Ranked #1 in Santa Maria
Based in Santa Barbara, 55 mi away
58/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews, the most in Santa Maria.
Best Cybersecurity Companies in Santa Maria, CA (2026)
27 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santa Maria: Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic", IFR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Caltec Computers, 61 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 27 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
27 Santa Maria cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 rated IT firms.
Top 10 cybersecurity companies in Santa Maria 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 | Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" | 58 | 5.0★ (508) | Santa Barbara, 55 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Paso Robles Tech | 58 | 4.8★ (57) | Paso Robles, 48 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | SR Global Security | 56 | 3.5★ (8) | Ventura, 58 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Professional IT Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (21) | Arroyo Grande, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Mountaineer IT | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | California Computer Rescue | 52 | 5.0★ (41) | Lompoc, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ventura Tech Rescue | 51 | 5.0★ (45) | Ventura, 71 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Caltec Computers | 51 | 4.7★ (61) | San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | CAL IT GUY LLC | Full IT Services & Cybersecurity | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | Walnut Park, 67 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | FTI Services - Goleta Managed IT Services Company | 50 | 4.8★ (10) | Goleta, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 27 best cybersecurity companies in Santa Maria, 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.
Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Paso Robles, 48 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Ventura, 58 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 16 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away
54/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.
Based in Lompoc, 22 mi away
52/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based in Ventura, 71 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away
51/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based in Walnut Park, 67 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Goleta, 49 mi away
50/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#11 TeamLogic IT
Based in Santa Maria
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#12 Symlinc LLC
Based in Paso Robles, 37 mi away
49/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business networking company”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 53 mi away
48/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 56 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
#16 Computer Medic
Based in Paso Robles, 46 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#17 CIO Solutions
Based in San Luis Obispo, 26 mi away
47/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#18 Converged
Based in Santa Barbara, 55 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
#19 Zuma Technology
Based in Malibu, 30 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Paso Robles, 49 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 24 mi away
46/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
#22 CIO Solutions
Based in Goleta, 49 mi away
45/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away
45/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.
Based in Port Hueneme, 71 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
#25 Lattis Networks
Based in Atascadero, 38 mi away
44/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
All 27 cybersecurity companies
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Synergy Computing, Inc. | 44 | 4.8★ (6) | 50 mi |
| 27 | ChannelTechs | 43 | 4.8★ (6) | 55 mi |
Also serving Santa Maria
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acuity Network Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Santa Maria |
| Acuity Network Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Maria |
| Almaguer SecurIT | 48 mi | |
| Alpha Shield Cybersecurity | 2.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Backup Failed Solutions | 9 mi | |
| Beachside Cybersecurity | 37 mi | |
| Coast Networx | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Maria |
| Energetics Business System Inc | 17 mi | |
| FTI Services - Santa Barbara Managed IT Services Company | 5.0★ (1) | 56 mi |
| Geeks PC Repair & Consulting | 2.5★ (2) | 56 mi |
| LANFall | In Santa Maria | |
| observables | 5.0★ (1) | 56 mi |
| Office1 Paso Robles | Managed IT Services | 5.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
| Office1 San Luis Obispo | Managed IT Services | 26 mi | |
| PROTEC Security Alarm System | 15 mi | |
| Security System ServiTec Inc dba Atlas Connexion | 5.0★ (21) | In Santa Maria |
| Starphyre Digital Security Services | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| StarSyn IT Solutions | In Santa Maria | |
| Tech Sage Consultations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| TECHETECHS Computer | 28 mi |
How we ranked Santa Maria cybersecurity companies
We scored 27 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best cybersecurity company in Santa Maria?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in Santa Maria, CA is Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" with an IFR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 508 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Paso Robles Tech (#2) and SR Global Security (#3) follow. We ranked 27 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many cybersecurity companies are there in Santa Maria?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 27 cybersecurity companies serving Santa Maria, CA. 1 of them is based in Santa Maria; 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 Maria work on weekends?
10 of 27 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Barbara Computer Repair "PC Mechanic" (#1), SR Global Security (#3) and Professional IT Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Santa Maria cybersecurity companies have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated cybersecurity companies in Santa Maria is 4.9★, with a median of 10 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 Maria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 27 cybersecurity companies serving Santa Maria.
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