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Best Cybersecurity Companies in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

112 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic", IFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Planet Cyber - Computer Repair & IT Services, 240 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 112 ranked after Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic"; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

112 Santa Barbara cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 33 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 112 rated IT firms.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Santa Barbara at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Santa Barbara at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic"625.0★ (508)Santa BarbaraSat · SunOverall
2SR Global Security593.5★ (8)Ventura, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Secure Techies575.0★ (37)Canoga Park, 65 mi awaySat—
401 LUX Tech565.0★ (18)Los Angeles, 75 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5California Web Solutions564.4★ (19)Canoga Park, 64 mi awaySat · Sun—
6IT Support LA565.0★ (130)Calabasas, 60 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Western NRG, Inc.555.0★ (17)Camarillo, 41 mi away——
8Planet Cyber - Computer Repair & IT Services554.3★ (240)Canoga Park, 64 mi away—Most reviews
9805 PC and Mac Computer Repair555.0★ (171)Malibu, 45 mi awaySat—
10GlobeVM545.0★ (8)Woodland Hills, 66 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 112 best cybersecurity companies in Santa Barbara, 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.

  2. #2 SR Global Security

    Based in Ventura, 14 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    View profile for SR Global Security(805) 815-6839

  3. #3 Secure Techies

    Based in Canoga Park, 65 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21515 Vanowen St Ste 1110, Canoga Park, CA 91303
    View profile for Secure Techies(818) 804-4784

  4. #4 01 LUX Tech

    Based in Los Angeles, 75 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    520 S Sepulveda Blvd Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90049
    View profile for 01 LUX Tech(310) 421-6169

  5. #5 California Web Solutions

    Based in Canoga Park, 64 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    22048 Sherman Way #305, Canoga Park, CA 91303
    View profile for California Web Solutions(818) 346-0701

  6. #6 IT Support LA

    Based in Calabasas, 60 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    26635 Agoura Rd #250, Calabasas, CA 91302
    View profile for IT Support LA(818) 337-0950

  7. #7 Western NRG, Inc.

    Based in Camarillo, 41 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4034 Adolfo Rd, Camarillo, CA 93012
    View profile for Western NRG, Inc.(805) 658-0800

  10. #10 GlobeVM

    Based in Woodland Hills, 66 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    20501 Ventura Blvd #114, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
    View profile for GlobeVM(310) 750-4939

  12. #12 Simplified IT Consulting

    Based in Woodland Hills, 65 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5950 Canoga Ave #410, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    View profile for Simplified IT Consulting(818) 403-3048

  13. #13 The Tech Consultants

    Based in Woodland Hills, 65 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6200 Canoga Ave #325, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    View profile for The Tech Consultants(818) 225-5000

  16. #16 Advanced Networks LLC

    Based in Thousand Oaks, 49 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    515 Marin St Ste 414, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    View profile for Advanced Networks LLC(805) 233-6407

  17. #17 NINJIO

    Based in Agoura, 53 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    880 Hampshire Rd Ste B, Westlake Village, CA 91361
    View profile for NINJIO(805) 864-1999

  20. #20 Kalieb Designs

    Based in Bakersfield, 70 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
    Address
    9000 Butterfly Rose Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311
    View profile for Kalieb Designs(661) 301-4373

  21. #21 Watt Computer Repair

    Based in Chatsworth, 63 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9903 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA 91311
    View profile for Watt Computer Repair(818) 419-8877

  23. #23 CAFEtech Los Angeles

    Based in Canoga Park, 69 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    7024 Balcom Ave, Reseda, CA 91335
    View profile for CAFEtech Los Angeles(818) 578-5139

  24. #24 TeamLogic IT

    Based in Camarillo, 40 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    266 Mobil Ave Ste 111, Camarillo, CA 93010
    View profile for TeamLogic IT(805) 322-0700

