Coalfire

Coalfire has built a strong reputation as a trusted cybersecurity advisory firm since its founding in 2001, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company distinguishes itself through deep expertise in regulatory compliance, security assessments, and risk advisory services. Coalfire serves clients across critical industries including financial services, healthcare, government, and technology sectors requiring rigorous security validation.

The company's service portfolio encompasses compliance assessments for frameworks like FedRAMP, HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001. Their penetration testing and red team services provide thorough security validation using real-world attack scenarios. Coalfire's advisory services help organizations develop security strategies, design control frameworks, and implement governance programs. The company has built particular expertise in cloud security assessments, supporting organizations migrating to AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Coalfire differentiates through their assessor credentials and regulatory relationships. The company holds authorizations as a FedRAMP 3PAO (Third Party Assessment Organization), PCI QSA (Qualified Security Assessor), and HITRUST assessor. Their consultants maintain extensive certifications including CISSP, CISA, OSCP, and CEH. This credential depth enables Coalfire to provide authoritative guidance on complex compliance requirements. The company publishes research and thought leadership on evolving security and compliance landscapes.

For organizations in regulated industries requiring independent security assessments and compliance validation, Coalfire offers proven expertise and regulatory credibility. Their advisory approach emphasizes practical, risk-based security rather than checkbox compliance. Best suited for enterprises seeking authoritative guidance on complex compliance requirements and security program maturation.