed security services to agencies and public-sector-adjacent enterprises.

New York, New York · Founded Not disclosed
NIST CSF 2.0, CISA CPGs, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM)
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Redspin

Redspin is an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and one of the first firms to complete an official CMMC assessment. It performs CMMC Level 2 assessments and advises defense contractors on NIST 800-171 readiness.

Carpinteria, California · Founded 2001
CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, HITRUST
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Sera-Brynn

Sera-Brynn is a cybersecurity audit and compliance firm performing NIST 800-171 assessments, CMMC readiness work, and compliance audits for defense contractors and regulated businesses.

Suffolk, Virginia · Founded Not disclosed
NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS
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CACI

CACI provides technology and expertise to U.S. federal agencies, including cybersecurity operations, zero-trust implementation, and mission IT. Its cyber work spans defensive operations, vulnerability management, and security engineering for defense and intelligence customers.

Reston, Virginia · Founded 1962
NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust (CISA ZTMM), CISA CPGs
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Parsons

Parsons is an engineering and technology firm serving national security and critical infrastructure markets. Its cybersecurity work includes OT/ICS security, infrastructure protection, and CISA-aligned resilience programs for utilities, transportation, and federal customers.

Chantilly, Virginia · Founded 1944
CISA CPGs, NIST CSF 2.0, operational technology (OT) security

Federal agencies

BOD compliance, CDM, zero trust per OMB M-22-09 — firms that work the federal stack daily.

FirmTypePlanning rangeTypical timeline
GuidePoint SecurityCybersecurity consultancy with a dedicated Federal Solutions practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
CoalfireCybersecurity advisory and assessment firm (Coalfire Federal for public-sector work)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
SecureStruxCybersecurity consulting firm focused on defense and federal complianceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
ECSFederal IT and cybersecurity services providerNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
GuidehouseGlobal consultancy with a federal cybersecurity practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
Booz Allen HamiltonFederal technology and cybersecurity consultancyNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
KrollRisk advisory firm with cyber incident response and assessment practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
SchellmanIndependent assessment firm (FedRAMP 3PAO, SOC, ISO, HITRUST)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
A-LIGNAssessment and compliance firm (FedRAMP 3PAO)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
PresidioIT solutions provider with a federal cybersecurity practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
CACIFederal technology and mission-support providerNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
ParsonsNational security and critical-infrastructure engineering firmNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal

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Federal contractors

CUI protection, CMMC/800-171 readiness, and customer-flowed federal requirements.

FirmTypePlanning rangeTypical timeline
GuidePoint SecurityCybersecurity consultancy with a dedicated Federal Solutions practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
CoalfireCybersecurity advisory and assessment firm (Coalfire Federal for public-sector work)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
SecureStruxCybersecurity consulting firm focused on defense and federal complianceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
Summit 7Managed security and compliance provider for the defense industrial baseNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
Booz Allen HamiltonFederal technology and cybersecurity consultancyNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
SchellmanIndependent assessment firm (FedRAMP 3PAO, SOC, ISO, HITRUST)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
A-LIGNAssessment and compliance firm (FedRAMP 3PAO)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
RedspinAuthorized CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
Sera-BrynnCybersecurity audit and compliance firmNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
CACIFederal technology and mission-support providerNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal

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Critical infrastructure

CPG alignment, Shields Up posture, OT/ICS security, sector coordination.

FirmTypePlanning rangeTypical timeline
GuidehouseGlobal consultancy with a federal cybersecurity practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
OptivCybersecurity advisory and managed security firmNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
KrollRisk advisory firm with cyber incident response and assessment practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
ParsonsNational security and critical-infrastructure engineering firmNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal

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Commercial enterprises

Voluntarily aligning to CISA CPGs and Secure by Design — often for customers or insurers.

FirmTypePlanning rangeTypical timeline
CoalfireCybersecurity advisory and assessment firm (Coalfire Federal for public-sector work)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
OptivCybersecurity advisory and managed security firmNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
KrollRisk advisory firm with cyber incident response and assessment practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
SchellmanIndependent assessment firm (FedRAMP 3PAO, SOC, ISO, HITRUST)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
A-LIGNAssessment and compliance firm (FedRAMP 3PAO)Not published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
PresidioIT solutions provider with a federal cybersecurity practiceNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal
Sera-BrynnCybersecurity audit and compliance firmNot published — request a scoped quoteVaries — confirm in proposal

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