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Best Cybersecurity Companies in Newport, RI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newport: FileShred, IFR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: PC Solutions & macSales Cape Cod, 747 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 228 ranked; ranked #15.

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

228 Newport cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 69 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 228 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Newport at a glance

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

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Newport at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1FileShred595.0★ (112)Glastonbury, 68 mi awaySatOverall
2TOSS C3 - Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Co-Managed IT & Information Security595.0★ (23)Framingham Center, 59 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Tech Advisors Managed IT Services595.0★ (127)Boston, 62 mi away——
4AGR Technologies Inc.584.7★ (39)Grafton, 59 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Network Professional Training Center-NPTC585.0★ (46)Worcester, 58 mi awaySat—
6BCS365573.9★ (19)Rockland, 51 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Omega Systems574.9★ (29)Fairhaven, 25 mi away——
8Prior IT575.0★ (62)Boston, 55 mi away——
9Techfusion Digital Forensics & Data Recovery574.4★ (39)Cambridge, 63 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Daystar575.0★ (11)Boston, 61 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 228 best cybersecurity companies in Newport, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Newport

    #1 FileShred

    Based in Glastonbury, 68 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18 Talcott Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033
    View profile for FileShred(860) 261-9595

  4. #4 AGR Technologies Inc.

    Based in Grafton, 59 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–1:30 PM
    Address
    300 W Main St A4, Northborough, MA 01532
    View profile for AGR Technologies Inc.(508) 422-9800

  6. #6 BCS365

    Based in Rockland, 51 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1050 Hingham St 3rd floor, Rockland, MA 02370
    View profile for BCS365(781) 871-0700

  7. #7 Omega Systems

    Based in Fairhaven, 25 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Arsene Way, Fairhaven, MA 02719
    View profile for Omega Systems(508) 992-2541

  8. #8 Prior IT

    Based in Boston, 55 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1208 VFW Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132
    View profile for Prior IT(781) 228-0042

  10. #10 Daystar

    Based in Boston, 61 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    68 Harrison Ave Ste 640, Boston, MA 02111
    View profile for Daystar(888) 507-8067

  12. #12 BJ's Temp Services Inc.

    Based in New Bedford, 23 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 Herman Melville Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740
    View profile for BJ's Temp Services Inc.(508) 999-2610

  16. #16 Now IT Works

    Based in Cromwell, 61 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    142 E High St, East Hampton, CT 06424
    View profile for Now IT Works(860) 899-1864

  17. #17 First Class Networks

    Based in Woburn, 70 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 W Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for First Class Networks(617) 468-3929

  20. #20 Roan Solutions

    Based in Cambridge, 63 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    185 Alewife Brook Pkwy Unit 414, Cambridge, MA 02138
    View profile for Roan Solutions(617) 517-6444

  22. #22 Cinch I.T.

    Based in Worcester, 63 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    27 W Mountain St, Worcester, MA 01606
    View profile for Cinch I.T.(833) 246-2448

  23. #23 South6 Group

    Based in New Bedford, 22 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    61 S 6th St, New Bedford, MA 02740
    View profile for South6 Group(774) 510-5651

  24. #24 ACTSmart IT

    Based in Acushnet, 36 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 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 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    332 Main St, Wareham, MA 02571
    View profile for ACTSmart IT(781) 826-9665

  25. #25 ACS Services

    Based in Brockton, 41 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    160 Manley St, Brockton, MA 02301
    View profile for ACS Services(508) 238-6334

How we ranked Newport cybersecurity companies

We scored 228 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in Newport?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Newport, RI is FileShred with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. TOSS C3 - Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Co-Managed IT & Information Security (#2) and Tech Advisors Managed IT Services (#3) follow. We ranked 228 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many cybersecurity companies are there in Newport?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 228 cybersecurity companies serving Newport, RI. 1 of them is based in Newport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which cybersecurity companies in Newport work on weekends?

69 of 228 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are FileShred (#1), TOSS C3 - Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Co-Managed IT & Information Security (#2) and AGR Technologies Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Newport cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 228 rated cybersecurity companies in Newport is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. PC Solutions & macSales Cape Cod has the most, 747 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 Newport count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 228 cybersecurity companies serving Newport.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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