I’m curious: Where do YOU go today to find trusted cybersecurity providers?

🔎 Where do you go to find trusted cybersecurity providers?

It’s a question I hear a lot, and the answers are often the same:

👉 “We Google it.”

👉 “We ask around in our network.”

👉 “We check general business directories.”

The challenge? None of these routes are perfect.

• Google buries you in ads and broad IT services, making it hard to know who’s credible.

• Referrals are great, but they’re limited to who you know, and might not always fit your exact needs.

• Generic directories list every type of business, from accountants to marketing agencies, so cybersecurity providers often get lost in the noise.

And yet, in cybersecurity, trust, visibility, and credibility are everything. Organisations don’t just need “a vendor”, they need specialists they can count on to protect their data, people, and reputation.

That’s why focused directories are so valuable. They:

✅ Highlight only cybersecurity specialists

✅ Build instant trust through industry alignment

✅ Save time for buyers by narrowing the search

✅ Help providers stand out in a crowded marketplace

✅ Create a community where businesses can collaborate and grow together

Because in cybersecurity, it’s not about being seen everywhere, it’s about being found in the right place.

👉 I’m curious: Where do YOU go today to find trusted cybersecurity providers? Do you rely on referrals, Google, or would you use a dedicated directory if it existed?