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Leidos vs PwC

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. PwC sells PwC One, which brings together PwC expertise, client data and AI into a single connected experience. 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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Leidos vs PwC: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
LeidosLeidos 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.comPwCPwC sells PwC One, which brings together PwC expertise, client data and AI into a single connected experience.pwc.com
What it sells
  • 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.
  • PwC One[4]PwC One brings together PwC expertise, client data and AI into a single connected experience.
Categories
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia, United States[2][12]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Public (NYSE: LDOS)[2][8][11][13][17][20]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • 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]
  • November 3, 2026PwC US announced a three-year, $400 million collaboration investment with Google Cloud, expanding its existing alliance with Google Cloud Security.[6]
  • October 19, 2026PwC reported aggregate gross revenues of US$60.2 billion for the 12 months ending 30 June 2026, up 5.7% in US dollars.[5]
  • March 23, 2026PwC appoints Neil Parekh and Mads Nipper as external directors to its Global Governance Board.[7]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 5, 2026[11]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[3]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
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.From its own pages, PwC sells mainly to clients who want to bring PwC expertise, their own data and AI together. PwC directs material at CEOs on handling uncertainty. PwC also addresses acquirers on delivering on a deal thesis. PwC also speaks to companies facing energy constraints on growth. PwC describes its work with clients through case studies.
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October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Where they overlap

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

Where they differ, field by field

  • Leidos is also filed under Vulnerability management and AI SOC analysts.
  • Leidos lists Parcata, UpHold and Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities Resiliency System (CRS). PwC lists PwC One.
  • Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
  • Leidos is a public company listed on NYSE as LDOS.

How they differ

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. CISO Tribune files PwC under Security consulting and advisory and Managed security service providers, also with Security consulting and advisory as primary. Leidos sells Parcata, which discovers, validates and prioritizes software vulnerabilities, and UpHold, which combines proactive defense with AI-driven analytics for alert response. PwC sells PwC One, which brings together PwC expertise, client data and AI into a single connected experience.

Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and is listed on NYSE as LDOS. PwC directs material at CEOs on handling uncertainty, at acquirers on delivering on a deal thesis, and at companies facing energy constraints on growth. PwC also publishes case studies on its work with clients.

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. On November 3, 2026, PwC US announced a three-year, $400 million collaboration investment with Google Cloud, expanding its existing alliance with Google Cloud Security. On October 19, 2026, PwC reported aggregate gross revenues of US$60.2 billion for the 12 months ending 30 June 2026.

What it sells: PwC

What PwC One does[4]
PwC One brings together PwC expertise, your data, and AI into a single connected experience. PwC says it lets clients move from question to insight to action, faster.

Questions about Leidos and PwC

What do Leidos and PwC sell?
Leidos sells Parcata, UpHold and Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities Resiliency System (CRS). PwC sells PwC One.
Are Leidos and PwC in the same category?
Yes. Security consulting and advisory is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Leidos and PwC headquartered?
Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, United States.
Who owns Leidos and PwC?
Leidos is a public company listed on NYSE as LDOS.
Who are Leidos and PwC sold to?
From its own pages, Leidos sells mainly to government and commercial customers. From its own pages, PwC sells mainly to clients who want to bring PwC expertise, their own data and AI together.
What have Leidos and PwC 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. November 3, 2026: PwC US announced a three-year, $400 million collaboration investment with Google Cloud, expanding its existing alliance with Google Cloud Security.

About Leidos

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. Leidos says its solutions are engineered for rapid deployment, scalable performance and consistent results. Leidos works across the defense, intelligence, civil and health markets.[14]

Leidos says its cyber operations work is AI-enabled and adapts to evolving threats, accelerates decisions and strengthens mission resilience. Leidos describes secure, scalable software that delivers new capabilities faster and adapts as missions evolve. Leidos describes proving what works and scaling it fast, from missiles and sensors to maritime autonomy. Leidos describes AI-enabled health solutions that strengthen access and outcomes.[15]

Leidos says one of its sectors delivers performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions. Leidos says its digital engineering approach to IT transformation applies cloud-factory and aaS (as a Service) capabilities and integrates commercial products.[16]

Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with approximately 50,000 global employees. Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. Leidos trades on the NYSE under the symbol LDOS. Engineering and technology for secure energy infrastructure is a strategic focus for Leidos under its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy.

More than 1,400 Leidos employees contribute in the UK and Europe, a region Leidos says plays a central role in its future growth strategy. Leidos Australia designs, builds, operates and supports systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Leidos Israel partners with the local technology eco-system to develop in-country talent. Leidos says it relies on enduring partnerships to provide practical answers to some of the Gulf region's most complex challenges. Leidos Canada provides a wide range of technology services to government agencies and private enterprise.[3][18]

The C5ISR Center Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) is a defensive cyber operations organization supporting the Department of War (DoW). DISA delivers Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) services to the Department of War (DoW) and national security organizations worldwide. Leidos operates a geographically dispersed team of more than 240 professionals providing 24x7x365 support for DISN services. Leidos says that team works to ensure the availability, reliability and operational resilience of DISN services through proactive network monitoring, incident management, service restoration and infrastructure sustainment.[5][14][19]

Leidos has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ENTRUST Solutions Group from Kohlberg for approximately $2.4 billion. Leidos says the acquisition brings it into the utility gas and electric generation infrastructure markets and would double the size of its $600 million energy infrastructure engineering business. Leidos expects the transaction to close by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Leidos has provided engineering services for commercial electric utilities, focused on transmission and distribution, for more than two decades. ENTRUST Solutions Group has 3,100+ professionals across 40+ locations in North America providing engineering, consulting, design, asset integrity, data solutions and automation services to utilities, operators and industrial customers.

Leidos operates the Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT research lab focused on improving transportation operations, safety, mobility and environmental impacts. Leidos has a customer service team that supports the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Single-Family Housing.[1][3][4][5][6][7][18][19]

Leidos on the record

Sources

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

PwC full record

  1. [1]Cyber managed servicesPwC · pwc.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]pwc.comPwC · pwc.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PwC Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  4. [4]PwC: Audit and assurance, consulting and tax servicesPwC · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]PwC announces FY26 global financial performancePwC · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]PwC US Expands Existing Alliance with Google Cloud Through $400 million Collaboration to Advance AI-Powered Security OperationsPwC · published November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]PwC appoints Neil Parekh and Mads Nipper as external directors to its Global Governance BoardPwC · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A

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