WhiteDog Recognized as a CRN 2024 Stellar Startup

With CRN’s Stellar Startup Award, WhiteDog caps off a year of industry recognition for redefining cybersecurity for MSPs.

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December 4, 2024
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Santa Clara, CA, Dec. 4, 2024 – WhiteDog, a leader in cybersecurity innovation, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included WhiteDog on its 2024 Stellar Startups list in the Security category. This prestigious list highlights fast-rising technology vendors that are driving innovation and fostering growth in the IT channel with groundbreaking products.

Each technology vendor featured on the CRN 2024 Stellar Startups list is distinguished by their commitment to innovation and to delivering cutting-edge offerings that help solution providers distinguish themselves in today's fast-changing IT landscape. This annual list serves as an invaluable resource for solution providers making business-critical strategic decisions and exploring new technologies and services to add to their portfolios.

"Being recognized by CRN reinforces the impact WhiteDog is making for MSPs," said Shahin Pirooz, founder of WhiteDog. "We’ve reimagined cybersecurity with our curated, composable enterprise security platform delivered as Security-as-a-Service. As tools change, we handle the heavy lifting—vetting, testing, and integrating—so MSPs don’t have to. By combining a unified stack with continuous incident response, our partners gain peace of mind, knowing human security experts are actively threat hunting and responding to threats 24x7x365."

"WhiteDog delivers a security model designed with MSPs in mind," said Jeremy Kusher, CEO of BACS Consulting Group. "Their unified platform streamlines our daily operations, removes the complexity of managing multiple security tools, and frees up valuable time to focus on what matters most—serving our clients and growing our business."

Founded in 2018, WhiteDog has quickly established itself as a trusted cybersecurity partner for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their clients. By offering a comprehensive Security-as-a-Service platform, WhiteDog integrates a unified, composable stack of best-in-class security tools. The platform features continuous incident response and 24x7x365 proactive threat hunting by human experts. Its fractional approach ensures a seamless transition, helping MSPs maximize their existing security investments while elevating their protection.

"We're thrilled to congratulate the innovative companies named to this year's Stellar Startups list," said Jennifer Follett, Vice President of U.S. Content and Executive Editor of CRN at The Channel Company. "This achievement reflects each organizations' dedication to solving IT channel challenges, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with leading-edge technologies, and contributing to the success of their partners. We look forward to seeing how they continue to transform the industry going forward."

Companies recognized as Stellar Startups must be six years old or younger. They are selected across categories that include artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), big data, business applications, cloud, data center, Internet of Things (IoT), networking/unified communications, security and storage. The CRN 2024 Stellar Startups list will be featured in the December 2024 issue of CRN Magazine and online at CRN.com/StellarStartups.

About WhiteDog

WhiteDog is a leading provider of Security-as-a-Service solutions designed to protect and empower Managed Service Providers and businesses of all sizes. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, WhiteDog delivers a comprehensive security platform that integrates seamlessly with existing systems to streamline operations and enhance security postures. The company's mission is to revolutionize the way organizations defend against cyber threats, providing a safer digital environment for all. For more information, visit www.whitedogcyber.com.

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kirstin@whitedogcyber.com

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