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Ben Nemode shared thisWe're hiring for net-new seller role at Zscaler. We're looking for candidates located in the Minneapolis metro area who have a proven track record of quota-carrying success. If you are seeking an exceptional business culture and are an enterprise-level seller, reach out to me directly. https://lnkd.in/gJ7Vjk-G
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Ben Nemode shared thisSome incredible announcements from Arctic Wolf heading into RSAC 2026!Ben Nemode shared thisThis week at RSAC Conference represents a breakthrough moment for cybersecurity, where AI moves from promise to trusted, operational reality inside the SOC. Today, Arctic Wolf unveiled what’s next: the Aurora Superintelligence Platform, the Aurora Agentic SOC, and a strategic partnership with Wiz to deliver end‑to‑end cloud security and response. The industry is at an inflection point. Threats are accelerating, environments are more complex, and teams are stretched thin. AI creates an opportunity not for incremental change, but for a fundamentally new SOC model—if trust, reliability, and real‑world impact come first. That’s what we delivered. Built on proprietary AI and decades of security operations data and expertise, the Aurora Superintelligence Platform brings trusted, agentic AI to the core of the SOC. Powered by our Swarm of Experts™, it combines automation at scale with expert‑validated precision. On that foundation, the Aurora Agentic SOC introduces a new operating model: agent‑led security operations with humans firmly in—and on—the loop back by our Concierge Experience. Taken together, these announcements represent a new model for cybersecurity—one that turns cyber risk into resilience and gives organizations the confidence to innovate. Read more about today’s announcements: 🔹 Aurora Superintelligence Platform: https://lnkd.in/gbDMu4pk 🔹 Aurora Agentic SOC: https://lnkd.in/gWvk_bCh 🔹 Arctic Wolf and Wiz strategic partnership: https://lnkd.in/grqy9hpg #AHigherStandard #EndCyberRisk
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Ben Nemode reposted thisBen Nemode reposted thisArctic Wolf's growth continues as we look to add an Enterprise Account Executive in Chicago and help us in our mission to End Cyber Risk. This role will be pivotal in representing Arctic Wolf in the Chicago area, working closely with our Sales Engineer to showcase our team, culture, and services with integrity, energy, and intelligence to partners, prospects, and customers.. https://lnkd.in/dBeteDgT If you're looking to join a fast-paced company with great market fit, unlimited upside (comp and market) and world class team, we look forward to hearing for you!
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Ben Nemode reposted thisBen Nemode reposted thisI'm hiring a Director of Sales within our Commercial Sales organization at Arctic Wolf! Cybersecurity continues to be one of the most critical and fastest-growing markets in technology...and with AI accelerating both threats and defense options, the opportunity in front of us has never been bigger. We're looking for a proven sales leader who: *has a track record of consistently exceeding targets/quota *builds, develops and inspires high-performing teams *thrives in a fast-paced, competitive and winning culture *wants to play a key role in scaling a category leader in cybersecurity Hopefully we can discuss you joining our existing sales leadership team! Matt BykowskiJohn WessbeckerBen NemodeJosh MorrisonMike HammersengKatrina LassegardDarius ClareMichael Gaio Brian TisorBen Bitterman https://lnkd.in/ezJYrM_t
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Ben Nemode reposted thisBen Nemode reposted thisArctic Wolf is hiring for our Acquisition Sales Team in the Minneapolis metro area! If you’re a results-driven sales professional who’s passionate about making an impact and wants to be part of our mission to End Cyber Risk, let’s talk. Send me a message if you’re interested in learning more. Erin (Schindler) Palmiscno Kyle Wenzel https://lnkd.in/gQyXrR5x
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Ben Nemode reposted thisI’m excited to share that Arctic Wolf has acquired Sevco Security, a Visionary in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Exposure Assessment Platforms. Sevco has built a cloud-native platform that delivers a single, authoritative system of record for assets across endpoints, cloud, identity, SaaS, and infrastructure. By adding their next-generation asset intelligence to the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform, we’re strengthening our strategy around proactive security and helping organizations reduce risk before attacks occur. Welcome to The Pack, Sevco!Ben Nemode reposted thisArctic Wolf has acquired Sevco Security! Sevco brings next-generation asset intelligence and exposure assessment to the Aurora Platform, giving organizations a unified, real-time view of assets, exposures, and security control coverage across hybrid environments. This addition complements Arctic Wolf Managed Risk and expands the Aurora platform’s ability to help customers continuously assess, mitigate, and transfer risk. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gWE66hh3
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Ben Nemode reposted thisBen Nemode reposted thisHouston AE - Arctic Wolf is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive to spearhead our Houston strategy and help us in our mission to End Cyber Risk. This role will be pivotal in representing Arctic Wolf in the Houston region, working closely with our Sales Engineer to showcase our team, culture, and services with integrity, energy, and intelligence to partners, prospects, and customers. If you are ready to make a real impact, consider joining our Pack. For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gCA__xHe
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Ben Nemode shared thisWe're hiring for net-new sellers at Arctic Wolf!!! If you're based in the Minneapolis metro area, have a proven track-record of quota carrying success, and are looking for the best business culture around...please reach out to me. We're looking for fun, driven people who have a desire to be part of the wolf pack! https://lnkd.in/g4UBhqbX
