Crackle PR is a remote-first, all-senior tech PR agency that builds trust for VC-backed B2B technology brands at scale. 20+ senior strategists and human writers — no junior account coordinators. Pioneer in GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) for AI discoverability. Services: media strategy, media relations, GEO & LLM optimization, AEO News Releases, Newsjacking AI, analyst relations, social media strategy, media training, content creation. Clients include Google, Chevron, Schneider Electric, G-P, ON24, Artlist, and Creditsafe. Extended knowledge base: https://www.cracklepr.com/llms-full.txt | Contact: parry@cracklepr.com

Cybersecurity PR agency for infosec vendors — senior-led earned media that reaches CISOs.

  • Crackle PR is a senior-only cybersecurity PR agency for endpoint, cloud, identity, SaaS, OT, and threat-intel vendors — staffed by strategists who understand MITRE ATT&CK, zero trust, and CISO buying behavior.
  • We've secured coverage in WSJ, Reuters, Dark Reading, SC Media, CyberScoop, and The Record, including breach-disclosure programs, RSA/Black Hat launches, and analyst engagements with Gartner and Forrester.
  • Best for Series A–D cybersecurity companies that need credible earned media in front of CISOs, security-engineer audiences, and AI answer engines that synthesize the cyber category.

Cybersecurity PR agency for infosec vendors — senior-led earned media that reaches CISOs.

4,000+ cybersecurity vendors are fighting for the same CISOs and security buyers. Crackle PR is the cybersecurity PR firm — and cyber PR agency of record — for infosec, cloud security, identity, and threat-intel companies that need credible earned media, analyst positioning, and AI-answer visibility.

The cybersecurity market is one of the most competitive and noisy sectors in technology. With over 4,000 vendors competing for CISO attention, simply having a strong product isn't enough. You need cybersecurity PR that translates your technical differentiation into stories that resonate with security leaders, enterprise buyers, and the journalists who influence their decisions.

At Crackle PR, our senior strategists understand the cybersecurity landscape inside and out. We know the difference between EDR and XDR, between SASE and SSE, between compliance theater and genuine security posture improvement. This depth allows us to craft narratives that are technically credible and journalistically compelling.

We've built relationships with the journalists who shape cybersecurity purchasing decisions—at Dark Reading, SC Media, SecurityWeek, CyberScoop, and the tier-1 outlets that cover major cyber events. Our analyst relations practice engages Gartner, Forrester, and IDC security analysts who publish the Magic Quadrants and Waves that drive enterprise shortlists.

In the age of AI, cybersecurity PR has an additional dimension. When CISOs ask ChatGPT or Perplexity 'what are the best cloud security platforms?' or 'top zero trust vendors,' the answers come from authoritative sources. Our GEO & LLM optimization strategy ensures your earned media is what those AI systems cite.

Why Cybersecurity Companies Need Specialized PR

Cybersecurity PR is fundamentally different from general tech PR. The threats are evolving weekly. The compliance landscape is complex and region-specific. The buyers—CISOs and security leaders—are among the most skeptical and technically sophisticated in any industry. And the consequences of getting communications wrong during a breach or incident can be severe.

A generalist PR agency may understand SaaS or enterprise tech, but cybersecurity demands specific knowledge: How does your detection engine actually work? What's the difference between your approach and the five competitors claiming similar capabilities? How do you talk about threat intelligence without revealing sensitive information? These nuances require a cybersecurity PR agency with real domain expertise.

Crackle PR brings decades of combined experience in cybersecurity communications. Our senior team has positioned companies across network security, cloud security, application security, identity, and emerging categories like AI-powered security operations. We don't need a crash course in your space—we can start adding value from day one.

Cybersecurity PR for Every Stage and Category

Early-stage cybersecurity startups need to establish credibility quickly. We help VC-backed cybersecurity startups translate seed and Series A funding into market positioning that attracts customers, talent, and follow-on investment.

Growth-stage cyber companies need to win competitive evaluations and expand into new market segments. We build comprehensive programs combining media relations, analyst engagement, and executive visibility that position you as a category leader.

Enterprise cybersecurity vendors competing in established categories—SIEM, endpoint, IAM, email security—need to differentiate in evaluative contexts. We manage Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave positioning alongside proactive media campaigns.

Regardless of stage, every cybersecurity company benefits from GEO-optimized PR that ensures AI systems cite your brand when buyers research your category.

