Managed detection and response vendor Blackpoint Cyber has appointed Mike Estep as vice president of communities to help boost its channel reach.
After Blackpoint's $190m investment from Bain Capital earlier this year, it says it will be making significant investments in partner enablement and community programmes. Estep will focus on fostering the Blackpoint community and continue growing programmes to offer “elite content”, training, tools and strategic thought leadership that help managed service provider partners.
Jon Murchison, CEO of Blackpoint Cyber, said: "Mike truly understands the challenges of growing an MSP and helping businesses navigate the IT landscape. He has deep relationships and connections in the MSP community, and there's no better person to help foster the growth of the Blackpoint community to encourage the success of our MSP partners."
Estep added: "I have had the privilege of being a Blackpoint partner for years and have found we share a passion for helping business owners succeed and overcome the challenges they face. I look forward to working with the Blackpoint team to build a truly elite community for MSPs, where we can help them protect their customers and increase the value of their businesses."
Estep has served on advisory boards for companies including Microsoft, Webroot, WatchGuard, and NetWrix.
