Nexta Security

What Nexta Security does

Nexta Security is a privately held, boutique Application Security and DevSecOps consulting firm (legal entity Nexta Technologies LLC, Delaware-domiciled) founded in 2012 by Alberto Begliomini and headquartered at 1250 Broadway, New York. The firm delivers hands-on professional services organized around a codified "Seven Core Pillars" framework: Security Architecture & Threat Modeling, Application Security Testing (SAST, SCA, DAST, RAST), Penetration Testing & Adversary-Driven Validation, DevSecOps Integration, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response Planning, and Compliance Readiness (covering SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and HITRUST). Nexta is explicitly vendor-agnostic, defining success in terms of reduced risk, faster compliance, and business enablement rather than tool reselling, and has refreshed its positioning to extend these services to AI-driven systems and modern CI/CD pipelines.

The firm serves three primary customer segments: high-growth startups that need to build security programs without slowing development velocity, Fortune 150 enterprises with complex multi-team environments and demanding compliance requirements, and government agencies requiring robust application security and incident response readiness. Notable named clients include Morgan Stanley, Walmart, Visa, HBO, Arrow Electronics, Nielsen, CDPH, INVIDI, Spansion, and Ondeck. The firm uses content marketing, an organic resource library, social proof through case studies, and a free 30-minute consultation as its primary demand-generation funnel, with all engagements initiated through direct human sales rather than self-serve channels.

Nexta operates a pure professional services business model with no disclosed external funding, no investors, and no parent company. Revenue is generated through quote-based, scoped consulting engagements and billable hours under multi-year contracts. Headcount is stated at 1-10, which implies heavy reliance on founder-led delivery and likely subcontractor augmentation given the breadth of marquee client work. In September 2025, the firm formed a strategic partnership with Japan's ART Co., Ltd. to enter the Japanese market, representing its first disclosed international expansion and its first channel-led distribution motion.

Name

Nexta Security

Legal name

Nexta Technologies LLC

Website

https://nextasecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nexta Security is a boutique Application Security and DevSecOps consulting firm serving Fortune 150 enterprises, high-growth startups, and government agencies with vendor-agnostic, hands-on services across threat modeling, AST, pen testing, DevSecOps integration, vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance readiness, recently expanding into Japan via an ART Co., Ltd. partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Application Security Consulting

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Application Security Engineering (DevSecOps, AppSec Remediation) (BPAEAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST/IAST/SCA) (HDADACAC), Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

Keywords

• Application security consulting
• Penetration testing services
• DevSecOps integration
• Compliance advisory services
• Threat modeling consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Application Security Consulting Services: Nexta Security generates revenue through professional consulting engagements across its seven core service pillars: Security Architecture and Threat Modeling, Application Security Testing, Penetration Testing, DevSecOps Integration, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response Planning, and Compliance Readiness. Engagements are scoped and delivered as hands-on technical consulting, typically following an initial assessment and consultation phase. Revenue is generated through billable consulting hours and scoped project engagements rather than recurring subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nexta Security is a professional services firm that delivers hands-on Application Security and DevSecOps consulting across seven core service pillars: Security Architecture & Threat Modeling, Application Security Testing (SAST, SCA, DAST, RAST), Penetration Testing & Adversary-Driven Validation, DevSecOps Integration, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response Planning, and Compliance Readiness. Engagements are scoped and delivered as billable consulting projects, with services targeted at high-growth startups, Fortune 150 enterprises, and government agencies.

