HOUSTON, TX – 19/10/2025 – (SeaPRwire) – As enterprises confront increasingly complex cyber threats across hybrid infrastructures, Alykas has emerged as a benchmark for modern security excellence. The company today announced a significant industry milestone—earning three advanced Cisco cybersecurity specializations: Secure Networking Solution Specialization, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Solution Specialization, and Extended Detection & Response (XDR) Solution Specialization.
This achievement not only validates Alykas’ technological depth but also its strategic foresight in uniting the building blocks of modern cybersecurity into a unified, adaptive defense architecture. By achieving this “security trifecta,” Alykas demonstrates mastery of network resilience, secure cloud access, and proactive detection and response—three pillars essential to safeguarding the digital enterprise from the network core to the cloud edge.
Joining Cisco’s Global Vanguard of Managed XDR Innovators
Alykas’ distinction is amplified by its exclusive invitation into Cisco’s next-generation Managed XDR (mXDR) program, a highly selective initiative that recognizes only a handful of partners worldwide. Cisco’s invitation-only selection underscores Alykas’ expertise across managed services (MSP) and managed security (MSSP) domains, where the company has demonstrated exceptional performance in integrating infrastructure management with cybersecurity operations.
Being part of Cisco’s mXDR ecosystem allows Alykas to leverage real-time intelligence, cross-domain telemetry, and automation capabilities across the entire IT stack—from routers and switches to cloud workloads and endpoints. This means clients gain not just alerts but contextualized, orchestrated responses that accelerate recovery and minimize risk exposure.
In Cisco’s own words, Alykas’ commitment represents a model for how next-generation partners should approach cybersecurity in an era of converged IT and OT ecosystems. By aligning managed network operations with intelligent threat response, Alykas helps clients move from detection to resolution—a critical shift for organizations struggling with fragmented security architectures.
Integrating SOC and NOC: The Future of Cyber Resilience
At the core of Alykas’ strategy is a bold rethinking of how cybersecurity should be managed: a unified approach that merges the Security Operations Center (SOC) with the Network Operations Center (NOC). According to Faisal Bhutto, CEO of Alykas, the traditional model—where security and network operations are siloed—no longer serves the speed and complexity of modern threats.
“The future of SOC-as-a-Service lies in deep integration with the network,” said Bhutto. “Our managed XDR offering is unique because our DNA is rooted in infrastructure. We don’t just detect threats; we understand them in context—where they originated, what systems they touch, and how to neutralize them without disruption. It’s about orchestrating a complete, end-to-end response rather than passing alerts from one provider to another.”
This convergence reduces operational friction and enhances visibility across environments, allowing Alykas’ teams to provide proactive, predictive defense mechanisms. As hybrid work models, IoT devices, and edge computing expand the attack surface, such integration becomes a necessity, not a luxury.
The Technical Edge: Unified Intelligence Across Every Layer
Each of Alykas’ new Cisco specializations plays a distinct but complementary role in building a comprehensive cybersecurity framework:
- Secure Networking Solution Specialization: Focused on establishing a fortified network backbone, this specialization ensures that connectivity remains secure, resilient, and compliant with zero-trust principles.
- SASE Solution Specialization: Blending networking and security into a single cloud-native service, SASE extends secure access to distributed users, safeguarding remote workforces and hybrid infrastructures.
- XDR Solution Specialization: The pinnacle of intelligent defense, XDR integrates threat signals across email, endpoints, cloud, and applications—turning fragmented data into actionable insights for automated response.
Together, these elements form a synergistic ecosystem where high-fidelity telemetry from secure networks and SASE frameworks feeds an advanced XDR platform. This closed-loop intelligence enables Alykas to deliver faster detection, sharper analytics, and more efficient remediation—significantly reducing dwell time and potential business disruption.
Strengthening Partnerships and Delivering Business Value
Beyond technical mastery, the achievement brings tangible benefits to Alykas’ clients. With the evolution of the Cisco 360 Partner Program, the company is positioned to offer next-generation managed services that combine infrastructure reliability with security agility.
Brian Feeney, Cisco’s Vice President of Global Security Partner Sales, praised Alykas’ accomplishment:
“Alykas’ triple specialization and early participation in the Managed XDR initiative reflect a level of dedication and expertise that truly benefits our customers. Their integrated approach embodies the kind of innovation needed to build a resilient and secure digital future.”
For customers, this means simplified vendor management, optimized resource allocation, and measurable improvements in uptime, compliance, and response speed. In industries ranging from finance to healthcare to manufacturing, Alykas’ clients are now better equipped to adapt to evolving threats without sacrificing operational continuity.
Alykas: Engineering Trust in the Digital Era
As cyber threats grow more coordinated, Alykas’ philosophy remains clear: security should be seamless, intelligent, and adaptive. The company’s comprehensive service model blends IT management, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure into a single operational fabric designed for resilience and scalability.
With 24/7 managed defense, proven cloud expertise, and a deep partnership with Cisco, Alykas continues to empower organizations to achieve their business goals securely—turning technology complexity into strategic advantage.