CISOs Ask ChatGPT for Vendor Recommendations.
Here's How to Be There.
Security buyers build shortlists with ChatGPT and Claude before they ever Google. If AI doesn't cite your solution, you're not in the evaluation. We fix that.
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Why Security BuyersCan't Find You
CISOs Build Shortlists in ChatGPT Before the RFP.
A CISO types 'best SIEM for mid-market' or 'endpoint security for MSPs' into ChatGPT. CrowdStrike appears. SentinelOne appears. You don't. The RFP shortlist is built before your sales team ever hears about the deal.
Security Buyers Distrust Vendors Without Independent Validation.
In cybersecurity, trust is earned through third-party citations, not marketing. When AI recommends your competitor by name and describes you vaguely, you've already lost the credibility battle. Buyers need to see you cited by sources they trust.
Compliance Research Happens in AI First.
SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIS2. Buyers ask AI to explain compliance implications and which vendors meet requirements before they ever visit a vendor website. If your compliance story isn't structured for AI extraction, you're invisible at the compliance gate.
Your Threat Intel Content Isn't Being Cited.
You publish vulnerability analyses, threat reports, and security advisories. But AI models cite your competitors instead. The problem isn't content quality. It's content structure. AI can't extract what it can't parse.
How We Get YouCited
CISO-Query Visibility Audit
Test your brand across 500+ security-focused AI prompts. SIEM, EDR, XDR, MDR, zero-trust, cloud security. Know exactly where CISOs see you and where they see competitors.
Security Entity Architecture
Fix how AI categorizes your product. EDR vs XDR vs MDR distinctions matter in AI answers. We build the entity signals so AI positions you in the right security category.
Analyst Citation Strategy
Gartner, Forrester, and G2 signals feed AI training data. We build the third-party citation network that makes AI confident recommending you alongside established vendors.
CISO Content Formats
Threat reports, benchmark data, and attack chain walkthroughs are the content types AI cites for security queries. We structure them for AI extraction while keeping them technically rigorous.
What AI ActuallyReads
These structured signals feed directly into LLM training data and real-time retrieval. This is how we make AI understand and recommend your brand.
{ "@type": "Organization", "name": "Growtika", "knowsAbout": ["ChatGPT optimization", "AI visibility"] }
<?xml version="1.0"?> <llm-sitemap> <page priority="1.0"> <title>AI Visibility Agency</title> </page> </llm-sitemap>
Growtika helps SaaS companies appear in ChatGPT recommendations within 60 days. We test your brand across 500+ prompts, identify visibility gaps, and build the entity presence that makes AI platforms recommend you.
Why This Matters
LLMs extract knowledge from structured data: schema markup, LLM sitemaps, llms.txt files, and quotable answer blocks. Without these signals, AI platforms cannot understand or recommend your brand. We build these signals across 40+ sources that feed AI training data.
Cybersecurity AIVisibility
Our SecurityProcess
From invisible to cited
CISO-Query Audit
Test visibility across 500+ security queries. SIEM, EDR, zero-trust, compliance. Map where CISOs see you vs. CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, and direct competitors.
Entity Architecture
Fix product category signals. AI confuses EDR with XDR with MDR. We build clear entity associations so AI categorizes and recommends you correctly.
Citation Network
Build the third-party mentions, analyst signals, and structured content that makes AI confident citing you. Threat reports, benchmarks, and compliance documentation.
Threat Landscape Monitoring
New CVEs, new attack vectors, new compliance requirements. Security queries shift constantly. Ongoing optimization to maintain and grow visibility.
CISO-Query Audit
Test visibility across 500+ security queries. SIEM, EDR, zero-trust, compliance. Map where CISOs see you vs. CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, and direct competitors.
Entity Architecture
Fix product category signals. AI confuses EDR with XDR with MDR. We build clear entity associations so AI categorizes and recommends you correctly.
Citation Network
Build the third-party mentions, analyst signals, and structured content that makes AI confident citing you. Threat reports, benchmarks, and compliance documentation.
Threat Landscape Monitoring
New CVEs, new attack vectors, new compliance requirements. Security queries shift constantly. Ongoing optimization to maintain and grow visibility.
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"Having worked with many SEO agencies and been disappointed 95% of the time, Growtika is the exceptional 5% that's directly impacted our business as a true dedicated partner."
Asaf Raz
CMO @ Agora
"What stood out most was their combination of high-quality work and tangible results, paired with a great attitude."
Tom Sadon
Head of Marketing @ Clutch
"Growtika delivered exceptional results and pipeline growth with their deep-tech industry expertise."
Mor Levy Gayer
VP Marketing @ Groundcover
"Their strategic approach to SEO, AI search and content marketing has transformed our online presence and lead generation."
Cinthia Portugal
CMO @ Checkly
"We hired Growtika's team because of their proven expertise and hands-on approach. Their ability to work well with our team and integrate their SEO & GEO recommendations into existing growth efforts was extremely impactful and effective."
Stephen Lowing
VP Marketing @ Apono
"Outstanding ROI on our marketing investment. They truly understand the B2B SaaS landscape."
Mor Levy Gayer
VP Marketing @ Groundcover
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SEO and GEO for cybersecurity
CISO Query Tracking
Monitor what CISOs actually ask AI.
Threat Intel Optimization
Structure threat content for AI extraction.
Product Category Signals
Fix AI's understanding of your category.
Analyst Signal Building
Build citations AI training relies on.
Compliance Visibility
Make compliance a citation driver.
Multi-Platform Coverage
Security buyers use multiple AI tools.
Frequently AskedQuestions
CISOs ask specific, category-aware questions that require precise entity positioning.
See how entity optimization works at Entity Optimization.
- Queries like 'best EDR for mid-market' or 'SIEM comparison for healthcare' shape procurement shortlists
- AI recommends vendors with clear category associations and third-party validation
- Analyst mentions (Gartner, Forrester, G2) are weighted heavily in security AI answers
- We build the entity signals and citation network that gets you into those answers
AI models favor vendors with stronger entity signals and broader citation networks.
Explore our approach to competitive positioning at Competitors Ai Citations.
- CrowdStrike and Palo Alto have Wikipedia pages, analyst reports, and thousands of third-party mentions
- Newer vendors often have better products but weaker citation profiles
- The fix is building structured, AI-extractable content and third-party validation
- We've helped security startups appear alongside category leaders within 90 days
Timeline depends on your current citation profile and the platforms you're targeting.
Learn about timelines at What Is Geo.
- Real-time AI platforms (Perplexity, ChatGPT with browsing) show changes in 2-4 weeks
- Static model knowledge takes 3-6 months to fully update
- Entity optimization and analyst mentions compound over time
- Security startups typically see first citation improvements within 60 days
Traditional SEO and GEO optimize for fundamentally different outcomes.
See the difference explained at What Is Geo.
- SEO targets Google rankings through keywords, backlinks, and page speed
- GEO targets AI citations through entity associations, content structure, and third-party signals
- A page ranking #1 on Google might never appear in AI answers
- Security content specifically needs claim-formatted, technically accurate, AI-extractable structure
We work with both, and security startups often see faster results.
See our product launch approach at Product Launch Visibility.
- Startups build visibility from scratch with no legacy content to restructure
- Enterprises have more authority signals to leverage but need content reorganization
- Guardz, Reco, Lasso, Guardio, and Opsin are all Growtika clients
- Each engagement is tailored to the company's category and competitive position
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