Echelon Risk + Cyber, a leader in cybersecurity and risk management services, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the second consecutive year.
Echelon Risk + Cyber ranked No. 1228 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, alongside an elite group of privately held companies recognized for exceptional growth and continued business momentum.
Returning to the Inc. 5000 for a second consecutive year reflects Echelon Risk + Cyber’s continued growth and momentum as the firm expands its cybersecurity and risk management capabilities to meet the evolving needs of organizations across highly regulated industries.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by Inc. for the second year in a row,” said Dan Desko, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner of Echelon Risk + Cyber. “The first time you make the list, you’re celebrating growth. The second time, you’re demonstrating that high-growth is sustainable. This recognition is a reflection of our team, our clients, and the trust they place in us to help them turn cybersecurity and risk into a strategic advantage that supports long-term business growth.
Echelon Risk + Cyber’s continued growth has been driven by increasing demand for practical, outcome-focused cybersecurity and risk services, including vCISO-led Security-as-a-Service, Offensive Security, Defensive Security, Risk Advisory & GRC, AI Risk and Security and Managed Security Services.
“Cybersecurity has become a business imperative, and organizations need more than point solutions. They need experienced partners who can help them understand risk and turn security investments into meaningful outcomes,” Desko added. “We’re excited about where Echelon is headed and even more excited about what this next chapter holds.”
To learn more about Echelon Risk + Cyber and its cybersecurity and risk management services, visit echeloncyber.com.
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 Managed Security Services, vCISO Advisory, Offensive Security & Adversarial Simulation, Defensive Security & Hardening, and Risk Advisory & Compliance.