Product overview

Nexta Security is a hands-on Application Security and DevSecOps consulting services firm that offers a unified portfolio of professional services organized around seven core pillars. The core services include Security Architecture & Threat Modeling, Application Security Testing (SAST, SCA, DAST, RAST), Penetration Testing & Adversary-Driven Validation, DevSecOps Integration, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response Planning, and Compliance Readiness. These services work together as an integrated framework to help organizations secure modern applications from design through testing, remediation, and incident response readiness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Architecture & Threat Modeling Security architecture reviews evaluate the security posture and controls of web application stacks, while threat modeling provides proactive analysis of potential threats using OWASP Top 10, CSA CCM, NIST CSF, and the STRIDE methodology. Designed for organizations designing and building secure, resilient web applications and SaaS platforms.
• Application Security Testing (SAST, SCA, DAST, RAST) Implementation and operationalization of Application Security Testing tools covering Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Runtime Application Self-Protection (RAST) to identify, analyze, and prioritize security weaknesses in web applications and SaaS platforms, integrated into DevSecOps or SSDLC workflows.
• Penetration Testing & Adversary-Driven Validation Targeted penetration testing and continuous adversary-driven validation that simulates real-world cyberattacks to uncover exploitable weaknesses across applications, microservices, APIs, containers, cloud-native systems, and IoT devices, producing evidence-based outcomes for prioritized remediation.
• DevSecOps Integration Embedding security checkpoints, automated testing, and monitoring into CI/CD pipelines without slowing development, including tool selection, integration, process alignment, training, and continuous improvement for organizations aligning security goals with agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Vulnerability Management Continuous process that identifies, assesses, prioritizes, and remediates security weaknesses across applications and infrastructure, integrating scanning, risk prioritization, and remediation workflows to strengthen organizational security posture at every layer.
• Incident Response Planning Structured processes and procedures to detect, respond to, and limit the impact of information security incidents, including incident playbooks, communication plans, tabletop exercises, and continuous refinement to prepare organizations to respond effectively to security incidents and minimize their impact.
• Compliance Readiness Building and maintaining security controls, governance practices, and operational capabilities to support regulatory, industry, and customer security requirements across frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and HITRUST, making compliance a natural byproduct of effective security practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of successful engagements completed since founding in 2012
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ART Co., Ltd. (ART)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Nexta Security formed a strategic partnership with ART Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese technology solutions provider headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. The partnership marks Nexta Security's official entry into the Japanese market, combining Nexta Security's expertise in application security, incident response, and proactive risk management with ART's established presence and client relationships in Japan. The collaboration aims to provide Japanese organizations with advanced solutions to address evolving cyber threats and regulatory requirements. The partnership launches with joint security assessments, application security program reviews, and incident response planning and execution, with expanded offerings to follow in 2026. ART's parent company, Advanced Research of Technologies, Inc. (Headquarters: Yokohama, President: Yasunobu Kudo), has significantly strengthened its cybersecurity consulting services through this partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Fox: Boutique cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in application security, penetration testing, and adversary simulation — directly comparable in service mix (AppSec, pen testing, advisory) and target customer profile (Fortune 500 enterprises).
• Trail of Bits: Application security and DevSecOps consulting firm known for deep technical expertise in code review, cryptography, and security tooling — a closely aligned boutique AppSec peer with a similar vendor-agnostic, research-driven posture.
• Security Compass: Application security and DevSecOps consulting and product firm — comparable in DevSecOps integration, threat modeling, and SSDLC services, though Security Compass also offers proprietary tooling (SD Elements).
• Praetorian: Application security and offensive security services firm offering penetration testing, adversary simulation, and security program design — directly comparable in AppSec/offensive security delivery model and enterprise customer segment.
• AppSec Consulting: Boutique application security consulting firm offering AppSec testing, secure code review, and DevSecOps services — a closely aligned small-firm peer targeting a similar enterprise customer base.
• Gotham Security: Application security and penetration testing boutique serving financial services and high-growth technology firms — directly comparable in AppSec and pen testing focus and similar enterprise client profile (Morgan Stanley, financial services).

Broad incumbents

• NCC Group: Global cybersecurity consulting and advisory firm offering application security, penetration testing, and compliance services across multiple geographies — a scaled incumbent with overlapping capabilities but much broader portfolio and footprint.
• Coalfire: Large cybersecurity advisory firm focused on compliance readiness (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST) and application security — overlaps directly with Nexta's compliance readiness pillar and serves similar regulated enterprise customers.
• Optiv: Large cybersecurity solutions integrator offering advisory, managed security, and AppSec services — overlaps with Nexta's consulting capabilities but at much greater scale and with a wider service portfolio including product resale.
• Synopsys Software Integrity Group: Large-scale AppSec platform and services provider offering SAST/SCA/DAST tools plus consulting — overlaps with Nexta's AST implementation services but is a much larger incumbent with proprietary products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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