Trust & Safety

    Trust, safety, and listing integrity

    Cyber Service Search helps organizations find cybersecurity and IT help. Trust here means being clear about how listings are reviewed, how provider contact details are protected, what data may be collected, and what the platform does not guarantee.

    How Cyber Service Search Works

    What is Cyber Service Search?

    Cyber Service Search is a free online directory that helps organizations find IT managed service providers, managed security service providers, and security consultants that want to serve nonprofits, small municipalities, tribal governments, small businesses, and similar organizations.

    Does Cyber Service Search provide cybersecurity services?

    No. Cyber Service Search facilitates discovery and introductions between organizations and providers. It does not provide cybersecurity services, act as a party to any contract, or guarantee the quality, suitability, safety, or legality of listed services.

    Who makes the final provider decision?

    The organization using the directory does. AI search results, quiz matches, provider profiles, and directory filters are informational tools; organizations should conduct their own due diligence before engaging a provider.

    Provider Listing Review

    Are provider submissions automatically published?

    No. Provider submissions are subject to administrative review and approval. Submission does not guarantee that a provider will be listed.

    What provider information may appear in the directory?

    Approved listings may display the provider's name, services, geographic coverage, industries served, and offers for under-resourced organizations, along with other profile details supplied through the listing process.

    Who is responsible for listing accuracy?

    Providers are responsible for making sure their listing information is accurate, current, and not misleading. Providers can update their listing by submitting the form again or contacting [email protected].

    Can inaccurate listings be removed?

    Yes. Cyber Service Search may decline, remove, or revoke access to listings that are inaccurate, misleading, fraudulent, or otherwise harmful to users or the platform.

    Access and Contact Protection

    Why do provider profile pages ask for email verification?

    Provider profile pages display direct contact information. Email verification helps reduce scraping, spam, and misuse of provider data.

    How does email verification work?

    When verification is required, Cyber Service Search sends a one-click sign-in link to the email address provided. This avoids asking users to create a password for directory access.

    Are disposable email addresses accepted?

    The provider profile verification form checks submitted addresses against a disposable email domain list. If a legitimate email address is rejected, contact [email protected].

    Can verified access be used to scrape provider data?

    No. The Terms prohibit scraping, automated extraction, compiling provider data for competing services, AI model training, unsolicited marketing, or any purpose other than finding cybersecurity services for your organization.

    Buyer Privacy

    Does Cyber Service Search sell personal information?

    No. Cyber Service Search does not sell personal data and does not share information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

    What information may be collected when I use the platform?

    Depending on how you use the platform, Cyber Service Search may collect information such as an email address used for verification, communications you send, search queries, provider interactions, and limited technical usage data.

    What analytics does the platform use?

    The Privacy Policy states that Cyber Service Search uses Plausible Analytics, a cookieless analytics service that does not assign a persistent visitor ID or track users across other websites.

    How can I exercise privacy rights or ask a privacy question?

    Contact [email protected] to ask privacy questions or submit a privacy request.

    AI Search and Matching

    How does AI search use provider data?

    AI search sends the user's query and a compact provider catalog to the AI service so it can return relevant provider IDs. The catalog includes matching fields such as services, location, industries, organization types served, descriptions, offers, and verification status.

    Which AI service is currently used?

    The current AI search function uses Google's Gemini API.

    Are AI search results guaranteed to be correct?

    No. AI search results and quiz match scores are informational only and may be incomplete, inaccurate, or unsuitable for a specific organization.

    Are search queries logged?

    Yes. AI search queries may be logged with result counts to improve search quality.

    Provider Interactions

    What happens when I view a provider profile?

    If you are verified and view a provider profile, the platform may create a lead record for that provider to enable them to receive reports of engagements generated from Cyber Service Search.

    What happens when I click a provider website link?

    The platform may log the provider website click.

    Are agreements with providers handled by Cyber Service Search?

    No. Any agreement between an organization and a provider is solely between those parties.

    Third-Party Sites and Resources

    Does the Privacy Policy apply to provider websites?

    No. Provider websites and other third-party resources have their own privacy and security practices. Review those policies before sharing information with a third-party service.

    Does Cyber Service Search control third-party provider services?

    No. Cyber Service Search helps users discover providers, but does not control third-party websites, contracts, services, or security practices.

    Report an Issue

    How do I report inaccurate provider information?

    Email [email protected] with the provider name, the issue you noticed, and any supporting details.

    How do I report suspicious provider behavior or misuse?

    Email [email protected] with a description of the concern. Cyber Service Search may remove listings or revoke access when conduct violates the Terms or harms users or the platform.

    How can a provider request a correction or removal?

    Providers can submit updated listing information through the listing form or contact [email protected] to request changes or removal.

    Questions about trust or privacy?

    Contact Cyber Service Search at [email protected]. You can also review the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.