CyberGuard Compliance

What CyberGuard Compliance does

CyberGuard Compliance, operating as CyberGuard Advantage, is a boutique cybersecurity compliance and audit professional services firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a registered office in Southern California structured as CyberGuard Compliance, LLP. The firm combines qualified CPA firm credentials with specialized cybersecurity expertise and serves clients ranging from emerging growth and pre-IPO companies to Fortune 500 enterprises across six primary verticals: Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, IT & SaaS, Private Equity, and Retail.

The core service portfolio spans SOC attestation engagements (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC 2 + CSA STAR), PCI DSS compliance, HIPAA and privacy assessments, HITRUST CSF certifications, ISO 27001 certifications, and cybersecurity maturity assessments. The cybersecurity testing practice covers network, web application, API, mobile, cloud, wireless, physical, and social engineering penetration testing aligned with OWASP and NIST 800-115 frameworks, supplemented by red team/purple team exercises, vulnerability management, AI/LLM application security testing, OT/ICS testing for industrial control systems, and cloud penetration testing for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. Delivery is led by professionals with over 10 years of experience at Big 4 and other large international or regional accounting firms, holding credentials including CPA, CISA, CISM, CIA, CISSP, GWAPT, OSCP, CCSP, OSCE, CRISC, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

Revenue is generated through customized professional services engagements delivered via direct enterprise sales on multi-year contracts, with quote-based pricing that varies by scope, complexity, and testing methodology. The firm performs 400+ audits annually and reports 95%+ year-over-year client retention and 3,000+ total audits since inception. It has executed two acquisitions (Elite Consulting Solutions in 2022 and Control Gap in 2024) and does not disclose institutional investment or external funding. Marketing is content-led via blog, YouTube, and SEO, with emergency breach response offered as a direct bottom-of-funnel engagement channel.

Name

CyberGuard Compliance

Legal name

CyberGuard Compliance, LLP

Website

https://cgcompliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance and Audit Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Investigation and Security Services (5616), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vulnerability Assessment, Security Audits & Compliance Testing (BPAKAHAG), Security Awareness, Training & Compliance Attestation (HDADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity compliance auditing
• Penetration testing services
• SOC 2 attestation
• PCI DSS compliance
• HIPAA risk assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Compliance Auditing: Revenue generated from delivering cybersecurity compliance and audit services including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, and ISO certifications. Services are customized to client needs and delivered by certified professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CyberGuard Compliance is a boutique-style professional services firm that delivers customized IT security audits, assessments, and cybersecurity services to enterprises from emerging growth/pre-IPO to Fortune 500. The firm combines CPA firm auditing expertise with specialized cybersecurity capabilities to deliver SOC 1/2/3, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and maturity assessment engagements, plus penetration testing, vulnerability management, red/purple team exercises, AI/LLM testing, and OT/ICS testing.

Product overview

CyberGuard Compliance operates as a cybersecurity compliance and audit services firm offering a comprehensive suite of attestation, advisory, and testing services. The core portfolio centers on SOC compliance services (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC 2 + CSA STAR), PCI compliance, HIPAA and privacy assessments, HITRUST certifications, ISO certifications (notably ISO 27001), and cybersecurity maturity assessments. The cybersecurity testing practice includes penetration testing services spanning network, web application, API, mobile, cloud, wireless, physical, and social engineering disciplines. Specialized offerings include red team/purple team exercises, AI and LLM application security testing, and OT/ICS testing for industrial control systems. Vulnerability management services complement the testing portfolio. All services are delivered by professionals with backgrounds at Big 4 and large international accounting firms, with credentials including CPA, CISA, CISM, and CIA designations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOC Compliance Services Full suite of SOC (System and Organization Controls) attestation engagements including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC 2 + CSA STAR, focusing on security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy trust service criteria. Intended for service organizations that must demonstrate controls to customers and auditors.
• PCI Compliance Services Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance assessments and audits to help merchants and service providers protect cardholder data and meet regulatory requirements.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Assessments Cybersecurity maturity assessments that evaluate an organization's current security posture and capability levels against industry benchmarks.
• HIPAA & Privacy Assessments Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance assessments and privacy evaluations for healthcare organizations and their business associates.
• HITRUST Certifications HITRUST Common Security Framework certification services for healthcare organizations and business associates seeking comprehensive regulatory compliance and risk management validation.
• ISO Certifications International Organization for Standardization certification services, including ISO 27001, for companies with both US-based and international clients requiring globally recognized information security management standards.
• Penetration Testing Services Comprehensive penetration testing covering networks, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, cloud environments, wireless, physical, and social engineering, using methodologies aligned with OWASP and NIST 800-115 frameworks.
• Vulnerability Management Vulnerability scanning services to identify potential weaknesses in systems, often performed quarterly or annually as part of vendor management and compliance programs.
• Red Team and Purple Team Exercises Adversary simulation exercises combining offensive (red) and defensive (blue) team collaboration to evaluate organizational detection, response, and recovery capabilities against advanced threats.
• AI and LLM Application Testing Security testing for AI-powered systems and large language model applications, evaluating prompt injection, guardrail bypass, data leakage, and model alignment vulnerabilities.
• OT/ICS Testing Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems security testing evaluating PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial network segments for organizations managing critical infrastructure.
• Cloud Security Tests Cloud environment penetration testing for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, assessing configurations, permissions, IAM policies, and data protections within cloud infrastructures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ Client Retention year over year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tevora: Cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm providing SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI, penetration testing, and incident response — closely aligned service mix and enterprise client overlap.
• A-LIGN: Compliance audit, cybersecurity, and privacy firm delivering SOC, ISO, HITRUST, PCI, and FedRAMP attestations alongside managed security services — directly comparable offering set and mid-to-enterprise client focus.
• Schellman & Co. Top-tier US boutique attestation firm specializing in SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI and penetration testing — the most direct competitor to CyberGuard's hybrid CPA/cybersecurity positioning.
• Linford & Co. Cloud-focused compliance and cybersecurity firm delivering SOC 2, penetration testing, and virtual CISO services — a similarly positioned boutique serving SaaS and tech companies.
• BARR Advisory: Boutique cybersecurity and compliance attestation firm providing SOC audits, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and FedRAMP — competing for the same emerging-growth and SaaS client segment.
• Coalfire: Large-scale cybersecurity advisory and compliance firm offering SOC, HITRUST, ISO, PCI, FedRAMP and offensive security — same service portfolio as CyberGuard but with broader geographic reach and deeper federal practice.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Cyber & Risk: Big 4 cyber practice covering SOC, ISO, HITRUST, pen testing, OT/ICS, and AI security — competes with CyberGuard at the high end of the enterprise market where Big 4 scale is preferred.
• Optiv Security: Large, established cybersecurity solutions integrator covering advisory, compliance, and managed services across SOC/HITRUST/PCI — overlaps in attestation and pen testing but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• KPMG Cyber Security Services: Big 4 advisory offering SOC reporting, ISO 27001, regulatory compliance, and offensive security — competes for Fortune 500 attestations that boutiques cannot fully service.

Emerging players

• Vanta: Compliance-automation SaaS platform that automates SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST and HIPAA evidence collection — an emerging substitute for portions of CyberGuard's manual audit work, particularly for early-stage SaaS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CyberGuardComplianceLLP
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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