Jason Magee has been appointed as the new CEO of Cynet, an all-in-one cybersecurity platform. Magee, who brings more than two decades of experience in scaling businesses, will succeed Cynet founder Eyal Gruner. Gruner will transition to the role of strategic advisor and join the company’s board of directors.
“We have a solid foundation, so it’s about continuing to do what’s been working while expanding,” Magee told CRN. “That means scaling our go-to-market efforts both in marketing and sales. We’ll be investing in our partner programs and strengthening our relationships with resellers and MSPs.”
Under Gruner’s leadership, Cynet evolved from a startup into a recognized leader in cybersecurity, doubling its annual recurring revenue in 2024.
Magee’s appointment marks a new chapter in Cynet’s growth. Magee assumes the CEO position with a wealth of experience in driving strategic growth and developing robust partner ecosystems. He led his previous company through a period of exponential growth, expanding its cybersecurity offerings, growing ARR by 300 percent, and increasing profitability by more than 500 percent.
Cynet currently has about 220 employees and hundreds of partners worldwide. Magee plans to expand the team to grow its partner base in the United States.
Magee joins Cynet as new CEO
We’re making investments in leadership roles here, particularly in sales, marketing and go-to-market strategies,” he said. Magee and Gruner will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity for Cynet’s partners and customers. Magee cited several key factors that attracted him to Cynet, including its robust all-in-one cybersecurity platform and strong foundation in both cybersecurity and AI automation.
“The short answer [for our growth strategy] is scale and accelerate. We have a solid foundation, so it’s about continuing to do what’s been working while expanding,” Magee said. “We’ll also focus on ensuring that customers see more value in what we offer.”
Magee emphasized the importance of balancing continuity with innovation during this leadership transition.
“Eyal will still be actively involved as a board member, so there will be continuity in the strategic vision,” he said. When asked about the biggest cybersecurity challenge facing organizations today, Magee pointed to the complexity and integration issues of multiple cybersecurity tools. “This is where Cynet’s all-in-one platform really stands out.
We’re investing in making sure our platform is easy to use, integrated, and effective at protecting businesses from a wide range of threats.”
Magee outlined his immediate priorities as CEO, which include assessing the organization’s current state, ensuring the right people, processes, and technology are in place to scale, and evolving the all-in-one platform to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. In conclusion, Magee aims to maintain Cynet’s leadership in the cybersecurity space, grow the customer base, and increase the company’s market impact. One of the key steps will be strengthening the U.S. market, particularly through MSPs, by building out the U.S.-based team and making significant investments in leadership roles in sales, marketing, and go-to-market strategies.
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