Feb 03, 2025

SafeBreach Channel Director Recognized on Prestigious 2025 CRN® Channel Chiefs List

The annual list recognizes top leaders in the IT channel ecosystem who are driving innovative channel strategies that transform their organizations’ partner programs

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—February 3, 2025 SafeBreach, the leader in enterprise security validation, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named SafeBreach Channel Director Joe Wilkinson to the prestigious 2025 CRN Channel Chiefs list. Released annually by CRN, the Channel Chiefs list showcases the top leaders throughout the IT channel ecosystem who are working tirelessly to ensure mutual success with their partners and customers.

Joe Wilkinson brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance and is currently driving global channel growth at SafeBreach. He has transformed the company’s channel program by introducing tier-based benefits, certification requirements, consistent discounts, and a comprehensive partner portal. Wilkinson is also preparing to launch a new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program in Q1 of 2025, demonstrating his well-rounded approach to channel strategy.

“Our channel philosophy is fundamentally about mutual investment and trust,” said Wilkinson. “We believe that successful partnerships are built on transparency, shared benefits, and our ability to provide partners with the right resources to excel in the market. Every sales process is a collaborative investment, and we’re committed to providing partners with the right resources to drive their success.”

“This year’s honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership that supports solution provider success and fosters growth across the channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “Each of these exceptional leaders has made a lasting channel impact by championing partnerships and designing creative strategies that get results. They’ve set a high bar in the channel, and we’re thrilled to recognize their standout achievements.”

CRN’s 2025 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2025 print issue of CRN® Magazine and online beginning February 3rd at www.CRN.com/ChannelChiefs.

About SafeBreach

Combining the mindset of a CISO and the toolset of a hacker, SafeBreach is the pioneer in breach and attack simulation (BAS) and is the most widely used continuous security validation platform. SafeBreach continuously executes attacks, correlates results to help visualize security gaps, and leverages contextual insights to highlight remediation efforts. With its Hacker’s Playbook™, the industry’s most extensive collection of attack data enabled by state-of-the-art threat intelligence research, SafeBreach empowers organizations to get proactive about security with a simple approach that replaces hope with data. For more information, please visit https://www.safebreach.com/  

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. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.  

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