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TekStream, a digital resilience company specializing in modernizing and securing technology environments, is strengthening its strategic leadership for its next phase of expansion. The company has announced the appointment of Mike Cote, the former Chairman and CEO of Secureworks, to its Board of Directors. Cote brings a wealth of experience in scaling cybersecurity and managed services organizations, including leading Secureworks through its acquisition by Dell and subsequent IPO. His expertise is expected to be instrumental in guiding TekStream as it scales its operations and expands its partner network.
TekStream appointed former Secureworks CEO Mike Cote to its Board of Directors.
Cote led Secureworks through its acquisition by Dell and its initial public offering.
He brings deep cybersecurity and managed services expertise to guide TekStream's growth.
Cote connected with TekStream through advisor ASH Investment Partners.
The move aims to help scale TekStream's capabilities and meet rising client demand.
TekStream is a Gartner-recognized provider of MDR and SOC services.
Cote's appointment provides TekStream with high-level strategic insight from a leader who has successfully navigated the growth of a major security firm. His background in taking a company from acquisition through to a public offering offers a valuable perspective for TekStream's own expansion plans. Rob Jansen, CEO of TekStream, emphasized the value of this experience, stating, “His extensive background in cybersecurity and managed services brings tremendous value as we continue to streamline our operations and expand our partner network.”
The connection between Cote and TekStream was facilitated through his role as an advisor to ASH Investment Partners (ASH IP), which made an investment in TekStream earlier this year. This appointment signals a strong, ongoing commitment from its investment partners to actively support the company's leadership. Cote's decision to join the board serves as a significant endorsement of TekStream's market position and future potential.
Cote's guidance will be leveraged to help TekStream deliver greater value to its diverse client base. The company serves both commercial and government clients with services like cloud migration, managed detection and response (MDR), and Security Operations Center (SOC) services. Its unique "Whole-of-State" cybersecurity approach is designed to address public sector vulnerabilities through a combination of workforce development and cost-deferment strategies.
The addition of Mike Cote to TekStream's board marks a strategic move to cement its leadership in the digital resilience space. By incorporating the seasoned guidance of an executive with a proven track record in building global security brands, TekStream is positioning itself to accelerate growth, enhance its service offerings, and strengthen its ability to meet the complex security and modernization needs of enterprises and government agencies alike.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, TekStream is a digital resilience company that helps organizations modernize, secure, and optimize their technology environments. Named a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services, TekStream delivers cloud migration, managed detection and response (MDR), Security Operations Center (SOC), and workforce consulting services for commercial and government clients. TekStream is known for its world-class satisfaction by its approximately 200 active customers. Focused on collaboration, shared intelligence and workforce development, TekStream’s unique Whole-of-State cybersecurity approach addresses public sector vulnerabilities. Built on TekStream’s Splunk-powered MDR services, the model combines workforce development with a cost-deferment strategy that empowers organizations to maintain long-term ownership of their programs. With hundreds of successful deployments, TekStream guarantees on-time and on-budget project delivery and proudly maintains a 98% customer retention rate.
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