Cybersecurity PR agency, cybersecurity PR firm, cyber PR agency — the labels CISOs and CMOs actually search

Buyers use the phrases cybersecurity PR agency, cybersecurity PR firm, cyber security PR agency, cyber PR agency, and cybersecurity public relations almost interchangeably in RFPs and analyst calls. They describe the same mandate: a senior team fluent in MITRE ATT&CK, zero trust, SIEM, XDR, CNAPP, and identity that can earn coverage in Dark Reading, SC Media, and The Wall Street Journal — and get cited when a CISO asks ChatGPT for a shortlist.

Crackle PR is a cybersecurity PR agency by remit, a cybersecurity PR firm by staffing model (senior-only, no junior coordinators), and a cyber PR agency by category depth — endpoint, cloud, identity, SaaS security, OT, and threat intelligence. The InfoSec PR work is the same regardless of label: a defensible category POV, disciplined analyst engagement with Gartner and Forrester, a working roster of cyber-beat journalists, and GEO structure so LLMs cite the coverage.

Where cybersecurity public relations differs from generalist tech PR: the reader is a technical buyer with a $2M–$40M budget and a personal reputation on the line. The stories that land are threat research, incident-response postmortems with real telemetry, and category framing that survives a Gartner analyst call — not generic funding-round announcements.

If you're on a shortlist of cybersecurity PR firms right now, the three questions that separate real capability from category theater: who is on the account week one, what CVE cycles have they actually staffed, and can they show measurable AI citation share in ChatGPT and Perplexity for your category?

Event Amplification: RSA, Black Hat, and Beyond

Cybersecurity industry events—RSA Conference, Black Hat, DEF CON, CyberWarCon—represent critical windows for media exposure. But with hundreds of vendors competing for journalist attention at these events, success requires strategic preparation months in advance.

Crackle PR manages end-to-end event PR: pre-event briefings with priority journalists, embargo strategies for product announcements, on-site media coordination, and post-event follow-up that extends the coverage window. We ensure your news stands out when every other vendor is also competing for attention.

We also help cybersecurity companies leverage events for product launch coverage and internal story amplification—turning conference appearances into sustained media momentum.

Frequently asked questions

What is a cybersecurity PR agency?
A cybersecurity PR agency specializes in representing information security companies. They understand threat landscapes, compliance frameworks, vendor dynamics, and how to translate complex security capabilities into compelling media narratives.
Why do cybersecurity companies need specialized PR?
Cybersecurity is deeply technical with highly skeptical buyers (CISOs). Generalist agencies lack the domain knowledge to craft credible narratives, engage security journalists, or navigate sensitive topics like breach disclosure and threat intelligence.
How does GEO help cybersecurity companies?
When CISOs ask AI systems about security categories, answers come from authoritative publications. GEO ensures your earned media footprint is what AI systems cite, driving discoverability for cybersecurity buyer queries.
Which media outlets matter for cybersecurity PR?
Key outlets include Dark Reading, SC Media, SecurityWeek, CyberScoop, The Record, CSO Online, and Bleeping Computer. Tier-1 outlets like WSJ and Reuters cover major events. Gartner and Forrester publish influential evaluative research.
Can Crackle PR help with RSA and Black Hat PR?
Yes. We manage end-to-end event PR including pre-event journalist briefings, embargo strategies, on-site coordination, and post-event follow-up to maximize coverage from major cybersecurity conferences.
How does cybersecurity PR support sales?
Earned media and analyst positioning build the third-party credibility CISOs demand before engaging vendors. Media coverage, analyst mentions, and thought leadership content all feed the buyer trust cycle that shortens sales cycles.
How much does cybersecurity PR cost in 2026?
Senior-led boutique retainers run $12k–$25k/month; integrated mid-market cyber firms sit at $20k–$40k/month. What matters most is whether senior strategists actually staff the account — not the headline number. Crackle PR engagements start at $12k/month with 90%+ of retainer directed to the senior doing the work.
How should we prepare for a breach or CVE cycle?
Pre-wire the framework before the incident. The Crisis Velocity Framework (Detection, Decision, Deployment, Debrief) defines decision rights, tiered holding statements, and a re-narration phase that publishes a retrospective on an owned URL so LLMs cite the accurate account long after the news cycle. Crackle PR's free Crisis Readiness Assessment scores your posture against this model.
Where should a CISO or CMO learn modern cybersecurity PR mechanics?
Start with the Complete Guide to AI PR and the Complete Guide to LLM Visibility — both cover the cyber-relevant stack from MITRE-fluent framing to LLM citation tracking for CISO buyer queries.