ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DirectDefense, an information security services company that provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, ICS/SCADA security services, and 24/7 managed services, announced today that it has appointed Justin Karnousky as Regional Vice President of Sales for Central, United States. Justin is an established sales leader who will spearhead the expansion of the revenue team and will contribute to DirectDefense’s growth strategy in the central region.
“DirectDefense is thrilled to welcome Justin to the team,” said Nina Haimoff, VP of Sales. “Justin brings a deep blend of information security services and product experience and understands what it takes to build value and trust, resulting in client success. With the combined experience of the team, Justin will be an incredible asset to our organization, especially in expanding our footprint in the central U.S. region.”
Justin brings 15 years of combined experience in cybersecurity sales, ranging from products and services to security as a service while building and growing revenue teams. He has successfully created and nurtured strong channel relationships and turned the companies he served into dominant players within the territories he oversaw.
Prior to DirectDefense, Justin served as VP of Sales, Central and East for Defy Security. Before that, Justin served as Regional Vice President in the TOLA region for Critical Start / CyberOne. He has also held Account Manager roles at Proofpoint and Websense, Inc. (Forcepoint), where he exceeded sales goals year over year and was named to their President’s Clubs.
Justin added, “DirectDefense has a unique market position with its best-in-class professional services, connected systems offerings, and MSSP division, setting the highest standard for cybersecurity resiliency. I look forward to building and nurturing relationships with new and existing organizations in the central U.S. region.”
Justin holds a B.S. in Business Marketing from San Diego State University and was an Infantry Section Leader / Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
About DirectDefense
DirectDefense, named one of America’s fastest-growing small private companies in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 by Inc. Magazine, is an information security services and 24/7 managed services provider headquartered in Englewood, CO, with locations across the United States. Founded in 2012 on more than 50 years combined experience in information security, DirectDefense provides continuous security solutions and managed services that help businesses and organizations protect their data and critical infrastructures against the most advanced threats and adversaries. To learn more, visit www.directdefense.com.