Pittsburgh, PA - October 20, 2026 - Inc. has named Echelon Risk + Cyber to its 2026 Power Partners list, marking the third consecutive year the award-winning cybersecurity professional services firm has earned a place among the B2B companies recognized for their impact on the businesses they serve. Echelon Risk + Cyber stood out among hundreds of applicants for the 2026 list.
Each year, Inc. recognizes B2B companies for the quality of their products and services, as well as the strength of their partnerships. Because the recognition draws on the experience of the clients who work with these companies, a repeat selection carries particular weight for a firm whose work depends on long-term trust.
“Making the Inc. Power Partners list once is an honor. Making it three years in a row tells us the experience our clients describe holds up over time, and that means just as much to us as the recognition itself,” said Dan Desko, Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Echelon Risk + Cyber. “This consistent feedback reflects our commitment as a client-centric firm that delivers WOW client experiences and high-value outcomes by acting as true business partners with our clients. We take that seriously and we intend to keep earning it.”
The selection arrives during a period of continued growth for the firm. In September 2026, Echelon Risk + Cyber launched Echelon MDR Powered by CrowdStrike, a fully managed detection and response service pairing the CrowdStrike Falcon platform with 24/7 security operations. Later that same month, the firm introduced AI Secure, a comprehensive managed AI security program that includes Echelon Risk + Cyber’s first-ever badge program. Both additions reflect the same approach clients have come to expect, with every engagement right-sized to the organization’s own risk profile and compliance requirements.
About Echelon Risk + Cyber
Echelon Risk + Cyber is a cybersecurity professional services firm built on the belief that privacy and security are basic human rights. Echelon's comprehensive suite of services is customized and right-sized for each client, helping to solve even the most complex cybersecurity issues. Services include vCISO-led Security-as-a-Service, Offensive Security, Defensive Security, Risk Advisory & GRC, AI Risk and Security, and Managed Security Services.
About Inc.
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