65/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Cybersecurity Companies in San Jose, CA (2026)
249 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Jose: People 1st IT Inc. LLC, IFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Central Computers, 698 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 249 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
249 San Jose cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 77 open Saturdays and 60 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 249 rated IT firms.
Top 10 cybersecurity companies in San Jose 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 | People 1st IT Inc. LLC | 65 | 4.9★ (299) | San Francisco, 42 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | PC Professional Managed IT Services | 65 | 4.9★ (143) | Oakland, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Proofpoint Inc | 63 | 4.2★ (96) | Sunnyvale, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Palo Alto Networks Inc | 63 | 4.6★ (82) | Santa Clara, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Network Remedy - IT Support, IT Security & Managed IT Services | 61 | 5.0★ (78) | Santa Clara, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Blackhawk MSP Computer Support and Services | 61 | 4.9★ (46) | Danville, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Zscaler | 60 | 3.8★ (38) | Santa Clara, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Radtech Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | San Jose | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | SafeAeon Inc. | 59 | 4.7★ (14) | Pleasanton, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | TruAdvantage | 59 | 5.0★ (95) | San Francisco, 42 mi away | — | — |
The 249 best cybersecurity companies in San Jose, 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.
Based in Oakland, 38 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale, 9 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 6 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 4 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 29 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 Zscaler
Based in Santa Clara, 6 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasanton, 22 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 TruAdvantage
Based in San Francisco, 42 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 4 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 698 Google reviews, the most in San Jose.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Pure Stack, Inc.
Based in Fremont, 15 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 44 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunnyvale, 6 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 506 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 GSDSolutions
Based in Modesto, 53 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 ITque
Based in Campbell, 4 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 Exabeam, Inc
Based in Foster City, 26 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Mateo, 26 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 422 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 42 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Jose
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Big Dogs Tech
Based in Concord, 45 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 SentinelOne
Based in Mountain View, 11 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 TruAdvantage
Based in San Jose
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 236 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 14 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 249 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | TeamLogic IT | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | 38 mi |
| 27 | ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services Campbell | 56 | 4.5★ (257) | 5 mi |
| 28 | LevelUp MSP - Managed IT Services San Jose | 56 | 4.9★ (42) | In San Jose |
| 29 | Central Computers | 56 | 4.4★ (564) | 41 mi |
| 30 | PlanetMagpie IT Support | 55 | 4.3★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Deepwatch | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 32 | Ignition IT | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | 42 mi |
| 33 | Jones IT | 55 | 5.0★ (431) | 41 mi |
| 34 | Sagacent Technologies - Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services | 55 | 5.0★ (50) | In San Jose |
| 35 | GSDSolutions | 55 | 5.0★ (42) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Intelligent Technical Solutions | ITS | 55 | 5.0★ (104) | 47 mi |
| 37 | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 55 | 4.2★ (26) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Balbix | 55 | 3.8★ (4) | In San Jose |
| 39 | ClickAway Tech Repair & IT Services Sunnyvale | 55 | 4.3★ (301) | 8 mi |
| 40 | CMIT Solutions SW Silicon Valley | 55 | 4.6★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 41 | Cloudflare | 55 | 3.7★ (146) | 41 mi |
| 42 | Quick Fix Computer Services | 55 | 4.6★ (195) | 11 mi |
| 43 | TeamLogic IT | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | In San Jose |
| 44 | Bugcrowd | 55 | 4.0★ (21) | 42 mi |
| 45 | Atlantic Computer Systems | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 46 | TeamLogic IT | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | 25 mi |
| 47 | Comp AI | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | 42 mi |
| 48 | WhiteHat Security, Inc. | 54 | 4.3★ (8) | In San Jose |
| 49 | TeamLogic IT | 54 | 5.0★ (21) | 44 mi |
| 50 | Armis | 54 | 4.6★ (11) | 42 mi |
Also serving San Jose
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACL Digital | 4.6★ (62) | In San Jose |
| Admin Networks, Inc | 4.7★ (13) | In San Jose |
| Advanced Networks - Managed IT Services San Jose | 5.0★ (12) | In San Jose |
| Barracuda Networks | 3.2★ (12) | In San Jose |
| BioTech Master | 5.0★ (4) | In San Jose |
| CCIntegration | 4.4★ (5) | In San Jose |
| Coast Range Technologies | 5.0★ (8) | In San Jose |
| E-Waste Security | Hard Drive Shredding | 5.0★ (2) | In San Jose |
| Guardnet | 5.0★ (5) | In San Jose |
| iStreet Solutions | 2.7★ (3) | In San Jose |
| Meridian Computer Systems | 4.7★ (24) | In San Jose |
| Miles IT | 5.0★ (3) | In San Jose |
| MotivIT | Managed IT Solutions | 5.0★ (12) | In San Jose |
| Nevtec Inc | 5.0★ (29) | In San Jose |
| offthegridit | 4.8★ (23) | In San Jose |
| Ophtek | 5.0★ (24) | In San Jose |
| Skyline Advanced Technology Services | 5.0★ (2) | In San Jose |
| The Simple Solution | 5.0★ (3) | In San Jose |
| ThirdEye Data | 3.0★ (2) | In San Jose |
| ZAG Technical Services | 4.6★ (12) | In San Jose |
How we ranked San Jose cybersecurity companies
We scored 249 San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose: frequently asked questions
Who is the best cybersecurity company in San Jose?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in San Jose, CA is People 1st IT Inc. LLC with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. PC Professional Managed IT Services (#2) and Proofpoint Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 249 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many cybersecurity companies are there in San Jose?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 249 cybersecurity companies serving San Jose, CA. 9 of them are based in San Jose; 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 San Jose work on weekends?
77 of 249 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 60 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are People 1st IT Inc. LLC (#1), PC Professional Managed IT Services (#2) and Proofpoint Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do San Jose cybersecurity companies have?
The median Google rating among 249 rated cybersecurity companies in San Jose is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Central Computers has the most, 698 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 San Jose count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 249 cybersecurity companies serving San Jose.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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