# 6 Best Paid Ads Agencies for Cybersecurity in 2026 (Reviewed) What are the best paid ads agencies for cybersecurity in 2026? We reviewed 6 options, including GTM 80/20, Upgrow, COSEOM, Getuplead, Black Propeller and Wadi Digital, with pros, cons and best fit for each. _Source: https://www.gtm8020.com/blog/best-cybersecurity-paid-ads-agencies_ - **Author:** [Jimmy Pal](https://www.gtm8020.com/experts/jimmy-pal), Scaling Organic Growth For Ambitious Brands - **Published:** 2026-11-02 The best paid ads agencies for cybersecurity in 2026 are GTM 80/20 for a senior paid media operator from its own team, Upgrow for full-funnel LinkedIn and Google programs with published security results, COSEOM for multilingual campaigns across regions, and Getuplead for senior-led LinkedIn and Google Ads. GTM 80/20 (our #1 pick, and the publisher's own service) is a GTM agency with only senior operators on its team: 1,200+ operators, 3% accepted, starting in 1–2 weeks. We checked every company's own website, and where available a third-party source, on November 2, 2026. Disclosure: GTM 80/20 publishes this site and is ranked first. ## What are the best paid ads agencies for cybersecurity in 2026? The best paid ads agencies for cybersecurity in 2026 are GTM 80/20, Upgrow, COSEOM, Getuplead, Black Propeller and Wadi Digital. Each runs Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads for security vendors, and most publish a named or detailed cybersecurity case study. Choose by buyer persona, regions, CRM tracking and whether reporting stops at opportunities and pipeline. ### Key Takeaways - **GTM 80/20** puts a senior operator from its own team on your account. Its 1,200+ operators (3% of applicants accepted) have led growth at some of the fastest-growing companies, including Reddit, Ramp and Shopify, and work usually starts in 1–2 weeks. - **Upgrow** reports a 462% rise in LinkedIn leads and 78% lower cost per lead for Orca Security, the most detailed security paid media case study we found. - **COSEOM**, **Getuplead** and **Wadi Digital** all name cybersecurity clients or results, and two of the three are based in Europe or Israel, which helps vendors selling across regions. ## How do the top cybersecurity paid ads agencies compare? The top cybersecurity paid ads agencies differ in channel mix, regional reach and how deep their list of named security clients goes. This table compares best fit, industry focus, services and HQ as each company describes itself, checked November 2, 2026. | Agency | Best for | Industry focus | Core services | HQ | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | GTM 80/20 | Security vendors wanting a senior paid media owner tied to pipeline | Cybersecurity, SaaS and other industries | Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, ABM, measurement | Remote | | Upgrow | Cloud and SaaS security vendors selling globally | B2B, SaaS and cybersecurity | Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Microsoft Ads, SEO | San Diego, CA | | COSEOM | Security software companies selling in several languages | International B2B, with a cybersecurity practice | Google and Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads, SEO, AI search | Barcelona, Spain | | Getuplead | Security vendors wanting senior specialists on LinkedIn and Google | B2B SaaS and technology | LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, Reddit Ads | Barcelona, Spain | | Black Propeller | Managed security providers targeting mid-market and enterprise buyers | Multi-industry, with B2B technology work | Paid search, paid social, performance creative | Maryland, US | | Wadi Digital | Security vendors wanting SEO, paid and influencers from one team | Cybersecurity and B2B tech | SEO, GEO, paid search, LinkedIn, influencers | Israel | ## Why is paid advertising different for cybersecurity companies? Paid advertising is different for cybersecurity companies because security buyers are skeptical, buying committees include CISOs, architects and practitioners, and many deals take months. Ad platforms also restrict anything that looks like hacking, so offensive security vendors must word ads carefully. The agencies that win target exact job titles and track pipeline in the CRM. - **Ad policy limits some security offers.** The [Google Ads enabling dishonest behavior policy](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6016086) bars ads for hacking services and spyware, so penetration testing and red team vendors need ad copy that clearly describes authorized testing. - **Buyers research beyond ads.