Real-World Recognition
Recognition That Reflects Results
At Critical Start, we don’t just promise better security — we deliver it. Our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services have earned the trust of organizations across industries and sizes by providing unmatched threat detection, comprehensive signal coverage, and expert-driven response.
But you don’t have to take our word for it. Industry leaders and our clients consistently recognize our ability to transform security outcomes, reduce risk, and prevent breaches. Explore how our unique, human-driven approach to MDR makes a measurable impact on their security operations.
See What Sets Us Apart
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MSP 500
CRN Magazine
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Channel Chiefs
CRN Magazine
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Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas 2025
Built In
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Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas 2024
Built In
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Industry Leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR)
Cyber Defense Magazine
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Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
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Channel Chiefs
CRN Magazine
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Bronze Globee® Winner for Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Globee® Awards
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Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
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Next Gen Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Cyber Defense Magazine
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Partner Program Guide
CRN Magazine
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#23 Best Mid-Size Places to Work in Dallas 2023
Built In
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#68 Best Places to Work in Dallas 2023
Built In
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#11 on the Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas
The Dallas Morning News
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#5 on the Middle Market 50 List
Dallas Business Journal
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Overall Risk Management Solution Provider of 2022
Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards
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Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Inc. 5000
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Fast Growth 150 List
CRN Magazine
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Most Innovative, CEO of the Year
Cyber Defense Magazine
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Hot Company, MDR Service Provider
Cyber Defense Magazine
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Publisher's Choice, MDR
Cyber Defense Magazine
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Solution Provider 500
CRN Magazine
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Power 70 WOTC
CRN Magazine
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Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
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MSP 500
CRN Magazine
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Partner Program Guide
CRN Magazine
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MSP 500
CRN Magazine
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Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
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Solution Provider 500
CRN Magazine
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Emerging Vendor
CRN Magazine
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Security 100
CRN Magazine
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Tech Elite 150
CRN Magazine
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Tech Elite 250
CRN Magazine
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Channel Chief
CRN Magazine
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Top 500 Solution Partner
CRN Magazine
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Middle Market 50
Dallas Business Journal
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Best Places to Work 2020
Dallas Business Journal
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2020 Fast Tech Award
Tech Titans
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Dallas 100
SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
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Texas A&M, Aggie 100
McFerrin Center for
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Top 100 MSSP Providers
MSSP Alert
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Inc. 5000
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Take it from our clients
SCOTT FUNK
Head of Security Operations at MoneyGram
I would say that prior to the relationship with CRITICALSTART, my SOC analysts were experiencing what we all call alert fatigue. CRITICALSTART has really been able to reduce those alerts… I’ve been able to take our level three and four analysts and put them back to work at what they were hired to do.