Cybersecurity firm earns elite recognition on CRN’s 2026 MSP 500 list as it integrates AI automation and agentic AI across operations to protect and scale businesses worldwide
Blue Light IT, LLC, a cybersecurity and managed IT services firm headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the company to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security MSP 100 category for 2026. This marks the third consecutive year Blue Light IT has earned this distinction, placing the company among an elite group of managed security providers trusted to protect businesses from escalating cyber threats.
Also Read: CIO Influence Interview With Jake Mosey, Chief Product Officer at Recast
“The companies that get agentic AI right will see real improvements to their bottom line. The ones that rush in without understanding the security implications are creating vulnerabilities they don’t even know about yet.” — Amir Sachs, CEO
CRN’s annual MSP 500 list recognizes the top managed service providers in North America across three categories: the Pioneer 250, the Elite 150, and the Security MSP 100. The Security MSP 100 spotlights providers with specialized expertise in managed and cloud-based security services — making selection three years running a mark of sustained performance, technical depth, and client trust in one of the most competitive segments of the IT industry.
“Three consecutive years on the Security MSP 100 doesn’t happen by accident,” said Amir Sachs, CEO of Blue Light IT. “It happens because we treat every client’s security like it’s our own. Whether it’s a law firm in South Florida, a car dealership in the Midwest, or a financial services company in Zurich, they all get the same level of dedication, enterprise-grade protection, constant monitoring, and a team that’s in the trenches with them every day.”
AI Automation and the Rise of Agentic AI
Over the past year, Blue Light IT integrated AI automation across its operations, scaling its client base significantly without a corresponding expansion in staff. That same expertise now extends to the businesses the company protects.
Blue Light IT believes agentic AI, AI systems capable of taking independent action to solve problems, not just answering questions, will be the defining technology story of 2026. Clients are already leveraging the company’s deep automation knowledge to implement agentic AI solutions in a controlled and secure manner, deploying these intelligent, autonomous systems to streamline operations and improve margins without increasing their risk exposure.
“Any business can implement agentic AI. The question is whether they do it securely,” said Sachs. “The companies that get this right will see real improvements to their bottom line. The ones that rush in without understanding the security implications are creating vulnerabilities they don’t even know about yet. That’s where we come in. We help our clients move fast and stay protected at the same time.”
Global Reach, Local Dedication
Blue Light IT provides fully managed and co-managed cybersecurity for businesses that need enterprise-level protection without building internal security teams, bringing proven security tools, vendor relationships, and hands-on expertise — including AI-powered threat detection and response.
With a 20-year history of service, Blue Light IT has evolved into a global security partner, protecting clients across North America, Europe, Africa, and Oceania — including organizations in Canada, Switzerland, South Africa, and Australia. While maintaining deep roots in the South Florida tech community, the firm delivers the same enterprise-grade security internationally as it does locally. Some of these global relationships have remained in place for nearly twenty years, reflecting a sustained commitment to protecting businesses regardless of where they operate.
Trusted in the Community, Proven in the Industry
Blue Light IT is a proud member of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau — a commitment to integrity and client-first service that extends from its local community to its global cybersecurity operations.
The Challenge Ahead
Sachs identified the education gap around AI security as one of 2026’s most pressing challenges. Businesses are deploying AI tools without fully understanding the new threat vectors they introduce, even as AI-powered cyberattacks grow more sophisticated.
“Our job is to help clients move forward with AI, not to slow them down,” said Sachs. “But moving forward without security is just moving toward a breach. We bridge that gap. We make sure our clients get the competitive advantage of AI without inheriting the risk.”
Catch more CIO Insights: Why CIOs are becoming chief risk orchestrators?
[To share your insights with us, please write to psen@itechseries.com ]