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 112 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

cybersecurity companies in Santa Barbara, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Personal Computer Sales & Service514.9★ (219)74 mi
27Mitec Solutions514.9★ (56)27 mi
28SecureTECC Solutions514.9★ (16)45 mi
29GoodSuite514.9★ (146)65 mi
30FTI Services - Ventura Managed IT Services Company514.5★ (11)30 mi
31Pc Express - Managed IT514.8★ (29)29 mi
32ACM Computers514.8★ (60)29 mi
33Computer Forensics Expert - Data Triage Technologies505.0★ (6)75 mi
34PC and Mac Repair by TechSource505.0★ (36)48 mi
35Converged504.8★ (20)In Santa Barbara
36California Computer Rescue505.0★ (41)46 mi
37Professional IT Solutions505.0★ (21)71 mi
38The Gadite Group Inc504.3★ (6)71 mi
39TeamLogic IT495.0★ (83)66 mi
40inFixcorp - Computer Repair & IT Services495.0★ (49)74 mi
41Diamond IT494.9★ (89)70 mi
42AI Managed IT Services494.9★ (31)55 mi
43CPI Solutions, a Meriplex Company — Camarillo, CA494.9★ (43)43 mi
44New Technology Networks Inc495.0★ (52)57 mi
45Smile Global495.0★ (25)30 mi
46All PC Solutions485.0★ (11)47 mi
47The 20 MSP485.0★ (10)64 mi
48NexusTek Los Angeles484.8★ (63)64 mi
49CMIT Cyber Solutions LA / IT Management and Cybersecurity Services485.0★ (20)72 mi
50Mobile Computer Repair485.0★ (34)72 mi

Also serving Santa Barbara

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.

Unranked cybersecurity companies serving Santa Barbara
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anchor Point IT Solutions4.9★ (49)In Santa Barbara
Aseva4.3★ (18)In Santa Barbara
Channel Data Systems4.6★ (10)In Santa Barbara
Curvature LLC4.3★ (7)In Santa Barbara
EG Technologies2.5★ (2)In Santa Barbara
FTI Services - Santa Barbara Managed IT Services Company5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Geeks PC Repair & Consulting2.5★ (2)In Santa Barbara
Include ITIn Santa Barbara
observables5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Onsite Santa Barbara: OnsiteSBIn Santa Barbara
Outside OpenIn Santa Barbara
Rincon Technology, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara IT Consulting - Lupo Technology Consulting5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara IT Group (SBIT Group)4.6★ (10)In Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara IT Solutions Low Voltage Cable Contractor5.0★ (60)In Santa Barbara
Tech Support by Lee ConsultingIn Santa Barbara
TechMac Pro SupportIn Santa Barbara
UCSB Information Technology3.7★ (3)In Santa Barbara
ULTRAANALOG CORPORATIONIn Santa Barbara
XaasabilityIn Santa Barbara

How we ranked Santa Barbara cybersecurity companies

We scored 112 Santa Barbara 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Barbara data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a cybersecurity company

  1. Ask whether monitoring is staffed around the clock by the firm itself or by a partner.
  2. Ask for a sample assessment or penetration-test report with client details removed.
  3. Check experience with your industry’s rules (for example HIPAA, PCI DSS or CMMC).
  4. Ask what the firm does in the first hour of an incident, and whether that is in the contract.
  5. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  6. 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 Santa Barbara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in Santa Barbara?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Santa Barbara, CA is Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SR Global Security (#2) and Secure Techies (#3) follow. We ranked 112 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many cybersecurity companies are there in Santa Barbara?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 112 cybersecurity companies serving Santa Barbara, CA. 4 of them are based in Santa Barbara; 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 Santa Barbara work on weekends?

33 of 112 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" (#1), SR Global Security (#2) and Secure Techies (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Santa Barbara cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 112 rated cybersecurity companies in Santa Barbara is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" has the most, 508 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Santa Barbara count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 112 cybersecurity companies serving Santa Barbara.

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