** The [G2 2025 Buyer Behavior Report](https://research.g2.com/cmos-2025-buyer-behavior-report-research-g2) found enterprise software buyers rank review sites (56%) and AI search (55%) as their top research sources, so paid campaigns work best alongside reviews and comparison content. - **Job title targeting matters.** In [Upgrow's Orca Security case study](https://www.upgrow.io/case-study/orca-security-paid-media/), moving LinkedIn targeting from job functions to the specific titles that had converted into MQLs drove a 306% month-over-month rise in leads and a 76% drop in cost per lead. For related lists, see the [best cybersecurity marketing agencies](/blog/best-cybersecurity-marketing-agencies), the [best cybersecurity SEO agencies](/blog/best-cybersecurity-seo-agencies), our review of [GEO agencies for cybersecurity companies](/blog/geo-agencies-cybersecurity-companies), and the [LinkedIn ads statistics](/blog/linkedin-ads-statistics). ## 1\. GTM 80/20 **Type:** GTM agency, senior operators only | **Team:** 1,200+ operators, 3% accepted | **Start:** 1–2 weeks GTM 80/20 puts the right senior operator from its own team on the work, and you work directly with that operator. For a security vendor that can mean a [LinkedIn ads operator](/services/paid-ads/linkedin-ads) who targets CISOs and security architects by exact title and account list, a [Google Ads operator](/services/paid-ads/google-ads) who builds capability, compliance and competitor campaigns, or an [account-based marketing operator](/services/account-based-marketing) who connects ads to sales outreach. Security companies that need a senior marketing leader can add a [fractional CMO](/fractional-cmo) as well. Founders and growth leaders prefer GTM 80/20 for its team: hands-on senior operators from the fastest-growing companies, solving complex growth challenges across industries. That team helped 11x triple its inbound leads and AI-search traffic in two months. ### Pros - Free 30-minute strategy call, and you keep the custom 90-day GTM roadmap whether or not you hire - Every operator is background-reviewed, vetting-called and reference-checked before joining - You work directly with the senior operator who does the work - Paid media operators who import CRM opportunities so bidding favors pipeline over whitepaper downloads ### Best For Security software vendors, managed security providers and cloud security platforms of every size, up to some of the biggest brands, that want a proven senior operator owning paid acquisition. GTM 80/20 works with companies such as MintMCP, Modal, Integrate.io, Upwork and Reddit. ## 2\. Upgrow **Type:** B2B digital marketing agency | **HQ:** San Diego, CA | **Founded:** 2017 Upgrow runs Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, LinkedIn Ads and SEO and lists cybersecurity as an industry practice. Its Orca Security program ran for 12 months across North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific: Google Ads demos rose 163%, and LinkedIn leads rose 462% with cost per lead down 78% ([Upgrow's Orca Security case study](https://www.upgrow.io/case-study/orca-security-paid-media/)). Upgrow was founded in 2017 by Danny Ng and Ryder Meehan, originally as Meehan Digital. ### Pros - Detailed, named cloud security case study with channel-level numbers - Full-funnel LinkedIn structure built for long security sales cycles ### Cons - Serves many industries, so ask who on the team has security experience ### Best For Cloud and SaaS security vendors selling into several regions that want Google and LinkedIn run as one demand program. ## 3\. COSEOM **Type:** Multilingual B2B marketing agency | **HQ:** Barcelona, Spain | **Founded:** 2008 COSEOM runs Google and Microsoft search, LinkedIn Ads, SEO and AI search visibility for security vendors, with conversion tracking wired into the CRM before launch ([COSEOM cybersecurity page](https://www.coseom.com/cybersecurity-marketing-agency/)). It names current clients Conifers and Kusari, and past work for Torq, Deepfactor and Agari. For Torq it reports monthly leads growing from 14 to more than 100 with cost per lead under $100. It works in ten languages from offices in Barcelona, San Francisco and Bangkok ([COSEOM about page](https://www.coseom.com/about/)). ### Pros - Named security clients and a dated Torq result - Campaigns in ten languages across Europe, the Americas and Asia - CRM tracking set up before any spend ### Cons - Security is one practice inside a multi-industry agency - Clutch review count is modest at nine reviews, as shown on its site ### Best For Security software vendors selling across Europe and other