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We’ve ranked the top 25 Penetration Testing companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Penetration Testing Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Bugcrowd
Bugcrowd harnesses the power of a global community of security researchers to surface critical software vulnerabilities.
Founder(s): Casey Ellis, Chris Raethke, Sergei Belokamen
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Crowdsourcing, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Security
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Tellus You Care
AT TELLUS, OUR VISION IS TO RADICALLY IMPROVE ELDERCARE WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY.
Founder(s): Kevin Hsu, Tania A. Coke
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Data Visualization, Penetration Testing, Sales Automation
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Cobalt
Cobalt is a PTaaS platform that transforms traditional pentesting into a data-driven vulnerability management engine.
Founder(s): Christian Hansen, Esben Friis Jensen, Jacob Hansen, Jakob Storm
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Security, Enterprise Applications, Penetration Testing, SaaS, Security
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SEWORKS
Automated offensive security developed by a team of white hat hackers.
Founder(s): Min Pyo Hong
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Security
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SafeAeon Inc.
SafeAeon is a leading provider of SOC-as-a-service (Cyber Security Operations Center – SOC).
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Location: Pleasanton, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Management, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Security
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QASource
An independent software testing company helping ISVs build quality software products better and faster using automation testing.
Founder(s): Rajeev Rai
Location: Pleasanton, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Enterprise Software, Mobile, Outsourcing, Penetration Testing, Quality Assurance, Software, Software Engineering
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Blackbot
Attack Intelligence Analytics
Founder(s): Daniel Acevedo
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Security, Software
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Sentant
Sentant is a modern IT services provider specializing in security and compliance for fast growing companies.
Founder(s): Lior Klisman, Will Pizzano
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Compliance, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Penetration Testing
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TAD GROUP
Cybersecurity and information protection solutions
Founder(s): Ivan Todorov
Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Mobile Apps, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Web Apps, Web Development
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SOCBOX
SOCBOX is a provider of managed cybersecurity services to protect organizations.
Founder(s): Ephraim Ebstein
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Information Technology, Penetration Testing
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NETpeas
NETpeas is the leading provider of COREvidence™ the First Marketplace Cloud-based Multi-Engines Vulnerability Management Service.
Founder(s): NJ OUCHN, Rachid Harrando
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Industries: Enterprise Software, Penetration Testing
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Product Blast
Product Blast connects brands to consumers
Founder(s): Edward Choudhry, Emma Polster
Location: Mountain View, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Penetration Testing, Product Research, Ride Sharing
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EthicalHat
EthicalHat offers cloud security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, security assessment & application redevelopment solutions.
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Location: Fremont, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Risk Management, Training
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The World Protection Group
The World Protection Group is a security firm that provides VIP protection, estate security, threat detection & vulnerability assessments.
Founder(s): Kent Moyer
Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Physical Security, Risk Management
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PentestIQ
PentestIQ provides penetration testing services for web applications, APIs, mobile apps & networks & computer & network security services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Information Technology, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Software
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AwesomeJar Consulting
AwesomeJar Consulting provides technlogical solutions like vendor management, penetration testing, cyber security and others.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Information Technology, Penetration Testing
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Intelliglnts
Intelliglnts specializes in cyber security services along with penetration testing, security assessments, compliance and threat monitoring.
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Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Compliance, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Security
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Furtim, Inc.
Continuously identify and address security vulnerabilities.
Founder(s): Joe Luna, Raffi Erganian
Location: Pasadena, California, United States
Industries: Cyber Security, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Software
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Net Force
Net Force offers penetration testing, personal brand protection, digital forensics, managed cyber threat prevention and response services.
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Location: City Of Industry, California, United States
Industries: Advice, Consulting, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing
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COE Security
COE Security specializes in DDPA, BEVA, blockchain GDPR compliance assessment, and cryptocurrency security review solutions.
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Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Industries: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cyber Security, Penetration Testing
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Convergent Risks
Convergent Risks offers security, risk assessment and compliance services including penetration testing and threat analysis.
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Location: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Security, Compliance, Penetration Testing, Risk Management, Security
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ND Testing
ND Testing provides field and lab services.
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Location: Fontana, California, United States
Industries: Industrial, Penetration Testing, Quality Assurance
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Solution Syndicate
Solution Syndicate specializes in IT infrastructure, cloud backup, security, penetration testing, virtualization, networking & training.
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Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Hardware, IT Infrastructure, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Security, Training
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Ariesys
Ariesys provides design, fabrication and testing of mobile and electronic products and cloud computing for industries & the military.
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Location: Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Industries: 3D Technology, Electronics, Military, Penetration Testing, Product Design
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Wombat Labs
Wombat Labs offers patch management, encryption, mobile security, and password policy auditing services.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Penetration Testing, Risk Management, Software
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