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Best Cybersecurity Companies in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gaithersburg: Alexant Systems Corporation, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 34

    Most-reviewed: Juvix The Tech Guy, 710 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 404 ranked; ranked #34.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

404 Gaithersburg cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 122 open Saturdays and 89 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 404 rated IT firms.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Gaithersburg at a glance

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

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Gaithersburg at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alexant Systems Corporation635.0★ (45)Alexandria, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2BEZA.NET635.0★ (35)Washington, D.C., 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Verisign634.7★ (40)Reston, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4NerdsToGo634.8★ (292)Alexandria, 25 mi away——
5Capitol Cyber Group625.0★ (26)McLean, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Teal625.0★ (34)Alexandria, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Envescent Cybersecurity - Arlington, VA615.0★ (95)Arlington, 18 mi away——
8DAG Tech615.0★ (15)Washington, D.C., 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9CYBER PC LAPTOP @Phones Tablets Computer Games Repair)604.6★ (347)Oxon Hill, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10cAIberOps (SY-ber-ops) | MSSP605.0★ (10)McLean, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 404 best cybersecurity companies in Gaithersburg, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gaithersburg

    Based in Alexandria, 24 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5568 General Washington Dr a218, Alexandria, VA 22312
  2. Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    700 12th St NW STE 700, Washington, DC 20005
  3. Based in Reston, 16 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190
  4. Based in Alexandria, 25 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 292 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 N Washington St #330, Alexandria, VA 22314
  5. Based in McLean, 14 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6764 Old McLean Village Dr Ste 300, McLean, VA 22101
  6. #6 Teal

    Based in Alexandria, 27 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1520 Belle View Blvd Ste 250, Alexandria, VA 22307
  7. Based in Washington, D.C., 18 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW #300, Washington, DC 20037
  8. Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1410 12th St NW #4, Washington, DC 20005
  9. Based in Baltimore, 33 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1500 Whetstone Way #500, Baltimore, MD 21230
  10. Based in Rockville, 6 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    1010 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
  11. Based in Reston, 15 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1840 Michael Faraday Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  12. 59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    45610 Woodland Rd Ste 150, Sterling, VA 20166
  13. Based in Vienna, 17 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    115 Beulah Rd #200c, Vienna, VA 22180
  14. Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1101 Connecticut Ave NW #450, Washington, DC 20036
  15. Based in Frederick, 23 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7820 Wormans Mill Rd #282, Frederick, MD 21701
  16. Based in Washington, D.C., 19 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 H St NW #850, Washington, DC 20005
  17. Based in Catonsville, 27 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    405 Frederick Rd Ste 104, Catonsville, MD 21228
  18. Based in Rockville, 3 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1 Research Ct #400, Rockville, MD 20850
  19. Based in Herndon, 18 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13800 Coppermine Rd PMB #4259, Herndon, VA 20171

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 404 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

cybersecurity companies in Gaithersburg, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Atruent585.0★ (29)20 mi
27IronNet Cybersecurity584.6★ (14)16 mi
28OSIbeyond Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services575.0★ (116)8 mi
29CLOUD2E LLC575.0★ (6)31 mi
30Maryland Computer Repair Corp.574.9★ (99)13 mi
31Nauticon Office Solutions575.0★ (22)15 mi
32Jaguar Technology575.0★ (27)24 mi
33SOCSoter573.6★ (17)43 mi
34Juvix The Tech Guy574.7★ (710)33 mi
35Queen Consulting & Technologies575.0★ (20)16 mi
36LookingGlass Cyber Solutions574.4★ (10)15 mi
37Clark Computer Services574.9★ (612)23 mi
38Cover6 Solutions574.8★ (25)20 mi
39Maveris573.5★ (4)20 mi
40Cyber Motivation575.0★ (13)25 mi
41Captiva Solutions, LLC574.9★ (24)23 mi
42ControlCase LLC564.5★ (6)21 mi
43Huntress563.0★ (4)22 mi
44IT Productivity565.0★ (5)40 mi
45RedZone Technologies, LLC564.0★ (6)39 mi
46CyberSecurePC564.9★ (119)39 mi
47Fateka Computer Store564.9★ (414)16 mi
48TROJAN HORSE SECURITY565.0★ (4)19 mi
49Business Network Design565.0★ (15)19 mi
50Graceland Consulting LLC565.0★ (7)21 mi

Also serving Gaithersburg

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.

Unranked cybersecurity companies serving Gaithersburg
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
7 River Systems5.0★ (1)In Gaithersburg
Computer Maintenance Associates5.0★ (2)In Gaithersburg
Conquest Security, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Gaithersburg
Cyber Dynamic SolutionsIn Gaithersburg
Dawnbreaker Studios5.0★ (3)In Gaithersburg
designDATA4.8★ (12)In Gaithersburg
EDG.Tech5.0★ (6)In Gaithersburg
ImageSys IT Services5.0★ (3)In Gaithersburg
IntegrencyIn Gaithersburg
Jiaturk Technologies, LLCIn Gaithersburg
Lummia LLCIn Gaithersburg
Managed IT Services & Computer Repair Gaithersburg MD | TechHelper4.8★ (52)In Gaithersburg
Network Specialty Group IncIn Gaithersburg
Norco Tech, LLC5.0★ (44)In Gaithersburg
Progress TechnologiesIn Gaithersburg
Redwood Government SolutionsIn Gaithersburg
TecFac Business Services Group5.0★ (42)In Gaithersburg
Technovate LLC5.0★ (73)In Gaithersburg
TECMEDIA4.8★ (110)In Gaithersburg
Torpedo Line ConsultingIn Gaithersburg

How we ranked Gaithersburg cybersecurity companies

We scored 404 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in Gaithersburg?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Gaithersburg, MD is Alexant Systems Corporation with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. BEZA.NET (#2) and Verisign (#3) follow. We ranked 404 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many cybersecurity companies are there in Gaithersburg?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 404 cybersecurity companies serving Gaithersburg, MD. Another 20 within 75 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which cybersecurity companies in Gaithersburg work on weekends?

122 of 404 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 89 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alexant Systems Corporation (#1), BEZA.NET (#2) and Verisign (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Gaithersburg cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 404 rated cybersecurity companies in Gaithersburg is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Juvix The Tech Guy has the most, 710 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Gaithersburg count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 404 cybersecurity companies serving Gaithersburg.