CRN Tech Elite 250 for 2026
CRN MSP 500 for 2026
Overview
Recognized on CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 list in the Security 100 category, Alykas stands out as a premier provider of intelligent IT and cybersecurity solutions. This recognition highlights North American solution providers with innovative managed services approaches that help customers maximize their technology investments and strengthen their security posture.
About The Recognition
The CRN MSP 500 recognizes solution providers with forward-thinking managed services strategies that deliver operational value, improve efficiency, and support stronger security outcomes for customers. It reflects organizations that continue to evolve their service capabilities in response to increasingly complex technology and threat environments.
Why Alykas Was Selected
Alykas earned recognition in the Security 100 category for its forward-thinking security portfolio, commitment to customer excellence, and specialized expertise in managed security services. Its integrated threat detection and incident response model, combining SOC, NOC, offensive security analysts, and deep-bench infrastructure engineers, represents a differentiated approach to helping clients strengthen resilience and accelerate recovery.
Industry Standards
The Security 100 category highlights MSPs that demonstrate exceptional specialized expertise in cloud-based security and managed security services. It reflects organizations that bring a high level of technical capability, service maturity, and security-focused innovation to customers operating in increasingly complex environments.
Specialized Offerings
Alykas differentiates its MSSP offering through an integrated SOC and NOC approach, supported by specialized services such as Alykas XDR-as-a-Service and the AlykasAssist POD model. These offerings assign a dedicated team of elite engineers, including Double CCIEs and CISSPs, to act as an extension of the client’s team, providing guided remediation, rapid recovery, and a path back to business normalcy that goes beyond traditional MSSP models.
Leadership Perspective
“Earning a spot on the Security 100 in our first year is a direct result of our ‘Trust in Action’ philosophy.
Our name is our mission—we use AI-driven intelligence and automation to unearth threats in the digital haystack. Our unique advantage is our unified threat detection and incident response model, where our SOC and NOC act as one cohesive unit.
This isn’t just about containment; it’s about rapid recovery. By integrating offensive security analysts with infrastructure engineers, we dramatically accelerate the path back to business normalcy for our clients.”
Faisal Bhutto
CEO, Alykas
CRN Perspective
“Managed services provide a foundation for customer success by improving efficiency and providing much-needed expertise in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
We are pleased to recognize Alykas for their forward-thinking security portfolio and commitment to customer excellence.”
Jennifer Follett
VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN
The Channel Company
The 2026 MSP 500 list was published by CRN on February 11, 2026.
About Alykas
Alykas is a U.S.-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider delivering enterprise-grade security, infrastructure modernization, and managed services to organizations across regulated and high-risk industries.
We specialize in cybersecurity strategy, cloud security, compliance readiness, threat detection and response, and secure digital transformation. Our approach combines technical precision with business alignment — ensuring our clients achieve resilient, scalable, and future-ready technology environments.
At Alykas, we prioritize proactive protection, operational continuity, and long-term partnership — empowering organizations to operate securely in an evolving threat landscape.
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
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The Channel Company
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