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
MSP 500
CRN Magazine
Channel Chiefs
CRN Magazine
Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas 2025
Built In
Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas 2024
Built In
Industry Leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR)
Cyber Defense Magazine
Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
Channel Chiefs
CRN Magazine
Bronze Globee® Winner for Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Globee® Awards
Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
Next Gen Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Cyber Defense Magazine
Partner Program Guide
CRN Magazine
#23 Best Mid-Size Places to Work in Dallas 2023
Built In
#68 Best Places to Work in Dallas 2023
Built In
#11 on the Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas
The Dallas Morning News
#5 on the Middle Market 50 List
Dallas Business Journal
Overall Risk Management Solution Provider of 2022
Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards
Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America
Inc. 5000
Fast Growth 150 List
CRN Magazine
Most Innovative, CEO of the Year
Cyber Defense Magazine
Hot Company, MDR Service Provider
Cyber Defense Magazine
Publisher’s Choice, MDR
Cyber Defense Magazine
Solution Provider 500
CRN Magazine
Power 70 WOTC
CRN Magazine
Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
MSP 500
CRN Magazine
Partner Program Guide
CRN Magazine
MSP 500
CRN Magazine
Women of the Channel
CRN Magazine
Solution Provider 500
CRN Magazine
Emerging Vendor
CRN Magazine
Security 100
CRN Magazine
Tech Elite 150
CRN Magazine
Tech Elite 250
CRN Magazine
Channel Chief
CRN Magazine
Top 500 Solution Partner
CRN Magazine
Middle Market 50
Dallas Business Journal
Best Places to Work 2020
Dallas Business Journal
2020 Fast Tech Award
Tech Titans
Dallas 100
SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship
Texas A&M, Aggie 100
McFerrin Center for
Entrepreneurship
Top 100 MSSP Providers
MSSP Alert
Inc. 5000
America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
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