63/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Cybersecurity Companies in Carpinteria, CA (2026)
208 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carpinteria: The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic", 508 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 208 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
208 Carpinteria cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 65 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 208 rated IT firms.
Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Carpinteria at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills | 63 | 5.0★ (107) | Beverly Hills, 68 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" | 62 | 5.0★ (508) | Santa Barbara, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Methodology IT | 59 | 5.0★ (158) | Los Angeles, 71 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Generation IX | Managed IT Services & IT Support In Los Angeles | 59 | 4.8★ (31) | Los Angeles, 71 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SR Global Security | 58 | 3.5★ (8) | Ventura, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Secure Techies | 58 | 5.0★ (37) | Canoga Park, 54 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | United Nationwide Security Services, Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (19) | Hawthorne, 74 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Exigent Technologies - Los Angeles Managed IT Services | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Los Angeles, 67 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | California Web Solutions | 57 | 4.4★ (19) | Canoga Park, 54 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | 01 LUX Tech | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Los Angeles, 65 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 208 best cybersecurity companies in Carpinteria, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews, the most in Carpinteria.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 71 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 71 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 21 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 54 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorne, 74 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 67 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 54 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 01 LUX Tech
Based in Los Angeles, 65 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 IT Support LA
Based in Calabasas, 50 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 31 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Los Angeles IT
Based in Beverly Hills, 67 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 54 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 240 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 75 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#17 GlobeVM
Based in Woodland Hills, 56 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu, 36 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Nuys, 60 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 VegaNext
Based in El Segundo, 73 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 55 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Hills, 55 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Careful Security
Based in Burbank, 69 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 PC Max Solutions
Based in Culver City, 67 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 293 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 20 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Cybersecurity companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 208 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Carpinteria
20 more cybersecurity companies within 75 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1:M Cyber Security Awareness Training Services | 3.0★ (2) | 64 mi |
| Compass Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| CompassMSP | 5.0★ (2) | 62 mi |
| Complete Systems Design | 5.0★ (2) | 68 mi |
| Computer & Network Expert | 5.0★ (2) | 45 mi |
| DAG Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 64 mi |
| DTC (Digital Telecommunications Corporation) | 5.0★ (2) | 53 mi |
| FTI Services - Santa Clarita Managed IT Services Company | 5.0★ (2) | 54 mi |
| Geeks PC Repair & Consulting | 2.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Gott IT Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 70 mi |
| Innovative IT Group | 5.0★ (2) | 67 mi |
| Multipoint Network | 5.0★ (2) | 68 mi |
| Quantech Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 73 mi |
| Realm Defense | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| SILICONstruction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Sunstar Company, Inc. | 2.0★ (2) | 62 mi |
| Team Solutions Group | 5.0★ (2) | 60 mi |
| TeamLogic IT | 5.0★ (2) | 70 mi |
| TOPFLIGHT MSP | 5.0★ (2) | 72 mi |
| WestNet | 3.5★ (2) | 71 mi |
How we ranked Carpinteria cybersecurity companies
We scored 208 Carpinteria cybersecurity companies on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carpinteria data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a cybersecurity company
- Ask whether monitoring is staffed around the clock by the firm itself or by a partner.
- Ask for a sample assessment or penetration-test report with client details removed.
- Check experience with your industry’s rules (for example HIPAA, PCI DSS or CMMC).
- Ask what the firm does in the first hour of an incident, and whether that is in the contract.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a cybersecurity company
- Is your security monitoring staffed 24/7, and by whom?
- Which frameworks do you assess against?
- What do your reports include, and do you re-test after we fix the findings?
- Do you handle incident response yourselves, and do you work with cyber insurers?
- What access will you need to our systems, and how is it controlled and logged?
- Which certifications do the people doing the work hold?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
Cybersecurity companies in Carpinteria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best cybersecurity company in Carpinteria?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Carpinteria, CA is The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" (#2) and Methodology IT (#3) follow. We ranked 208 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many cybersecurity companies are there in Carpinteria?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 208 cybersecurity companies serving Carpinteria, CA. 1 of them is based in Carpinteria; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 75 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which cybersecurity companies in Carpinteria work on weekends?
65 of 208 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills (#1), Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" (#2) and Generation IX | Managed IT Services & IT Support In Los Angeles (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Carpinteria cybersecurity companies have?
The median Google rating among 208 rated cybersecurity companies in Carpinteria is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" has the most, 508 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank cybersecurity companies?
Each cybersecurity company gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do cybersecurity companies outside Carpinteria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Carpinteria city center, our service radius for cybersecurity companies. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.
Can cybersecurity companies pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?
No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
What does a cybersecurity company do?
Cybersecurity companies assess and protect a business’s systems and data: security monitoring, endpoint protection, penetration testing, compliance support and incident response.
How are cybersecurity companies in Carpinteria ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does cybersecurity, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
Do we need a cybersecurity firm if we already have an IT provider?
Sometimes. Many IT providers include basic security tools; a security firm adds specialist work such as 24/7 monitoring, penetration tests, compliance audits and incident response. Ask your IT provider what they cover and where they would bring in a specialist.
What is the difference between a security assessment and a penetration test?
An assessment reviews your policies, settings and controls against a framework. A penetration test is an authorised, simulated attack that tries to exploit weaknesses. Both end with a written report and a list of fixes.
Can a cybersecurity firm help with compliance?
Many help organisations prepare for requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC or SOC 2. They can advise and assess, but only an independent auditor issues a SOC 2 report, and compliance is ultimately your responsibility.
Update log for Carpinteria
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 208 cybersecurity companies serving Carpinteria.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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