Binary Defense is proud to announce that Abbey Valentine-Milko has been named a finalist in the Hidden Gem of the Year category of CRN's 2025 Women of the Year Awards, recognizing her behind-the-scenes leadership in driving partner success and innovation in the IT channel.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Binary Defense, the trusted Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and enterprise defense provider, is proud to share that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Abbey Valentine-Milko as a finalist in the Hidden Gem of the Year category of the 2025 CRN Women of the Year Awards.
This honor recognizes Abbey's commitment to channel innovation and excellence through initiatives that have helped partners accelerate growth, expand into new markets, and achieve record-breaking results. By introducing data-driven programs, simplifying processes, and championing partner success at every stage, Abbey has empowered our partners to deliver greater value to their customers. Her efforts have strengthened collaboration, increased partner profitability, and reinforced our shared commitment to driving mutual success.
This is the third annual CRN Women of the Year Awards, which spotlight extraordinary women, companies, and allies who demonstrate dedication to advancing the IT industry through their leadership and initiatives each day. The winners of the Women of the Year Awards will be announced at the Awards Gala on December 9, 2025 in New York City.
Binary Defense empowers its partners with cybersecurity solutions, expert threat intelligence, and 24/7 support to help them protect customers, grow revenue, and stay ahead of evolving threats. Through its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) platform, Binary Defense combines relentless threat hunting and actionable intelligence to keep organizations secure. But the real edge comes from its channel-first approach: Binary Defense teams up with partners to create high-impact security programs that drive growth, protect shared customers, and crush risk before it becomes a problem. Together with its partners, Binary Defense is redefining what it means to stay secure in a world that never slows down.
"It's an honor to celebrate the finalists of the CRN Women of the Year Awards, whose exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication are driving meaningful change throughout the IT Channel," said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "These remarkable finalists inspire the channel ecosystem with their bold vision, leadership, and commitment to building a more inclusive and innovative tech landscape. We commend their contributions and eagerly anticipate the lasting impact they will make in shaping the future of our industry."
"Our partners consistently benefit from Abbey's creativity, dedication, and ability to turn challenges into opportunities," said Moe Askar, Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances at Binary Defense. "Being named a finalist for CRN's 2025 Women of the Year Awards in the Hidden Gem of the Year category is a well-deserved recognition of her behind-the-scenes impact and her passion for ensuring partner success."
The Women of the Year Awards Finalists can be viewed online at www.crn.com/women-of-the-year.
About Binary Defense
Binary Defense is a leading Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, trusted by hundreds of organizations to protect what matters most. Our team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, detection engineers, and threat researchers work around the clock to deliver proactive, risk-focused security outcomes. We bring the attacker's mindset to defense, helping clients detect threats earlier, respond faster, and continuously improve their security posture.
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