65/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Cybersecurity Companies in Walnut Creek, CA (2026)
322 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Walnut Creek: PC Professional Managed IT Services, IFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Tech 2U, 2,167 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 322 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
322 Walnut Creek cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 98 open Saturdays and 80 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 322 rated IT firms.
Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Walnut Creek 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 | PC Professional Managed IT Services | 65 | 4.9★ (143) | Oakland, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | People 1st IT Inc. LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (299) | San Francisco, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Blackhawk MSP Computer Support and Services | 61 | 4.9★ (46) | Danville, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | ArcSource Consulting | 60 | 4.9★ (19) | Albany, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Proofpoint Inc | 59 | 4.2★ (96) | Sunnyvale, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Palo Alto Networks Inc | 59 | 4.6★ (82) | Santa Clara, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | TruAdvantage | 59 | 5.0★ (95) | San Francisco, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | SafeAeon Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Pleasanton, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Big Dogs Tech | 58 | 4.6★ (79) | Concord, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tech 2U | 58 | 4.9★ (2,167) | Sacramento, 59 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
The 322 best cybersecurity companies in Walnut Creek, 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 San Francisco, 20 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Danville, 12 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Albany, 13 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 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, 36 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 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, 36 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 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.
#7 TruAdvantage
Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 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 Pleasanton, 19 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Concord, 5 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Tech 2U
Based in Sacramento, 59 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,167 Google reviews, the most in Walnut Creek.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Zscaler
Based in Santa Clara, 36 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 TeamLogic IT
Based in Oakland, 12 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Pure Stack, Inc.
Based in Fremont, 26 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 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 Santa Clara, 37 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 TeamLogic IT
Based in Concord, 4 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 ZENOPS
Based in Pleasant Hill, 2 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 GSDSolutions
Based in Modesto, 61 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Exabeam, Inc
Based in Foster City, 27 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Ignition IT
Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Comp AI
Based in San Francisco, 22 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 41 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 Bugcrowd
Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 Armis
Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability 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 322 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | EthicalHat Cyber Security | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 26 mi |
| 27 | SocialProof Security LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Central Computers | 55 | 4.4★ (564) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Raise Networks, Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Sennovate Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 31 | ManagedTEK - IT Security Services & Monitoring | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Parachute Technology | 55 | 5.0★ (52) | 58 mi |
| 33 | Bay Computing Group | 55 | 5.0★ (48) | 5 mi |
| 34 | MME Consulting, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (46) | 59 mi |
| 35 | Central Computers | 55 | 4.6★ (422) | 28 mi |
| 36 | Cloudflare | 55 | 3.7★ (146) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Jones IT | 54 | 5.0★ (431) | 21 mi |
| 38 | LOOKINGPOINT, a Presidio company | 54 | 4.8★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 39 | TeamLogic IT | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | 17 mi |
| 40 | CyberDuo | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Atlantic Computer Systems | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Central Computers | 54 | 4.5★ (506) | 36 mi |
| 43 | SentinelOne | 54 | 3.9★ (18) | 36 mi |
| 44 | Nationwide Analytics | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | 27 mi |
| 45 | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | 54 | 4.2★ (26) | 28 mi |
| 46 | ITque | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | 43 mi |
| 47 | Veltec Networks Inc | IT Services & Cybersecurity in San Jose | 54 | 4.9★ (25) | 37 mi |
| 48 | Central Computers | 54 | 4.4★ (698) | 41 mi |
| 49 | ER Tech Pros | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | 58 mi |
| 50 | Nerds On Call | 53 | 4.8★ (514) | 69 mi |
Also serving Walnut Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Computer Systems Inc | In Walnut Creek | |
| AlphaTech IT | In Walnut Creek | |
| Bay Area IT Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Walnut Creek |
| BEAM IT Security, Inc. - Cyber Security Professionals | In Walnut Creek | |
| Cantrell's Information Technologies | 5.0★ (12) | In Walnut Creek |
| Coleman IT Group, Inc. | In Walnut Creek | |
| Exibility Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| IT & Cybersecurity Trusted Partner | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| IT Less Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Jacobian Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Knockout PC Repair and IT Consulting | In Walnut Creek | |
| Konica Minolta Business Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| LMJ Forte | In Walnut Creek | |
| ManagedTEK | In Walnut Creek | |
| Netblaze Systems, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Walnut Creek |
| OTO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | In Walnut Creek | |
| PC Service Center - Business IT Support, Managed IT Services & Cybersecurity | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rooted Software - Walnut Creek | 5.0★ (2) | In Walnut Creek |
| Servadus | 5.0★ (1) | In Walnut Creek |
| TeamLogic IT | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Walnut Creek cybersecurity companies
We scored 322 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek: frequently asked questions
Who is the best cybersecurity company in Walnut Creek?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Walnut Creek, CA is PC Professional Managed IT Services with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. People 1st IT Inc. LLC (#2) and Blackhawk MSP Computer Support and Services (#3) follow. We ranked 322 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many cybersecurity companies are there in Walnut Creek?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 322 cybersecurity companies serving Walnut Creek, CA. Another 20 within 75 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which cybersecurity companies in Walnut Creek work on weekends?
98 of 322 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 80 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PC Professional Managed IT Services (#1), People 1st IT Inc. LLC (#2) and Blackhawk MSP Computer Support and Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Walnut Creek cybersecurity companies have?
The median Google rating among 322 rated cybersecurity companies in Walnut Creek is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Tech 2U has the most, 2,167 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Walnut Creek count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 322 cybersecurity companies serving Walnut Creek.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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