Skyhawk Security, the originator of cloud threat detection and response (CDR), announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Channel Director Jennifer Duman to its prestigious list of 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders. The annual list honors vendor, distributor and solution provider executives who are breaking down barriers to build more equitable, diverse and inclusive environments across the IT channel.
“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. We’re inspired by their impact and appreciate their efforts to lead the way in advancing inclusion and building a stronger IT channel.”
Duman leverages over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and enterprise technology in her role at Skyhawk, where she leads the company’s global partner program. Her work focuses not just on expanding channel reach but on ensuring that diversity, representation and equity are foundational to that growth. Under her leadership, Skyhawk has prioritized partnerships with women- and BIPOC-owned businesses, resulting in new revenue opportunities and stronger, more resilient alliances.
“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. When we elevate diverse perspectives, we drive better outcomes for our partners, our customers and the entire channel community.”
Duman’s influence also extends beyond Skyhawk’s walls. She actively collaborates with partners across the globe, co-hosts joint events, including a recent RSAC showcase and mentors rising leaders in the industry. Much of her approach is rooted in personal experience, beginning her career in fast-paced tech environments, coding for Fortune 10 clients as a teenager and drawing inspiration from mid-level women leaders who paved the way before her.
At Skyhawk, Duman has spearheaded a partner program that enables MSSPs and other channel players to deliver differentiated, high-impact security services. By leveraging a real-time digital twin of each customer’s cloud environment, Skyhawk seamlessly deploys into the existing security stack, offering continuous threat detection with zero disruption to production systems, even during high-stakes periods like seasonal lockdowns. Its context-driven alert reduction filters out noise and highlights the threats that pose the greatest risk, helping customers focus on protecting their most valuable assets.
The 2025 Inclusive Channel Leaders list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage starting on July 7 at www.CRN.com/Inclusive-Leaders.
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