66/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Best Cybersecurity Companies in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)
571 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Costa Mesa: KME Systems, IFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Sam's IT Solutions, 497 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 571 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
571 Costa Mesa cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 198 open Saturdays and 134 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 571 rated IT firms.
Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Costa Mesa at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KME Systems | 66 | 5.0★ (389) | Irvine, 12 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Buzz Cybersecurity - Irvine Managed IT Services | 66 | 4.8★ (72) | Irvine, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills | 65 | 5.0★ (107) | Beverly Hills, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Enterprise Guardian Inc. | 64 | 4.8★ (183) | Costa Mesa | — | — |
| 5 | Intelecis - Cyber Security Company in California, IT support Company In California | 64 | 5.0★ (36) | Fullerton, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | TechWaste Recycling Inc. | 63 | 4.7★ (172) | Santa Ana, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Intelecis IT Support & Cybersecurity Company | 62 | 5.0★ (25) | Long Beach, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | KDIT - Huntington Beach Managed IT Services Company | 62 | 5.0★ (19) | Huntington Beach, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Methodology IT | 62 | 5.0★ (158) | Los Angeles, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Alvaka | 62 | 4.9★ (15) | Irvine, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 571 best cybersecurity companies in Costa Mesa, 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.
Based in Irvine, 4 mi away
66/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Beverly Hills, 40 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Costa Mesa
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Fullerton, 17 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Santa Ana, 7 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Long Beach, 21 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Huntington Beach, 10 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Los Angeles, 35 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
#10 Alvaka
Based in Irvine, 5 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Irvine, 10 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 36 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Tustin, 8 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#14 QLAN
Based in Irvine, 11 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Pasadena, 37 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 497 Google reviews, the most in Costa Mesa.
Based in Irvine, 5 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based in Long Beach, 18 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Irvine, 5 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Hawthorne, 32 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Irvine, 4 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
#21 Tech Expert Guys
Based in Irvine, 6 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 241 Google reviews.
#22 E-Waste Security
Based in Fountain Valley, 5 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
#23 IT Solve Hub
Based in Irvine, 6 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 41 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Irvine, 6 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Cybersecurity companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 571 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Costa Mesa
20 more cybersecurity companies within 75 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas IP | 5.0★ (1) | In Costa Mesa |
| Coastal IT Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Costa Mesa |
| Code4 Cybersecurity | In Costa Mesa | |
| Code4 Cybersecurity | In Costa Mesa | |
| Computer Forensics Expert - Data Triage Technologies | In Costa Mesa | |
| Creative Network Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Costa Mesa |
| Fintech Communications, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Costa Mesa |
| Guardian Networks - Business IT Support | 5.0★ (9) | In Costa Mesa |
| Helixstorm | 5.0★ (24) | In Costa Mesa |
| Integris | In Costa Mesa | |
| Interfocus | In Costa Mesa | |
| IT Proactive | In Costa Mesa | |
| JP Tech Consultants | 2.0★ (1) | In Costa Mesa |
| OC-IT | 4.0★ (4) | In Costa Mesa |
| Oram Cybersecurity Advisors | In Costa Mesa | |
| PNH Technology Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | In Costa Mesa |
| Rebel Cybersecurity | In Costa Mesa | |
| Revision Technology | In Costa Mesa | |
| Simple Cyber Technology | In Costa Mesa | |
| Stryke Security | In Costa Mesa |
How we ranked Costa Mesa cybersecurity companies
We scored 571 Costa Mesa 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Costa Mesa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a cybersecurity company
- Ask whether monitoring is staffed around the clock by the firm itself or by a partner.
- Ask for a sample assessment or penetration-test report with client details removed.
- Check experience with your industry’s rules (for example HIPAA, PCI DSS or CMMC).
- Ask what the firm does in the first hour of an incident, and whether that is in the contract.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- 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 Costa Mesa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best cybersecurity company in Costa Mesa?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Costa Mesa, CA is KME Systems with an IFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews. Buzz Cybersecurity - Irvine Managed IT Services (#2) and The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills (#3) follow. We ranked 571 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many cybersecurity companies are there in Costa Mesa?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 571 cybersecurity companies serving Costa Mesa, CA. 1 of them is based in Costa Mesa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 75 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which cybersecurity companies in Costa Mesa work on weekends?
198 of 571 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 134 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Buzz Cybersecurity - Irvine Managed IT Services (#2), The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills (#3) and Intelecis - Cyber Security Company in California, IT support Company In California (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Costa Mesa cybersecurity companies have?
The median Google rating among 571 rated cybersecurity companies in Costa Mesa is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Sam's IT Solutions has the most, 497 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Costa Mesa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 571 cybersecurity companies serving Costa Mesa.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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