Top Cyber Security Startups in 2026

We determine the organisation's current state and targets a desired future state that reduces cyber risks to provide better protection from cyber-attacks. The purpose is to identify gaps in organization and prepare an action plan for improvement. The process provides organisations with clear insights into their cybersecurity weaknesses and strengths in order to improve their current security posture or benchmark against best practices in the industry.

Rhymetec offers the below services to its customers on a subscription basis: Cybersecurity Services - Penetration Testing (web application, network, red teaming), social engineering, VCISO. Compliance Services - SOC II readiness, SOC II management, ISO 27001 readiness, ISO 27001 management, GDPR, and CCPA readiness Privacy Services - Privacy program development, Privacy program management, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA management

Open-Source Development

We have a slew of Cybersecurity services, analytics services and IT consulting services. We are still in the initial stage and have a kickoff planned in the coming months. We would love to share more information as we get there.

The EITC engineers build open source product solutions to meet client needs. The team works with numerous efforts to include Accumulo, Hadoop, RYA, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Storm, and many others.

Cynomi offers an AI-driven platform that automates risk and compliance assessments, streamlining the workflow for virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs). The platform generates customized security policies and assessments tailored to the unique needs of each client, enhancing operational efficiency for managed service providers and security consultants. Additionally, Cynomi features the vCISO Academy, a free educational resource that supports professionals in the cybersecurity field by providing valuable learning materials and training opportunities. This combination of tools and resources helps sales teams and representatives access critical information needed to make informed decisions in their security strategies.

We are confident that the future lies in providing cyber-security as-a-service and build software that protects organizations against threats posed by new trends, such as: work from home, apps and data no longer residing on premise in corporate offices but in a cloud (typically based in foreign country), cyber-attacks, IT security outsourcing.

CertiK is the premier blockchain cybersecurity start-up founded by computer science professors from Yale University and Columbia University. By applying the rigor of proprietary Formal Verification technology to audit smart contracts and blockchain protocols, CertiK has been able to secure over $6.2B in assets, including many of the world’s top blockchain projects. The research efforts of CertiK have received grants from IBM and the Ethereum Foundation, and some notable investors include Binance Labs, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Matrix Partners, Arrington XRP, and NEO Global Capital, among others.

BreachLock is a security startup that offers a unique SaaS platform delivering on-demand, continuous and scalable security testing suitable for modern cloud and DevOps powered businesses. The BreachLock platform leverages both human powered penetration testing and AI-powered automated scans to create a powerful and easy to use solution that delivers continuous and on-demand vulnerability management. BreachLocks’s modern SaaS-based approach redefines the old school and time-consuming pen test model into fast and comprehensive security as service. As a result, CIO's and CISO's get a single pane view into their application and network security posture. The BreachLock platform facilitates collaboration between your DevOps and BreachLock security researchers empowering them to fix security gaps at the speed of business.