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Best Cybersecurity Companies in Concord, NC (2026)

137 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Concord: Blue Chameleon Investigations, IFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Visual Edge IT, 301 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 137 ranked; ranked #9.

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137 Concord cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 21 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 137 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Cybersecurity companies in Charlotte ranking. See Cybersecurity companies in Charlotte

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Concord at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Concord at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Blue Chameleon Investigations624.9★ (28)Monroe, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Global Linking Solutions604.0★ (18)Charlotte, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3AT-NET Services595.0★ (111)Charlotte, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4STM IT Solutions584.9★ (163)ConcordEvenings—
5Opkalla585.0★ (27)Charlotte, 27 mi away——
6DesignTech585.0★ (28)Belmont, 30 mi away——
7Apex Technology575.0★ (279)Cornelius, 15 mi away——
8T3 MSP Cybersecurity & IT574.8★ (68)Concord——
9Visual Edge IT574.9★ (301)Charlotte, 19 mi away—Most reviews
10Proactive IT575.0★ (17)Charlotte, 26 mi away——

The 137 best cybersecurity companies in Concord, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 AT-NET Services

    Based in Charlotte, 22 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3401 St Vardell Ln Ste D, Charlotte, NC 28217
    View profile for AT-NET Services(844) 506-2116

  4. #4 STM IT Solutions

    Based in Concord

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 AM–12 AM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 Odell School Rd K, Concord, NC 28027
    View profile for STM IT Solutions(704) 334-7893

  5. #5 Opkalla

    Based in Charlotte, 27 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8008 Corporate Center Dr #400, Charlotte, NC 28226
    View profile for Opkalla(704) 389-5590

  6. #6 DesignTech

    Based in Belmont, 30 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 Center St, Cramerton, NC 28032
    View profile for DesignTech(704) 868-8686

  7. #7 Apex Technology

    Based in Cornelius, 15 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18335 Old Statesville Rd Ste K, Cornelius, NC 28031
    View profile for Apex Technology(704) 895-0010

  9. #9 Visual Edge IT

    Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, the most in Concord.

    • 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3330 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
    View profile for Visual Edge IT(800) 828-4801

  10. #10 Proactive IT

    Based in Charlotte, 26 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6211 Carmel Rd #201, Charlotte, NC 28226
    View profile for Proactive IT(704) 464-3075

  12. #12 MJM IT Services

    Based in Winston-Salem, 54 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    4682 Wesmar Ct, Pfafftown, NC 27040
    View profile for MJM IT Services(301) 524-3962

  14. #14 Netsafe Solutions

    Based in Matthews, 22 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    720 Matthews Township Pkwy #103, Matthews, NC 28105
    View profile for Netsafe Solutions(704) 333-0404

  16. #16 WorkSmart

    Based in Charlotte, 27 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2630 W Arrowood Rd Ste 110, Charlotte, NC 28273
    View profile for WorkSmart(888) 484-1012

  17. #17 Vigil Cyber

    Based in Charlotte, 13 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1914 J N Pease Pl, Charlotte, NC 28262
    View profile for Vigil Cyber(980) 300-8737

  19. #19 Creative IT - North Carolina IT Support, Cybersecurity & Managed IT Services in Kernersville | IT Consulting Firm

    Based in Kernersville, 56 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    720 Park Centre Dr Ste A, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Creative IT - North Carolina IT Support, Cybersecurity & Managed IT Services in Kernersville | IT Consulting Firm(336) 310-0277

  20. #20 Complete

    Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9311 Monroe Rd Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28270
    View profile for Complete(877) 877-1840

  21. #21 BlueArmor, LLC

    Based in Charlotte, 29 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    15720 Brixham Hill Ave #300, Charlotte, NC 28277
    View profile for BlueArmor, LLC(704) 266-8300

  25. #25 GeeksPeopleLike.com

    Based in Mooresville, 20 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    294 W Plaza Dr # I-9, Mooresville, NC 28117
    View profile for GeeksPeopleLike.com(704) 662-6845

How we ranked Concord cybersecurity companies

We scored 137 Concord cybersecurity companies on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Concord data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a cybersecurity company

  1. Ask whether monitoring is staffed around the clock by the firm itself or by a partner.
  2. Ask for a sample assessment or penetration-test report with client details removed.
  3. Check experience with your industry’s rules (for example HIPAA, PCI DSS or CMMC).
  4. Ask what the firm does in the first hour of an incident, and whether that is in the contract.
  5. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  6. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a cybersecurity company

  • Is your security monitoring staffed 24/7, and by whom?
  • Which frameworks do you assess against?
  • What do your reports include, and do you re-test after we fix the findings?
  • Do you handle incident response yourselves, and do you work with cyber insurers?
  • What access will you need to our systems, and how is it controlled and logged?
  • Which certifications do the people doing the work hold?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Cybersecurity companies in Concord: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in Concord?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Concord, NC is Blue Chameleon Investigations with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Global Linking Solutions (#2) and AT-NET Services (#3) follow. We ranked 137 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many cybersecurity companies are there in Concord?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 137 cybersecurity companies serving Concord, NC. 2 of them are based in Concord; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which cybersecurity companies in Concord work on weekends?

21 of 137 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blue Chameleon Investigations (#1), Global Linking Solutions (#2) and AT-NET Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Concord cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 137 rated cybersecurity companies in Concord is 5.0★, with a median of 18 reviews. Visual Edge IT has the most, 301 reviews, and ranks #9. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank cybersecurity companies?

Each cybersecurity company gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do cybersecurity companies outside Concord count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Concord city center, our service radius for cybersecurity companies. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can cybersecurity companies pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a cybersecurity company do?

Cybersecurity companies assess and protect a business’s systems and data: security monitoring, endpoint protection, penetration testing, compliance support and incident response.

How are cybersecurity companies in Concord ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does cybersecurity, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Do we need a cybersecurity firm if we already have an IT provider?

Sometimes. Many IT providers include basic security tools; a security firm adds specialist work such as 24/7 monitoring, penetration tests, compliance audits and incident response. Ask your IT provider what they cover and where they would bring in a specialist.

What is the difference between a security assessment and a penetration test?

An assessment reviews your policies, settings and controls against a framework. A penetration test is an authorised, simulated attack that tries to exploit weaknesses. Both end with a written report and a list of fixes.

Can a cybersecurity firm help with compliance?

Many help organisations prepare for requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC or SOC 2. They can advise and assess, but only an independent auditor issues a SOC 2 report, and compliance is ultimately your responsibility.

Update log for Concord

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 137 cybersecurity companies serving Concord.

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