59/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Cybersecurity Companies in Merced, CA (2026)
62 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Merced: GSDSolutions, IFR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Nerds On Call, 591 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Merced cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 18 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 62 rated IT firms.
Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Merced 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 | GSDSolutions | 59 | 4.8★ (18) | Modesto, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Nerds On Call | 58 | 4.8★ (591) | Fresno, 51 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Turlock Computer Repair | 56 | 5.0★ (120) | Turlock, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | RyanTech | 55 | 4.6★ (20) | Modesto, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Kapoor IT Solutions Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (20) | Fresno, 53 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Enbee Networks Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Clovis, 55 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Maguroblue Automation | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Modesto, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Network Builders IT Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (39) | Modesto, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | CVC Solution | 53 | 4.8★ (11) | Fresno, 51 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Central Valley TechCare | 52 | 5.0★ (96) | Fresno, 52 mi away | Sat | — |
The 62 best cybersecurity companies in Merced, 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 Fresno, 51 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 591 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 RyanTech
Based in Modesto, 37 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 53 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Clovis, 55 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 33 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 40 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 CVC Solution
Based in Fresno, 51 mi away
53/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 52 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 39 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Datapath
Based in Fresno, 53 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 CIO Solutions
Based in Fresno, 52 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 GoodSuite
Based in Fresno, 49 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Robot Shark
Based in Gilroy, 63 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 133 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 36 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 TeamLogic IT
Based in Clovis, 55 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 Leon's Computers
Based in Selma, 70 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fresno, 50 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 SWAT MSP
Based in Bakersfield, 65 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 Unity IT
Based in Clovis, 55 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 ROLTECS
Based in Sacramento, 62 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramona, 56 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 33 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
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 62 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mid Valley IT | 47 | 4.5★ (6) | In Merced |
| 27 | thenetworkguy209 LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 55 mi |
| 28 | Circuit Saviors | 46 | 4.6★ (17) | 36 mi |
| 29 | Real Time Information Services | 46 | 4.4★ (33) | 51 mi |
| 30 | Support Tech | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 65 mi |
| 31 | Central Valley TechCare | 46 | 4.9★ (11) | 50 mi |
| 32 | Spider Net Computing Inc | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 64 mi |
| 33 | Iron Tiger Garage | 46 | 4.8★ (19) | 54 mi |
| 34 | Datapath IT Services Modesto | 46 | 4.7★ (13) | 37 mi |
| 35 | Metro Networks - IT Services & Consulting Fresno | 46 | 4.9★ (17) | 51 mi |
| 36 | Geeks on Site | 46 | 4.5★ (6) | 56 mi |
| 37 | SmartTech | 46 | 4.7★ (19) | 72 mi |
| 38 | Divine Logic | 46 | 4.8★ (17) | 49 mi |
| 39 | Castle Networkz | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | 53 mi |
| 40 | Solid Networks | 45 | 5.0★ (11) | 44 mi |
| 41 | Tech Heroes, Inc. | 45 | 4.9★ (7) | 30 mi |
| 42 | Golden State IT | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 25 mi |
| 43 | NNIS, Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (15) | 59 mi |
| 44 | Verve IT | 45 | 4.6★ (21) | 63 mi |
| 45 | Diavuno LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 65 mi |
| 46 | Bellwether - IT Support Fresno | 44 | 5.0★ (9) | 49 mi |
| 47 | Comodo Technology | 44 | 5.0★ (13) | 65 mi |
| 48 | CyberFjord | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 74 mi |
| 49 | Lodi Tech | 43 | 4.2★ (10) | 72 mi |
| 50 | Jesse's Computer Service & Repair | 43 | 4.9★ (7) | 54 mi |
Also serving Merced
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advent Technologies, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 40 mi |
| Aureus Consultants, Inc. | In Merced | |
| Avigliano Tech Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Berryhill Computer Forensics, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 65 mi |
| Breadcrumb Cybersecurity | 4.5★ (2) | 50 mi |
| Computer Doctor | 4.0★ (1) | 65 mi |
| CyberMerced | In Merced | |
| DataTechDB - PC & Network Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Dicar Networks | 5.0★ (2) | 64 mi |
| DR Help Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 65 mi |
| Gaither Technologies – IT Support & Cybersecurity | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Geeks on Site | 4.0★ (1) | 68 mi |
| Karma Desk | 5.0★ (1) | 53 mi |
| Multiversal Computer Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 74 mi |
| Network Defenders | 5.0★ (2) | 50 mi |
| Ridgeline IT Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 38 mi |
| Sirius Power PC - Custom Gaming PCs - Prebuilt Computers - Merced | In Merced | |
| Tech E.A.S.E. Life LLC. | 5.0★ (3) | In Merced |
| Valley Tech, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Valley Techlogic | 5.0★ (43) | In Merced |
How we ranked Merced cybersecurity companies
We scored 62 Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced: frequently asked questions
Who is the best cybersecurity company in Merced?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Merced, CA is GSDSolutions with an IFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Nerds On Call (#2) and Turlock Computer Repair (#3) follow. We ranked 62 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many cybersecurity companies are there in Merced?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 62 cybersecurity companies serving Merced, CA. 2 of them are based in Merced; 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 Merced work on weekends?
18 of 62 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GSDSolutions (#1), Nerds On Call (#2) and Turlock Computer Repair (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Merced cybersecurity companies have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated cybersecurity companies in Merced is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Nerds On Call has the most, 591 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 Merced count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 62 cybersecurity companies serving Merced.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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