Cynomi Taps Channel Growth Veteran Shane Deegan as CRO

BOSTON, MA & TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – January 07, 2026 – Cynomi, a provider of cybersecurity management platforms for service providers, today announced a significant strategic move, appointing veteran channel leader Shane Deegan as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The appointment signals an aggressive push to dominate the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market by positioning cybersecurity not just as a defensive necessity, but as a scalable engine for business growth.

Deegan joins Cynomi from ThreatLocker, where as CRO he was credited with spearheading a period of hypergrowth, reportedly scaling revenue more than tenfold in just over five years. His arrival at Cynomi is a clear indicator of the company's intent to replicate that success and solidify its position as a "Security Growth Platform" for its partners.

A Proven Leader for an Ambitious Channel Strategy

Shane Deegan is a well-known figure in the cybersecurity channel, recognized for his ability to build high-performance sales teams and create what are known as "repeatable revenue engines." His tenure at ThreatLocker saw the company achieve deep adoption across both MSP and enterprise markets, a feat Cynomi is keen to emulate. This move brings a leader with a proven playbook for channel-centric hypergrowth into the executive suite.

"Shane has already helped lead one of the channel’s most impressive growth stories, and that experience is exactly what Cynomi needs at this stage," said David Primor, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Cynomi. "His leadership will be instrumental in accelerating revenue, strengthening our partner ecosystem, and helping service providers turn cybersecurity into measurable business growth. Shane’s ability to align strategy, execution, and partner success makes him the ideal fit for Cynomi’s next chapter."

The hire is more than just a personnel change; it's a statement of intent. In a competitive market where vendors vie for the loyalty of MSPs, bringing in a leader with deep-rooted channel credibility and a track record of partner success is a powerful strategic asset. Deegan's ability to align sales strategy with partner enablement is seen as the ideal fit for Cynomi's next phase of expansion.

Solving the MSP Cybersecurity Profitability Puzzle

The appointment comes at a critical time for MSPs and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). While the demand for managed security is surging—with the global market projected to exceed $67 billion by 2025—service providers face immense pressure. They are caught between an evolving, sophisticated threat landscape and significant business challenges, including a severe cybersecurity talent shortage, rising tool costs, and intense margin compression.

Many MSPs struggle with "tool sprawl," managing a complex and often disconnected array of security products, which increases operational overhead and erodes profitability. A primary challenge is translating complex security controls and activities into clear business value that clients can understand and are willing to pay for. This often leaves MSPs unable to effectively monetize their security expertise.

Cynomi aims to solve this profitability puzzle. The platform is purpose-built to help MSPs move beyond being simple security vendors and become strategic security partners. It automates complex processes, standardizes service delivery, and provides clear, customer-friendly visualizations to demonstrate value and prove impact.

"I’ve been part of a hypergrowth journey, and I’m ready to build the next one — returning to my roots by helping service providers scale and win,” said Shane Deegan in the announcement. “MSPs are under enormous pressure to deliver measurable security outcomes, prove value, and grow profitably. Cynomi helps translate controls into business context, uncover expansion opportunities, and give partners simple, visual ways to prove impact. We are the guide MSPs need to grow cybersecurity services with confidence."

By framing cybersecurity as a growth driver, Cynomi and its new CRO are directly addressing the core business pain points of their target market. "We’re not just helping MSPs secure their customers — we’re helping them grow,” Deegan added. “Cynomi turns security into a growth engine. We handle the complexity, you take the credit.”

The 'Agentic vCISO' as a Force Multiplier

At the heart of Cynomi's strategy is its technology, which it dubs an "agentic vCISO" platform. This concept embeds the decision-making logic and expertise of a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) directly into the platform's workflows. By leveraging proprietary AI, the platform automates many of the time-consuming tasks associated with providing virtual CISO (vCISO) services.

This automation includes conducting risk and compliance assessments, performing gap analysis against frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001, generating security policies, and creating strategic remediation plans with prioritized, actionable tasks. For MSPs struggling with the cybersecurity skills gap, this technology acts as a force multiplier. It empowers more junior technicians to deliver expert-level analysis and guidance, allowing the MSP to scale its security offerings without a proportional increase in high-cost senior security personnel.

This approach directly combats the operational inefficiencies that plague many service providers. Instead of spending hours on manual assessments and report building, MSPs can use the platform to quickly generate comprehensive security posture reviews and strategic roadmaps. This frees up their teams to focus on higher-value consulting and remediation work, strengthening client relationships and driving new recurring revenue streams. The platform's ability to identify specific upsell and cross-sell opportunities based on a client's security gaps further reinforces its role as a "Security Growth Platform."

Strategic Positioning in a Transforming Market

Cynomi's strategic hire and technology focus place it at the confluence of several major industry trends. The MSP business model is rapidly evolving toward a "security-first" approach, where robust cybersecurity is no longer an optional add-on but a foundational component of any managed service offering. Simultaneously, increasing regulatory pressures and cyber insurance requirements are forcing businesses of all sizes to formalize their security programs, creating a massive demand for compliance and vCISO services.

By providing a platform that streamlines the delivery of these high-demand services, Cynomi is positioning itself as an essential partner for MSPs looking to capitalize on this market shift. The company’s 100% channel-only model, managed through its ELEVATE partner program, is designed to build trust and ensure partners can operate without fear of vendor competition.

The appointment of Deegan, a channel champion, is expected to accelerate the growth of this partner ecosystem. The company is wasting no time putting its new CRO front and center, announcing that Deegan and the executive team will be meeting with partners and prospects at the upcoming Right of Boom conference in Las Vegas from February 3–6, 2026. This immediate engagement underscores a commitment to listening to and building for the channel, a message that is likely to resonate strongly within the MSP community. As service providers navigate the complexities of the modern threat landscape and the economics of security service delivery, Cynomi is betting that a combination of intelligent automation and proven channel leadership is the winning formula.