Step 1
Decide if Computer and Network Security is the right industry to target
The Computer and Network Security industry
The Computer and Network Security industry focuses on safeguarding computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyberattacks. This sector plays a vital role in protecting sensitive information and ensuring the continuity of business operations in the digital age. It's important to distinguish this industry from related IT fields. For example, while businesses that develop IT system software contribute to security, they are not part of the Computer and Network Security industry unless they specialize in security features. Similarly, companies that provide general IT training would fall under IT Training and Support, not Computer and Network Security, unless they offer specialized cybersecurity training.
What businesses are included
Businesses included in this industry provide services like firewall management, intrusion detection and prevention, antivirus software, data encryption, vulnerability assessments, security audits, and incident response. This includes companies specializing in cybersecurity consulting, penetration testing, and managed security services.
When targeting the Computer and Network Security industry on LinkedIn, your search will automatically cover all related sub-industries. To maximize the relevance of your leads, you may want to exclude certain sub-industries that don’t align with your ideal customer profile.
Sub-industries included in Computer and Network Security:
Which businesses are not included
Businesses not included are those that provide general IT services without a specific focus on security. This includes IT consulting firms that offer a broad range of services but don't specialize in cybersecurity, data centers providing hosting services, or software developers creating general business applications.
Industry size on LinkedIn
Step 2
Pick job titles to target
Focus your LinkedIn search on these key decision-maker roles within the Computer and Network Security industry to find high-value leads. These roles are typically involved in B2B purchasing decisions and are most likely to respond to your outreach.
Influential roles in Computer and Network Security
Step 3
Run your Sales Navigator search
Setting your lead filters
Open LinkedIn Sales Navigator and select the ‘Leads’ tab. Use the filters on the left side to narrow down your search. Enter 'Computer and Network Security' in the ‘Industry’ filter, and add the job titles you want to target in the ‘Current job title’ field.
How many leads can I export?
You can export up to 2,500 leads per day from Sales Navigator. If your search results is higher than this limit, consider narrowing your filters or breaking your search results into multiple saved lead lists that can be exported over several days.
Do I have to use LinkedIn Sales Navigator?
Yes, to effectively target specific industries like Computer and Network Security, you'll need LinkedIn Sales Navigator. It provides the advanced filtering options you need to find the right leads and it has much higher export limits than the regular version of LinkedIn.
What does Sales Nav cost?
Sales Navigator offers a 30-day free trial, after which it costs around $90 per month.
Considering the quantity and quality of the targeted B2B leads you can export from Sales Nav, we think this is a bargain - certainly cheaper than almost any other way of generating leads.
Step 4
Export your leads
Install the Exportli Chrome Extension
To start exporting your leads, first install the Exportli Chrome extension.
Exportli works seamlessly with Sales Navigator and does two main things:
It allows you to export lead lists into a CSV
It uses 20+ email enrichment providers to find and verify business email addresses for your leads.
When you sign up, you’ll receive 50 free credits to get you started.
Run your lead export
With Exportli installed, you’re ready to run your export. The extension guides you through the process of exporting your selected leads into a CSV file.
Step 5
Import to your CRM or email tool
With your leads exported to a CSV file, you can now import them into your CRM or email outreach tools.
Most tools will let you import CSVs including:
Start exporting Computer and Network Security leads today
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