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Cynet CEO Jason Magee Named CRN Top 25 IT Innovator 2025


Cynet CEO Jason Magee Named CRN Top 25 IT Innovator 2025
  • by: Business Wire
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  • July 31, 2025

Cynet, provider of the All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named its CEO, Jason Magee, to the 2025 Top 100 Executives list, specifically among the Top 25 IT Innovators of the Year. This recognition highlights Magee’s transformative leadership in redefining Cynet’s channel-first strategy since assuming the CEO role in February 2025.

Quick Intel

  • Jason Magee named to CRN’s 2025 Top 25 IT Innovators list.

  • Recognized for channel-first strategy and leadership in cybersecurity.

  • Drove North America growth and introduced CyAI, reducing false positives by 90%.

  • Cynet’s platform achieves 100% Protection and Detection in MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations.

  • Focuses on intuitive, scalable solutions for MSPs and SMBs.

  • CRN praises Magee’s partner-centric innovation and industry impact.

Transformative Leadership at Cynet

Since taking the helm at Cynet in February 2025, Jason Magee has spearheaded a strategic realignment to position Cynet as a trusted cybersecurity partner for managed service providers (MSPs) and small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) globally. His leadership has driven Cynet’s fastest growth segment in North America, enhanced the partner experience, and introduced innovations like CyAI, a proprietary AI engine that cuts false positives by 90%. “I am honored to be spotlighted among the channel’s most innovative leaders,” said Magee. “The recognition reflects our entire team’s commitment to activating managed cybersecurity as a growth engine for Cynet channel partners around the world.”

Redefining Cybersecurity for the Channel

Magee’s vision has transformed Cynet into a channel-centric cybersecurity provider, emphasizing simplicity and scalability. Cynet’s All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform, backed by 24/7 SOC support, achieved 100% Protection and 100% Detection Visibility in MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations without configuration changes or false positives. This enables partners to deliver robust protection while maximizing margins. Magee’s unified go-to-market strategy has strengthened partnerships, positioning MSPs as trusted advisors and accelerating business growth.

CRN’s Recognition of Innovation

The CRN 2025 Top 100 Executives list honors leaders across four categories: Most Influential Executives, Channel Sales Leaders, Innovators, and Disrupters. Magee’s inclusion in the Top 25 IT Innovators of 2025 reflects his role in redefining the IT landscape through bold technologies and partner-focused strategies. “Every executive on this list demonstrates exceptional leadership and channel expertise,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN. “These industry trailblazers leverage their unique talents to unlock new opportunities in IT and empower partner success.”

Building on a Proven Track Record

Magee brings over 20 years of experience scaling businesses, previously serving as CEO of ConnectWise from 2019 to 2024, where he grew annual recurring revenue by 300% and profitability by over 500%. At Cynet, he is leveraging this expertise to expand the partner ecosystem and enhance the platform’s capabilities, ensuring it remains intuitive and effective against evolving threats.

 

About Cynet

Cynet’s All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform unifies a full suite of security capabilities on a single, simple solution, backed by 24/7 SOC support. Cynet is purpose-built to enhance protection for small-to-medium enterprises and to maximize margins for MSPs.

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 EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm.

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