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Today we released SOC AI: a production-proven framework of ten specialized agents running the full investigation and response lifecycle. Detection, triage, response, threat hunting, continuous improvement. Every agent has a defined scope and a complete audit trail on every action it takes. We believe speed only matters if you can trust it. So we built SOC AI on a deterministic foundation with a human authorization checkpoint on sensitive actions. If AI is ever unavailable, the platform and the SOC keep running at full capacity. No degradation, no drift. That is why we can back SOC AI with contractual SLAs. Trust, speed, and accountability are not trade-offs. They are requirements.
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 The #CriticalCrew got together on a rainy Texas morning to pick up litter near our HQ office. Great way to start the day with the City of Plano!
We are thrilled to share some big news... Critical Start has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplaces USA award winner! 🏆 This national honor celebrates organizations that put people and culture at the center of everything they do. The voices of our #CriticalCrew truly define the strength of our workplace culture. Being named a Top Workplace USA reflects that Critical Start is among the organizations where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Thank you to every member of the Critical Start team — this achievement belongs to you. Your voice matters and your insights helped shape this recognition. Here’s to continuing to build a culture where people and performance thrive!
We're growing and looking for a driven Account Executive to join our team in the Pacific Northwest! If you're passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to sell solutions that actually make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Critical Start is thrilled to celebrate internal mobility and advancement within our team. Gerard Chukwu's journey with us started with an internship, and he has grown to become an essential memeber of our Cyber Threat Intelligence unit. Congratulations, Gerard, on all that you have achieved!
Our team members local to HQ recently came together for our company kickoff to align on goals, celebrate our progress, and set the tone for the year ahead. It was a great reminder that our success is driven by collaboration, shared vision, and the incredible people behind our mission. Moments like these reinforce our commitment to growth and supporting one another as we continue raising the bar.
Another strong moment for our channel team! Dwayne Myers, SVP of Channels & Alliances at Critical Start, has once again been named a 2026 CRN Channel Chief! This recognition reflects the consistency and impact Dwayne brings to our partner ecosystem and the broader channel community every day. Huge congrats, Dwayne!
We're thrilled to announce a major milestone for the Critical Start COE: Our first intern cohort from Pimpri Chinchwad Education Trust's Pimpri Chinchwad College Of Engineering! 🎓 This partnership marks an important step in our commitment to nurturing early-stage cybersecurity talent. Our interns will gain hands-on experience in security operations, threat detection, and real-world incident response—working alongside our expert team. We believe in investing in the next generation of security professionals and are excited to see the fresh perspectives and energy they bring to our mission. Welcome to the team! 🚀
Join us in celebrating five incredible years of Jenn Wells' dedication, hard work, and the positive energy she brings to our team every day! Jenn is a champion for employee engagement and culture. Her contributions have made a lasting impact, and we're so lucky to have her as part of the #CriticalCrew