regions that need paid search and LinkedIn in several languages. ## 4\. Getuplead **Type:** B2B SaaS PPC agency | **HQ:** Barcelona, Spain | **Founded:** 2017 Getuplead runs LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads, Reddit Ads and retargeting for B2B software companies and says 40+ cybersecurity companies have trusted it ([Getuplead cybersecurity page](https://getuplead.com/cybersecurity-ppc-marketing-agency/)). Its case study for a European IT and OT security vendor reports a 610% rise in MQLs, 475% more sales opportunities and 284% more customers won ([Getuplead cybersecurity case study](https://getuplead.com/case-studies/cybersecurity/)). [Getuplead's Clutch profile](https://clutch.co/profile/getuplead) lists 2 to 9 employees and a 4.9 rating from five reviews. ### Pros - Security case study measured in opportunities and customers won - Senior specialists on every account - No long-term contracts ### Cons - Small team, so capacity is limited - The security client in its case study is not named ### Best For Security vendors that want a senior LinkedIn and Google Ads team. ## 5\. Black Propeller **Type:** Paid search and paid social agency | **HQ:** Maryland, US | **Founded:** 2012 Black Propeller is a paid search and paid social agency founded in 2012 and rated 4.8 on its Clutch profile. Its Avertium case study describes LinkedIn and Google Ads aimed at CIOs and IT directors in healthcare, manufacturing and retail, hitting more than 15 MQLs a month from PPC and $1.4 million in sales attributed to marketing in 2023 ([Black Propeller Avertium case study](https://blackpropeller.com/results/avertium-sales-from-linkedin-google-ads/)). ### Pros - Named security client with a revenue figure - Deep paid search focus ### Cons - Not a security specialist; security is one of many B2B clients - Case study figures are self-reported ### Best For Managed security service providers selling to mid-market and enterprise IT leaders in specific industries. ## 6\. Wadi Digital **Type:** B2B tech and cybersecurity marketing agency | **HQ:** Israel Wadi Digital says it has run SEO, paid search, LinkedIn and influencer marketing for more than 40 cybersecurity vendors, naming Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, Armis and Silverfort, with a client quote from HYPR ([Wadi Digital cyber page](https://wadidigital.com/cyber-marketing/)). Founder Yoel Israel leads a team of 20+ marketers. Its Clutch profile lists its headquarters in Israel. ### Pros - Long list of named security vendors - Paid search, LinkedIn and cybersecurity influencer campaigns together ### Cons - Paid media is one part of a broader SEO-led offer - Few published paid media metrics ### Best For Security vendors that want paid search, LinkedIn and security influencer work from one specialist team. ## Why do cybersecurity teams trust GTM 80/20 over a traditional agency? Cybersecurity teams trust GTM 80/20 because the proof is public and named. Its case studies show measured gains in organic traffic, impressions and AI search sessions, its testimonials come from named executives, and every operator passes a background review, a vetting call and reference checks before joining. - **Landbase:** a content cluster and distribution strategy that published 79 blog articles in 2 months, driving a 42% increase in organic visitors, 66% growth in LLM sessions and a 121% increase in total impressions ([Landbase case study](/case-studies/organic-growth-for-landbase)). - **Genesys Growth:** AI-powered content and SEO that produced a 49X increase in organic impressions and 3X growth in monthly visitors in 3 months ([Genesys Growth case study](/case-studies/organic-growth-for-genesys-growth)). - **11x:** COO Connor Nowinski: "In two months, GTM 8020 tripled our inbound leads and our AI search traffic." Browse every result on the [GTM 80/20 case studies page](/case-studies), or meet the team on the [experts page](/experts). ## How does a typical cybersecurity paid ads agency compare with GTM 80/20's senior-operator team? A typical cybersecurity paid ads agency sells a team and a process, and the people who pitch are often not the people who do the work. GTM 80/20 puts one senior operator from its own team on your account, the person you meet does the work, and monthly engagements start in 1–2 weeks. | What buyers check | Typical agency | GTM 80/20 | | --- | --- | --- | | Who does the work | Senior strategists pitch, then junior staff deliver | The operator you meet is the operator who does the work | | Experience on your account | Junior staff learn on your budget | Every operator