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Fortuna Cysec Named a CRN’s 2026 Best of the Channel Awards Finalist for Best Security Solution Provider of the Year

ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2026 -- Fortuna Cysec, a global cybersecurity company offering integrated AI-native security operations managed detection and response, continuous threat exposure management and compliance services, has been recognized as a finalist by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, for its second annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards in category of the “Best Security Solution Provider of the Year.

As a finalist, Fortuna Cysec is being spotlighted for its dedication to channel innovation and excellence through helping organizations across multiple regulated and risk-sensitive sectors with their managed security, risk mitigation, compliance advisory, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations services.

As a global security-first solution provider, Fortuna Cysec allows organizations overwhelmed by disconnected products, alert fatigue, compliance obligations, and limited internal security resources to move beyond fragmented security tools towards measurable security outcomes. Its integrated AI-native Security Operations Platform Fortunox, offers a unified, managed approach to cybersecurity by combining visibility, detection, response, remediation, compliance reporting, and executive-level risk insight into asingle operating model. This includes 24X7 managed detection and response, Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and compliance services, supporting both technical execution and risk guidance needs.

The CRN Best of the Channel Awards honors individual leaders, teams, and companies setting an example with theirvisionary strategies and outstanding contributions to channel success.

“The finalists of the CRN Best of the Channel Awards represent the very best of the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor of CRN, The Channel Company. "Through innovation, exceptional leadership, and an unwavering commitmentto partners and customers, these individuals, teams, and companies are helping shape the future of the channel. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and the lasting impact they continue to make across the industry."

“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist among such an impressive group of innovators,” said Navin Balakrishnaraja, CEO and co-founder of Fortuna Cysec. “This recognition highlights the strength of our platform and our team’s commitment to helping clients reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and mature their security and compliance programs.”

Winners will be announced at the Best of the Channel Awards Gala in Atlanta on Oct. 13, immediately following The Channel Company’s XChange Best of Breed Conference. To see the full list of CRN Best of the Channel Award finalists, visit crn.com/best-of-the-channel-awards.

About Fortuna Cysec
Fortuna Cysec is a global cybersecurity company offering Fortunox - an integrated AI-native Security Operations Platform that centralizes AI-powered threat detection, automated response, compliance management and true 24x7 managed detection and response. By combining advanced analytics, automated actions and expert-led response in one integrated system, Fortuna Cysec gives organizations a faster, smarter and more resilient way to defend their environments. For more information, visit www.fortunacysec.com.

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 Eagle Tree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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©2026 The Channel Company, Inc. The Channel Company logo is a registeredtrademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names arethe properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

The Channel Company Contact:
Lindsay Sawyer, The Channel Company lsawyer@thechannelcompany.com

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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2026 -- Fortuna Cysec, a global cybersecurity company offering integrated AI-native security operations managed detection and response, continuous threat exposure management and compliance services, has been recognized as a finalist by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, for its second annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards in category of the “Best Security Solution Provider of the Year.

As a finalist, Fortuna Cysec is being spotlighted for its dedication to channel innovation and excellence through helping organizations across multiple regulated and risk-sensitive sectors with their managed security, risk mitigation, compliance advisory, incident response, vulnerability management, and security operations services.

As a global security-first solution provider, Fortuna Cysec allows organizations overwhelmed by disconnected products, alert fatigue, compliance obligations, and limited internal security resources to move beyond fragmented security tools towards measurable security outcomes. Its integrated AI-native Security Operations Platform Fortunox, offers a unified, managed approach to cybersecurity by combining visibility, detection, response, remediation, compliance reporting, and executive-level risk insight into asingle operating model. This includes 24X7 managed detection and response, Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and compliance services, supporting both technical execution and risk guidance needs.

The CRN Best of the Channel Awards honors individual leaders, teams, and companies setting an example with theirvisionary strategies and outstanding contributions to channel success.

“The finalists of the CRN Best of the Channel Awards represent the very best of the IT channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor of CRN, The Channel Company. "Through innovation, exceptional leadership, and an unwavering commitmentto partners and customers, these individuals, teams, and companies are helping shape the future of the channel. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and the lasting impact they continue to make across the industry."

“We are honored to be recognized as a finalist among such an impressive group of innovators,” said Navin Balakrishnaraja, CEO and co-founder of Fortuna Cysec. “This recognition highlights the strength of our platform and our team’s commitment to helping clients reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and mature their security and compliance programs.”

Winners will be announced at the Best of the Channel Awards Gala in Atlanta on Oct. 13, immediately following The Channel Company’s XChange Best of Breed Conference. To see the full list of CRN Best of the Channel Award finalists, visit crn.com/best-of-the-channel-awards.

About Fortuna Cysec
Fortuna Cysec is a global cybersecurity company offering Fortunox - an integrated AI-native Security Operations Platform that centralizes AI-powered threat detection, automated response, compliance management and true 24x7 managed detection and response. By combining advanced analytics, automated actions and expert-led response in one integrated system, Fortuna Cysec gives organizations a faster, smarter and more resilient way to defend their environments. For more information, visit www.fortunacysec.com.

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 Eagle Tree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

FollowThe Channel Company: LinkedIn, X

©2026 The Channel Company, Inc. The Channel Company logo is a registeredtrademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names arethe properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

The Channel Company Contact:
Lindsay Sawyer, The Channel Company lsawyer@thechannelcompany.com

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