What Truvantis does

Truvantis, Inc. is a San Francisco-headquartered cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm founded in 2010 that delivers professional services across penetration testing, risk assessments, virtual CISO (vCISO) leadership, security program development, and a broad horizontal catalog of compliance engagements spanning PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST/HIPAA, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls, plus data privacy consulting under CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and PIPEDA. The firm holds authorized PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) status from the PCI Security Standards Council, which qualifies it to validate entity adherence to PCI-DSS requirements — a meaningful regulatory credential in the payments compliance market. Its underlying technology is a services-and-frameworks stack (industry-standard methodologies, a five-step SOC 2 process, a three-pronged risk-assessment-plus-penetration-testing approach, and a "compliance equals security and privacy" mapping discipline) rather than a proprietary software platform.

Truvantis monetizes primarily through project-based and hourly professional services engagements (penetration testing, risk assessments, compliance audits, security program builds) supplemented by a recurring vCISO subscription invoiced monthly in advance, training programs, and staff augmentation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; service fees are typically fixed for the first contract year with 2-6% annual uplift on renewal, and engagements may carry multi-year commitments. Customer segments span compliance-driven organizations, companies lacking in-house CISO leadership, growth-stage firms building security posture, and privacy-conscious enterprises, served through a sales-led enterprise field motion with workshops, assessments, and ongoing consulting relationships. The company's go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales augmented by a Solution Partner Program, supported by content marketing through blogs and comprehensive guides on PCI DSS, privacy standards, security programs, and vCISO.

In March 2022, Guidepost Solutions acquired a significant equity stake in Truvantis, forming a strategic partnership intended to expand cybersecurity solutions reach and joint service delivery; Andy Cottrell serves as CEO and Founder, with Principal Security Consultant Jeff Hall (a recognized PCI authority and founding President of the Minnesota InfraGard chapter) anchoring the senior technical bench. The firm operates with 11-50 employees and a customer base that includes Golden State Warriors, Vigilent, Amino, Dunn-Edwards, USA Tech, High Flying Foods, Inkling, and MyGINI.

Name

Truvantis

Legal name

Truvantis, Inc.

Website

https://truvantis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Truvantis is a San Francisco-based cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm founded in 2010 that delivers penetration testing, vCISO, risk assessments, and compliance services across PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, NIST CSF, and major privacy regimes to mid-market and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (BPAEAPAA), Enterprise Application Security, GRC & Compliance Services (BPAEAGAL), Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

Keywords

• Penetration testing services
• Cybersecurity compliance consulting
• Virtual CISO services
• Data privacy consulting
• Security risk assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Security Services: Consulting engagements for penetration testing, risk assessments, security program development, compliance consulting. Typically project-based or hourly engagements with defined scope.
2. vCISO Subscription Services: Ongoing subscription-based vCISO services providing dedicated CISO team without in-house staff cost. Invoiced monthly with payment due in advance.
3. Compliance Assessment Services: PCI DSS QSA assessments, SOC 2 certification support, HIPAA/HITRUST assessments, and other compliance framework evaluations
4. Training Services: Security awareness training, developer security training, board member training, and compliance-specific training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Truvantis is a cybersecurity consulting firm that delivers custom security, privacy, and compliance services to organizations. Its portfolio centers on penetration testing, virtual CISO (vCISO) leadership, risk assessments, and security program development, along with framework-specific compliance services for PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST/HIPAA, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls. Privacy consulting covers CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and PIPEDA, with engagements delivered via project-based consulting and subscription vCISO arrangements.

