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Cybolt vs Leidos

Cybolt sells end-to-end security and compliance services. Leidos is a technology company that serves government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations, with AI, cyber and mission software at its core. CISO Tribune files both under Security consulting and advisory and Managed security service providers. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Cybolt vs Leidos: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
CyboltCybolt sells end-to-end security and compliance services.cybolt.comLeidosLeidos is a technology company that serves government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations, with AI, cyber and mission software at its core.leidos.com
What it sells
  • OT Security[7][9]Consulting and technology offerings aimed at protecting operational technology (OT) and industrial environments.
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Management[1]Covers risk and compliance assessment, policy management, third-party risk management and vCISO advisory services.
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)Includes identity governance, access management, privileged access management and audit and reporting services.
  • Managed Security & SOC Services[1]Includes SOC-as-a-service monitoring, extended detection and response (XDR), attack path management and incident response planning.
  • Parcata[1]A tool that discovers, validates and prioritizes software vulnerabilities across mission-critical systems to focus remediation efforts.
  • UpHold[1]A platform that combines proactive defense and AI-driven analytics to reduce cyber risk and help security teams prioritize and respond to alerts.
  • Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities Resiliency System (CRS)[1]A system that provides real-time detection and AI-enabled analytics to give earlier warning of threats to tactical systems.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesReston, Virginia, United States[2][12]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPublic (NYSE: LDOS)[2][8][11][13][17][20]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • October 2, 2026Leidos has a new joint venture, operating under the Analogic brand, that combines security screening technologies, engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities.[10]
  • September 29, 2026Leidos introduced a capability that uses AI agents to help security operations center teams identify threats needing immediate action.[9]
  • March 30, 2026Leidos completed its acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group from Kohlberg for approximately $2.4 billion.[20]
  • March 30, 2026Leidos added ENTRUST through an acquisition, gaining more than 3,100 professionals in electric grid engineering and natural gas infrastructure.[8]
  • March 10, 2026Leidos announced a partnership with Dropzone AI to help U.S. federal agencies respond to cyber threats, and made a strategic investment in Dropzone AI.[21]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 5, 2026[11]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Cybolt sells cybersecurity services as both managed and professional engagements. Its identity work addresses workforce, consumer, privileged and non-human identities. Cybolt provides cybersecurity services in Latin America and is set for expansion into North America.From its own pages, Leidos sells mainly to government and commercial customers. Leidos names the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets. Leidos Australia has partnered with government, defence and national security customers. Leidos provides engineering services for commercial electric utilities. Leidos describes DISN services delivered to the Department of War (DoW) and national security organizations worldwide.
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October 16, 2026October 12, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Security consulting and advisory is the primary category of both Cybolt and Leidos; both are also filed under Managed security service providers.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Cybolt is also filed under Workforce IAM and SSO and OT and ICS security. Leidos is also filed under Vulnerability management and AI SOC analysts.
  • Cybolt lists OT Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Managed Security & SOC Services. Leidos lists Parcata, UpHold and Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities Resiliency System (CRS).
  • Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
  • Leidos is a public company listed on NYSE as LDOS.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files Cybolt under Security consulting and advisory, Managed security service providers, Workforce IAM and SSO, and OT and ICS security, with Security consulting and advisory as its primary category. Cybolt sells OT security, governance, risk and compliance management, identity and access management, and managed security and SOC services. CISO Tribune files Leidos under Security consulting and advisory, Vulnerability management, AI SOC analysts, and Managed security service providers, with Security consulting and advisory as its primary category. Leidos sells Parcata for vulnerability discovery and prioritization, UpHold for AI-driven analytics and alert response, and the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities Resiliency System for threats to tactical systems.

Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, is listed on the NYSE as LDOS, and reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Cybolt provides cybersecurity services in Latin America and is set for expansion into North America.

On March 30, 2026, Leidos completed its acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group from Kohlberg for approximately $2.4 billion. On September 29, 2026, Leidos introduced a capability that uses AI agents to help security operations center teams identify threats needing immediate action. Cybolt announced the integration of Pontis Research Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in IAM and risk management. Cybolt also announced its integration with Cyber Guards, a Tennessee-based company specializing in managed cybersecurity services and network security solutions.

Questions about Cybolt and Leidos

What do Cybolt and Leidos sell?
Cybolt sells OT Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Managed Security & SOC Services. Leidos sells Parcata, UpHold and Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities Resiliency System (CRS).
Are Cybolt and Leidos in the same category?
Yes. Security consulting and advisory is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Cybolt and Leidos headquartered?
Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
Who owns Cybolt and Leidos?
Leidos is a public company listed on NYSE as LDOS.
Who are Cybolt and Leidos sold to?
From its own pages, Cybolt sells cybersecurity services as both managed and professional engagements. From its own pages, Leidos sells mainly to government and commercial customers.
What have Cybolt and Leidos announced recently?
October 2, 2026: Leidos has a new joint venture, operating under the Analogic brand, that combines security screening technologies, engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

About Cybolt

Cybolt sells end-to-end security and compliance services. Cybolt offers vision, planning and roadmap services, along with implementation and managed services. The delivery model of Cybolt covers strategy, implementation, operations and continuous improvement. Cybolt provides cybersecurity services in Latin America. Cybolt is set for expansion into North America.[1][2][4][7][8]