has led growth in-house, at companies that scaled to tens and hundreds of millions in revenue | | What gets reported | Activity reports and deliverable counts | Operators who have owned a revenue number work toward pipeline and revenue | | Contract and ramp | Long contracts and a slow ramp | Flexible monthly engagements, starting in 1–2 weeks | Most agencies pitch with senior strategists and hand the work to junior staff. GTM 8020 has only senior operators, who have led growth at the fastest-growing companies. ## How do you choose the right paid ads agency for cybersecurity? Choose the right paid ads agency for cybersecurity by testing its security experience first: named vendors, buyer personas and how it writes for technical readers. Then check CRM tracking, offline conversion imports, regional reach and whether it reports on opportunities and pipeline rather than whitepaper downloads and cost per lead alone. 1. Which security vendors like ours have you run ads for, and what did opportunities cost? 2. How do you target CISOs, architects and practitioners differently? 3. Will you import CRM opportunities so bidding favors pipeline? 4. How do you keep offensive security ads inside Google policy? Our guide on [how to evaluate a marketing agency or fractional talent](/blog/evaluate-marketing-agency-fractional-talent) includes a full scorecard you can use on every pitch. ## What are common questions about cybersecurity paid ads agencies? These are the questions security marketing and demand generation leaders ask most when comparing paid ads agencies for cybersecurity. The answers draw on agency case studies, Clutch, Google ad policy and G2 buyer research, so you can judge fit before booking calls with any agency. ### Is LinkedIn or Google Ads better for cybersecurity companies? Use both. Google captures buyers searching for a capability or compliance need, and LinkedIn reaches CISOs and practitioners by exact title before they search. ### How do you target CISOs with paid ads? LinkedIn lets you target by job title, seniority and company list. Upgrow found specific titles that had converted into MQLs worked far better than broad job functions. ### Can penetration testing companies run Google Ads? Yes, but Google bars ads for hacking services, so ad copy should clearly describe authorized security testing. ### How long do cybersecurity paid ads take to work? Upgrow's Orca Security program showed early gains in the first quarter and kept compounding over 12 months. ### What is the best paid ads agency for cloud security vendors? Upgrow published the most detailed cloud security result we found, for Orca Security across Google and LinkedIn. ### What is the best paid ads agency for selling security software in Europe? COSEOM and Getuplead are both based in Barcelona, and COSEOM runs campaigns in ten languages. ### How does GTM 80/20 run paid ads for cybersecurity companies? A senior paid media operator from its team rebuilds Google and LinkedIn campaigns, sets up CRM tracking and reports on opportunities and pipeline. ### Is GTM 80/20 a freelance marketplace? No. GTM 80/20 is an agency with only senior go-to-market operators, who have led growth at some of the fastest-growing companies. You don't browse or vet freelancers yourself. We put the right operator from our team on your challenge, usually in 1–2 weeks. ## What sources did we use? We built this list from each company's own website plus independent sources where available, and from GTM 80/20's published case studies and testimonials. Every source below was checked on November 2, 2026, and figures are quoted exactly as each source states them. - [Google Ads enabling dishonest behavior policy](https://support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/6016086) - [G2 2025 Buyer Behavior Report](https://research.g2.com/cmos-2025-buyer-behavior-report-research-g2) - [Upgrow's Orca Security case study](https://www.upgrow.io/case-study/orca-security-paid-media/) - [Getuplead's Clutch profile](https://clutch.co/profile/getuplead) - [COSEOM](https://www.coseom.com/cybersecurity-marketing-agency/) - [Getuplead case study](https://getuplead.com/case-studies/cybersecurity/) - [Black Propeller](https://blackpropeller.com/results/avertium-sales-from-linkedin-google-ads/) - [Wadi Digital](https://wadidigital.com/cyber-marketing/) Want a senior operator running your cybersecurity paid ads? [Book a free 30-minute call](/book-a-call) and work usually starts in 1–2 weeks. **Find your GTM expert →** --- _GTM 8020 — https://www.gtm8020.com. 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