The short answer
Our picks for the top DevSecOps consulting companies in 2026 are Black Duck, Checkmarx, Contino, EPAM Systems, GuidePoint Security, NCC Group, Optiv, Snyk, Thoughtworks and Veracode. DevSecOps consulting companies build security into software delivery, from code scanning to secure pipelines and cloud security. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, so choose based on your size, industry and budget.
At a glance
| # | Company | Headquarters | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Duck | Burlington, USA | Application security testing |
| 2 | Checkmarx | Atlanta, USA | Code security |
| 3 | Contino | London, UK | Enterprise DevSecOps |
| 4 | EPAM Systems | Newtown, USA | Secure engineering |
| 5 | GuidePoint Security | Herndon, USA | Security consulting |
| 6 | NCC Group | Manchester, UK | Security assurance |
| 7 | Optiv | Denver, USA | Security integration |
| 8 | Snyk | Boston, USA | Developer security |
| 9 | Thoughtworks | Chicago, USA | Secure delivery practices |
| 10 | Veracode | Burlington, USA | AppSec |
Listed alphabetically, not ranked.
The 10 companies
1Black Duck
Burlington, USAFormerly Synopsys Software Integrity.
- Headquarters
- Burlington, USA
- Best for
- Application security testing
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
2Checkmarx
Atlanta, USAAppSec platform.
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, USA
- Best for
- Code security
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
3Contino
London, UKCognizant company.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Enterprise DevSecOps
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
4EPAM Systems
Newtown, USAEngineering firm.
- Headquarters
- Newtown, USA
- Best for
- Secure engineering
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
5GuidePoint Security
Herndon, USACybersecurity services.
- Headquarters
- Herndon, USA
- Best for
- Security consulting
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
6NCC Group
Manchester, UKCybersecurity consultancy.
- Headquarters
- Manchester, UK
- Best for
- Security assurance
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
7Optiv
Denver, USACybersecurity services.
- Headquarters
- Denver, USA
- Best for
- Security integration
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
8Snyk
Boston, USADeveloper-first security.
- Headquarters
- Boston, USA
- Best for
- Developer security
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
9Thoughtworks
Chicago, USAConsultancy.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, USA
- Best for
- Secure delivery practices
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
10Veracode
Burlington, USAApplication security.
- Headquarters
- Burlington, USA
- Best for
- AppSec
- Service
- DevSecOps consulting
What DevSecOps consulting covers
Security in CI/CD.
SAST and SCA.
IaC scanning.
Protecting credentials.
Secure coding.
How to choose a DevSecOps consulting company
- Measure developer friction.
- Check tool coverage.
- Ask about false positives.
- Include supply-chain security.
- Train teams.
Red flags
- Prices far below the market with no clear explanation.
- No named team or reluctance to let you interview engineers or designers.
- Case studies without results, clients or links you can check.
- Vague contracts that do not assign IP and code ownership to you.
- No plan for support, documentation or handover after launch.
How we chose these companies
These are iCreativez Technologies’ own recommendations, based on research and experience of the market. We looked for companies with a strong reputation in DevSecOps consulting, visible client work, and a mix of global firms and specialists. The list is alphabetical, not ranked. We did not re-check every detail with each company, and services, ownership and locations change, so confirm details directly before you engage anyone. No company paid to appear.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top DevSecOps consulting companies?
Our picks for the top DevSecOps consulting companies in 2026 are Black Duck, Checkmarx, Contino, EPAM Systems, GuidePoint Security, NCC Group, Optiv, Snyk, Thoughtworks and Veracode. DevSecOps consulting companies build security into software delivery, from code scanning to secure pipelines and cloud security. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, so choose based on your size, industry and budget.
What is DevSecOps?
Integrating security into every stage of software delivery.
Tools or consultants?
Usually both.
What is SBOM?
A software bill of materials listing components.
How much do DevSecOps consulting services cost?
Cost depends on scope, the team’s location and seniority, and the engagement model (fixed price, time and materials or dedicated team). Rates in Eastern Europe, Latin America and South Asia are usually lower than in the US or Western Europe. See our cost and rates guide for typical 2026 hourly rates.
How did you choose these companies?
They are our own recommendations, based on research and experience of the market: reputation, size, specialisation and visible client work. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and no company paid to appear. iCreativez Technologies publishes this page and is not part of the list.