Cybolt offers network segmentation as a strategic solution to strengthen cybersecurity posture. Cybolt implements secure remote access for OT, providing granular access policies for users and assets. Secure remote access from Cybolt includes multi-factor authentication, session recording and password vaults. Cybolt detects and mitigates threats in the OT environment through passive monitoring. Cybolt bridges the gap between traditional IAM solutions and the needs of OT and ICS environments. Cybolt provides an approach to operational continuity that includes backups for critical assets. Cybolt monitors endpoints in industrial and enterprise environments. Cybolt offers Agentic AI Identity solutions for securing OT environments.[1][9]

Cybolt offers managed IAM services to support ongoing operations for a customer's identity systems, and professional services to support specific IAM projects. Cybolt offers hybrid solutions that blend managed and professional services. Cybolt implements identity governance solutions to manage and secure user identities across IT and OT environments. Cybolt provides incident response services for security incidents affecting IT and OT systems. Cybolt manages the creation, modification and deactivation of AI agent identities. Cybolt identifies and catalogs machine identities within an infrastructure.[5][10]

Cybolt GRC professional and consulting services prepare customers to pass compliance assessments against frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), PCI DSS, HIPAA and SOC 2. Cybolt offers both managed and professional cybersecurity services. Managed services from Cybolt provide continuous protection, while professional services deliver project-based solutions. Cybolt offers AI Framework Implementation Services to organizations integrating AI. Cybolt assists in implementing the ISO 42001 standard. Cybolt helps organizations adhere to the Federal Trade Commission guidelines on the ethical use of AI. Cybolt offers tools to manage every phase of the policy lifecycle, from drafting to retirement.[6][8]

Cybolt conducts internal audits that examine governance processes and risk controls. Cybolt performs independent external audits to verify compliance with regulatory standards. Cybolt evaluates IT systems and cybersecurity mechanisms against established standards. Cybolt delivers assessments that identify, analyze and mitigate risks against compliance standards such as SOX, PCI, ISO and HIPAA. Cybolt examines risks associated with physical security, employee safety and emergency readiness. The third-party risk management services of Cybolt provide oversight of external relationships with vendors and suppliers. The governance services of Cybolt establish oversight and accountability frameworks. Cybolt facilitates board and committee operations through meeting support, documentation and process guidance. Cybolt provides training programs on GRC principles.[1][6][12][13][14]

Cybolt provides 24/7 SOC monitoring, incident response, triage, threat hunting and compliance reporting. XDR and SOC experts at Cybolt write policies, build security controls and manage security services to monitor and defend endpoints, network, cloud applications and OT. Cybolt manages extended detection and response (XDR), attack surface management (ASM), incident response (IR) and forensics. The SOC of Cybolt can ingest logs from the identity and OT security services of Cybolt and from other security software in use by the customer. Cybolt sells an Attack Path Management (APM) service. Cybolt secures hardware and software connected to a network, including applications, ports, code, servers and websites. Cybolt protects endpoint devices like desktop computers, hard drives, mobile phones, thumb drives and laptops. Cybolt handles data with three fully certified SOCs, two onshore and one nearshore.[1][4][7]

Cybolt announced the integration of Pontis Research Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in IAM and risk management. Cybolt announced its integration with Cyber Guards, a Tennessee-based company specializing in managed cybersecurity services and network security solutions. The partnership joins the network security and identity access management solutions of Cybolt with the managed security services of Cyber Guards.[4][7][8][9][10]

Cybolt on the record

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Cybolt full record

  1. [1]cybolt.comCybolt · cybolt.com · undated page, accessed October 16, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]NewsroomCybolt · cybolt.com · undated page, accessed October 16, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Solutions - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Cybolt | Global Leader in Cybersecurity SolutionsCybolt · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]IAM Training - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Governance - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Attack Path Management (APM) - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Policy Management - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Technology Offerings - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Access Management - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Comprehensive GRC Audit Services - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Governance, Risk & Compliance(GRC) Management - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Third-Party Risk Management - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Training - cyboltCybolt · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

Leidos full record

  1. [1]CyberLeidos · leidos.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Leidos delivers strong second quarter and enhances full yearPRNewswire · investors.leidos.com · published August 4, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Platform Engineer in Australia (No Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Azure Cloud Security Engineeer in Adelphi, Maryland (Hybrid Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Senior AI Platform Engineer in Adelphi, Maryland (Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Production Technician in Australia (No Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Transportation Data Scientist (AI Solutions) in McLean, Virginia (No Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Leidos completes $2.4 billion acquisition of ENTRUSTLeidos · published March 30, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Leidos launches agentic AI platform to speed response to cyber threatsLeidos · published September 29, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions and Analogic close deal to strengthen global security screening capabilitiesLeidos · published October 2, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Leidos Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  12. [12]Customer Service Representative in Indianapolis, Indiana (No Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Global | LeidosLeidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Deputy Operations Service Delivery Manager (SDM) in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois (No Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Leidos. Outsmart. Outdo.Leidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Tier 1 Customer Service Representative in Remote, US (Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Leidos to acquire power design firm ENTRUST, bolstering its energy infrastructure portfolio | LeidosLeidos · published January 26, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]Platform Engineer in Australia (Hybrid Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  19. [19]Cybersecurity Project Manager in Adelphi, Maryland (Hybrid Remote)Leidos · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  20. [20]Leidos completes $2.4 billion acquisition of ENTRUSTPR Newswire · published March 30, 2026 · Tier A
  21. [21]Leidos, Dropzone AI to accelerate federal agencies' cyber responsesLeidos · published March 10, 2026 · Tier A

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