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GuidePoint Security vs KPMG

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GuidePoint Security vs KPMG: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
GuidePoint SecurityGuidePoint Security sells cybersecurity consulting services alongside managed security services and vulnerability management and penetration testing engagements.guidepointsecurity.comKPMGKPMG says it uses deep expertise and technology to turn insights into opportunity and move business and innovation forward, placing human connections at the center.kpmg.com
What it sells
  • Application Security as a Service[4]AppSec tooling expertise to identify vulnerabilities. It also provides remediation recommendations.
  • AI-augmented Application Security Services[4]Application security assessments that incorporate AI with expert oversight.
  • Agentic AI Security Services[4]Visibility and control of autonomous AI across its entire lifecycle.
  • Cyber Security Services[1]Advisory service area covering protection of client businesses against cyber threats, delivered as part of KPMG's Advisory and Risk Consulting offerings.
Categories
Headquarters
Reston, United States[2]Not stated on its pages
Founded
2011[2]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[3][7]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • September 15, 2026GuidePoint Security expanded its Identity and Access Management practice with three new service offerings.[6]
  • July 7, 2026GuidePoint Security appointed Scott Rachford as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding founder Michael Volk, who becomes Executive Chairman.[5]
  • April 22, 2026KPMG LLP announced an expansion of its strategic alliance with Google Cloud to help clients in highly regulated industries deploy generative AI.[5]
  • March 25, 2026KPMG LLP introduced KPMG Private, an AI-enabled offering building on its experience serving private market clients.[4]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[7]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[3]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, GuidePoint Security sells mainly to small and mid-sized businesses, global enterprises and government agencies across nearly every major industry. Its network services are described for both enterprise and government IT environments. Its cloud offerings address organizations running multi-cloud environments or AWS, Azure, Google or Oracle. Its managed offerings are described for organizations that need certain skills and resources within their cybersecurity program.From its own pages, KPMG International lists industries including Financial Services, Healthcare and Government & Public Sector. Private Enterprise and Technology, Media & Telecommunications are also listed. The page includes a Submit RFP option.
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September 27, 2026October 12, 2026

About GuidePoint Security

GuidePoint Security sells cybersecurity consulting services alongside managed security services and vulnerability management and penetration testing engagements. Application Security as a Service is described as AppSec tooling expertise to identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations. Application Security Architecture Review is described as identifying and assessing application security weaknesses. Application Security Program Assessment is described as improving application security posture through SDLC. Application Security Assessments are described as a way to understand an attack surface through testing. Mobile Application Security Assessment is described as providing an accurate understanding of mobile risk. Source Code Review is described as evaluating applications for critical security issues.[1][4]

AI Governance Services are described as establishing and maintaining AI readiness. AI-augmented Application Security Services are described as enhancing application security assessments by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) with expert oversight. Agentic AI Security Services are described as maintaining visibility and control of autonomous AI across its entire lifecycle.[4]

Secure Development Training is described as teaching how to design and code secure web solutions. AI Security With a Focus on Large Language Models Training is described as teaching AI and LLM application security fundamentals. Application Threat Modeling Training is described as teaching how to create applications that are secure by design.[4][8][9]

GuidePoint Security on the record

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GuidePoint Security full record

  1. [1]guidepointsecurity.comGuidePoint Security · guidepointsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Guidepoint security opens new global headquarters amid continued growthGuidePoint Security · guidepointsecurity.com · published June 3, 2025 · Tier A
  3. [3]Guidepoint security attracts new round of growth capitalGuidePoint Security · guidepointsecurity.com · published October 10, 2023 · Tier A
  4. [4]Cybersecurity Consulting Services | GuidePoint SecurityGuidePoint Security · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]GuidePoint Security Appoints Scott Rachford as Chief Executive OfficerBusiness Wire · published July 7, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]GuidePoint Security Expands Identity and Access Management Practice With Three New Service OfferingsBusiness Wire · published September 15, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]GuidePoint Security LLC Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 25, 2026 · Tier C
  8. [8]Cloud Security Assessments | GuidePoint SecurityGuidePoint Security · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Cybersecurity Services | GuidePoint SecurityGuidePoint Security · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A

KPMG full record

  1. [1]Cyber security servicesKPMG · kpmg.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]KPMG International | HomeKPMG International · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]KPMG Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  4. [4]KPMG Announces Private OfferingKPMG · published March 25, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]KPMG Announces New AI Agents to Help Organizations Solve Complex Regulatory and Operational Challenges, powered by Google Cloud’s Gemini EnterpriseKPMG · published April 22, 2026 · Tier A

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