Product overview

Truvantis is a cybersecurity consulting firm providing a comprehensive suite of security, privacy, and compliance services. The portfolio centers on penetration testing services (covering web, network, mobile, API, cloud, wireless, social engineering, and physical testing), vCISO services providing virtual CISO leadership, risk assessments, and security program development. Compliance services include PCI DSS (as an authorized QSA), SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST/HIPAA, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls. Privacy consulting covers CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and PIPEDA. Additional offerings include vendor risk management, attack surface analysis, security awareness training, incident response planning, policy development, and staff augmentation. The company operates as a services-based consultancy rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Penetration Testing Services Customized adversarial security testing covering web application, network, mobile application, API, cloud service, wireless, social engineering, and physical penetration testing, scaled to the client's immediate business needs.
• vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) Subscription-based virtual CISO offering that delivers an entire cybersecurity team for less than the cost of retaining a full-time CISO, providing strategic security leadership and program management on a monthly recurring basis.
• Risk Assessments Lightweight, low-impact risk assessments that produce actionable results and culminate in a remediation plan meeting or exceeding industry standards.
• PCI DSS Compliance Services End-to-end PCI DSS compliance consulting services delivered under the firm's authorized PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) Company status, including Level 1 QSA assessments and audit support.
• SOC 2 Certification Services Guidance through the SOC 2 process, advising on best approach, working with auditors, and managing implementation across Type 1 and Type 2 audit processes.
• Security Program Development Security program build-out services including policy and procedure development, system hardening, risk management frameworks, incident response planning, security awareness training, and vulnerability management.
• Data Privacy Consulting Compliance-focused privacy consulting that optimizes investment by building and managing a single program to satisfy compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and business risk requirements across GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and PIPEDA.
• ISO 27001 Services Consulting services to achieve ISO 27001 certification and implement an information security management system (ISMS).
• HITRUST - HIPAA Compliance Certified HITRUST practitioner-led HIPAA compliance services spanning policy development through implementation, with referrals to trusted auditor firms.
• NIST CSF Solutions Customized NIST Cybersecurity Framework solutions tailored to business needs, delivered as consulting services rather than preconfigured software or one-size-fits-all technology.
• CIS Controls Gap Analysis Gap analysis services that build a robust security foundation aligned to CIS Controls standards.
• Vendor Risk Management Third-party vendor risk assessment services including thorough vendor review, security questionnaires, and continuous monitoring.
• Attack Surface Analysis Analysis that identifies vulnerabilities, potential threats, and exploit attack vectors from an attacker's perspective.
• Security Awareness Training Interactive training programs designed to prevent system breaches through social engineering, covering staff policies and procedures.
• Staff Augmentation Flexible staffing solutions that supplement internal security teams with experienced cybersecurity professionals, with defined service equipment lease and recruitment fee terms.
• Security Program Operation Ongoing operation and management of client security programs, including completion of customer security questionnaires and continuous monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real business value from compliance programs beyond just checking boxes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trustwave: Trustwave is a large MSSP and PCI QSA-credentialed firm offering managed detection, penetration testing, and a broad compliance practice. Larger incumbent with overlapping QSA and consulting services.
• Optiv: Optiv is a large cybersecurity solutions integrator offering advisory, GRC, and managed security services across enterprise clients. Broad incumbent that competes for the same enterprise GRC / vCISO engagements at greater scale.
• NCC Group: NCC Group is a global cybersecurity consultancy providing penetration testing, compliance advisory (PCI, ISO 27001), and managed security services. A larger incumbent competitor on the international regulatory stage.
• KPMG Cyber Risk Services: KPMG's Cyber Risk practice offers GRC advisory, PCI QSA services, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and vCISO engagements within its broader advisory portfolio. Competes for the same enterprise GRC RFPs from a Big 4 base.

Direct peers

• SecurityMetrics: SecurityMetrics is a long-standing PCI QSA firm focused on PCI compliance, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and managed security for SMB and mid-market merchants. Direct overlap on PCI assessment and adjacent services.
• Coalfire: Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory and PCI QSA firm providing penetration testing, risk assessments, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, and vCISO services. Direct competitor for QSA assessments and the same compliance-advisory buyer.
• Schellman & Co: Schellman is a top-tier compliance audit and cybersecurity firm covering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS, penetration testing, and vCISO. Similar boutique-to-mid-market compliance positioning.
• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a mid-sized cybersecurity and compliance audit firm specializing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP. Closely comparable in scale, GRC focus, and audit-led delivery model.

Emerging players

• NetSPI: NetSPI is an emerging cybersecurity firm specializing in enterprise penetration testing, attack surface management, and breach/attack simulation. Direct overlap with Truvantis's penetration testing product line.
• Bishop Fox: Bishop Fox is a specialist offensive-security firm focused on penetration testing and attack surface management. Overlaps with Truvantis's pentest line while operating from a more technical/attacker-centric stance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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