Skyhawk Security’s Channel Director, Jennifer Duman, has been recognized on CRN’s 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders list for her transformative work in fostering diversity and equity in the IT channel. Her leadership in building inclusive partnerships and driving innovative cloud security solutions has earned her this prestigious honor.
Jennifer Duman named to CRN’s 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders list.
Leads Skyhawk Security’s global partner program with a focus on inclusion.
Prioritizes partnerships with women- and BIPOC-owned businesses.
Enhances cloud threat detection with Skyhawk’s AI-driven platform.
Mentors rising leaders and collaborates globally to promote diversity.
Recognition highlights her 20 years of cybersecurity expertise.
On July 7, 2025, Skyhawk Security announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, named Jennifer Duman to its 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders list. “The honorees on this year’s Inclusive Channel Leaders list set a powerful example,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. content, and executive editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “They advance meaningful change by amplifying a multitude of voices and fostering company cultures where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.” Duman’s recognition highlights her commitment to building equitable environments in the IT channel, leveraging her 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology.
“I’ve spent my career building and nurturing diverse teams and partnerships because the tech industry thrives when all voices are heard,” said Duman. “Inclusion isn't just a value; it’s a competitive advantage.” As Skyhawk’s Channel Director, Duman has prioritized partnerships with women- and BIPOC-owned businesses, fostering resilient alliances and creating new revenue opportunities. Her global partner program empowers Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and value-added resellers to deliver Skyhawk’s AI-driven Synthesis Security Platform, enhancing cloud security for clients worldwide.
Under Duman’s leadership, Skyhawk’s partner program leverages a real-time digital twin of each customer’s cloud environment for seamless integration and continuous threat detection. The platform’s context-driven alert reduction minimizes noise, helping customers focus on high-risk threats without disrupting production systems. This approach supports industries during critical periods, such as seasonal lockdowns, ensuring robust cloud threat detection and response (CDR) capabilities. Duman’s strategic vision aligns with Skyhawk’s mission to evolve cloud security posture management using AI-driven innovation.
Duman’s influence extends beyond Skyhawk through active mentorship and global collaboration. She co-hosts joint events, such as a recent RSAC showcase, and guides rising leaders in the cybersecurity industry. Her career, which began with coding for Fortune 10 clients as a teenager, is inspired by mid-level women leaders who championed diversity. By fostering inclusive partnerships and innovative security solutions, Duman drives better outcomes for partners, customers, and the broader IT channel community.
Jennifer Duman’s recognition as a 2025 CRN Inclusive Channel Leader underscores her pivotal role in advancing diversity and innovation in cybersecurity. Her leadership at Skyhawk Security strengthens the IT channel, delivering equitable opportunities and cutting-edge cloud protection for a global audience.
Skyhawk Security is the originator of Cloud Threat Detection and Response (CDR), leveraging a multi-layer AI-based approach to identify and stop cloud threats before they become breaches. Skyhawk revolutionizes CDR with its Continuous Proactive Protection, an AI-powered Autonomous Purple Team, enabling security teams to take a proactive approach to cloud security for the very first time. Led by a team of cyber security and cloud professionals who built the original CSPM category, Skyhawk’s platform evolves cloud security posture management far beyond scanning and static configuration analysis, continuously adapting and improving threat detection so that it is always aligned with the cloud architecture.
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