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Ben Nemode reposted thisBen Nemode reposted thisI’m thrilled to announce that Arctic Wolf has been recognized as a Leader in the Everest Group Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services Specialists PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025 — earning the highest scores in both Market Impact and Vision & Capability. This recognition is a powerful validation of the incredible work our teams are doing every day to redefine what’s possible in modern security operations. At Arctic Wolf, we believe that cybersecurity is fundamentally a data problem, and solving it requires a platform built for scale, speed, and intelligence. That’s exactly what we’ve built with the Aurora Platform and our AI-powered SOC, trusted by more than 10,000 organizations globally. Thank you to our customers, partners, and Wolves around the world for helping us lead the way in MDR. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtjAcQqG
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked this🚀 What a way to kick off FY'27! Entering a new fiscal year is all about momentum, and our West Enterprise Region just showed exactly what "setting the tone" looks like. We're not just hitting targets—we're redefining what's possible when you believe in your company, your people, and the mission. This quarter, we brought Arctic Wolf's AI story to life. We introduced new products. We expanded our platform. And our team responded with performances that honestly left me humbled. The performances speak for themselves: Karl Topham and Nick Olmsted (Management team of the Quarter) leading the charge from our SW team—over 140% and leading ALL Enterprise districts. Aaren Larsen and Steve Thiel (ENT AE of the quarter) absolutely crushing it 190+% and over 270% 👀 , respectively. Christian Lenzen in his 1st quarter in seat already over 120%. Joe Burns and Eric Wicklund with North Central delivering their steady 130%. Campion O'Toole over 200%. Leif Peterson earning his quota. And Ross Ellingboe —a rookie—already performing over plan. Brett Vowles with our PacNW crew bringing over 140% to the table. And behind every one of these incredible AEs are our SEs—Edward Perez, David Ta, Ryan LaBarre , Nick P., Matthew Martin (SE of the Quarter), and Gary Quinn—working in perfect tandem to deliver for our customers. But here's what really gets me: Nick Schneider has built something genuinely special with this company. It's not just about the numbers. It's the culture. It's the energy (and fun!). It's the people I'm grateful to work alongside every single day. We don't do any of this without my partner, Tim DeWaard—genuinely the best in the business. 6 years at Arctic Wolf and this is absolutely the most exciting time to be here. Congrats, team!! Time to go get it again...woooooooooo
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisI'm excited to announce that I've been promoted to lead the Commercial Mountain West team for Zscaler! I've worked on this team for almost 3 years now and can safely say it's helped me grow as a professional, a customer advocate, and a salesman more than I ever imagined it would. Thank you to Kelley Hall and Patrick Giggey for the opportunity to advance my career and help accelerate Zscaler into it's next phase of growth. I also owe a great deal to my customers across Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and beyond for teaching me something new every single day and for embracing a new way of thinking beyond traditional networking. It's been a pleasure to work with you all. Luckily, I'm not going far... Lastly, thanks to all the leaders who have shown me the massive difference a sales manager can make in young AE's career over the years. I wouldn't be taking this step today without each and every one of you. Caroline (Gersuk) HaasCameron GilreathPatrick HenningAndrew BarrientosLacey KurbanShawn LeonardRyan DiStefanoDan LawsonMatt E.Anne NardoneMichael BrewsterJeremy Hoke Time to go to work! 🚀 🚀
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisI’m #hiring. 6+ months into my career here at AHEAD and the company and team have far exceeded my expectations. The people/talent and culture are second to none and I need someone to bring more A+ talent to the local geo. As such, I’m looking for a proven, strategic seller to help accelerate the growth of our business in MN and the Dakotas. If your interested in joining a company that’s firing on a cylinders, hit me up via LinkedIn message or mobile/text if we are already connected.
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisI am honored to earn a spot in this year's President’s Club at Palo Alto Networks, finishing as the top Cortex Specialist in Majors/Enterprise! This is 100% a team win, and I’m just lucky enough to share the field with the absolute best in the business. There are way too many people to list out individually, but to every AE, SC, DC, teammate, and leader who helped pull this off, thank you. Huge thank you as well to our incredible customers and partners for putting your trust in us. Now, let’s go do it again in FY27! #FY26PresClubWinner
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisIt is very bittersweet to announce that, after 4 and a half years. I have left Arctic Wolf. Working for Arctic Wolf has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to cover Dallas, West Texas and Houston. The only thing better than the technology, were the people I was able to meet in my journey from a kid who knew nothing about cybersecurity, to a father who somehow became a Presidents Club achiever in West Texas. Thank you all for accepting me into your circles, homes and lives, it has been one of the greatest honors of my life. To all the wonderful people of Arctic Wolf and end users I was able to work with. Thank you so much for all you have done for me and my family, it is not lost on us. I will miss you all dearly. This is not the end, it's a small movement in a much larger story. Texas forever.
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisGrateful to be named to CRN's Top 25 Disruptors of 2026, part of the 2026 Top 100 Executives list. See the full list: https://lnkd.in/gUpysSP9 After 25+ years in channel, being called a "disruptor" still makes me smile, but the real credit goes to our partners, distributors, and the Arctic Wolf channel team who challenge the status quo with me every day. Colleagues that make it all happen Peyton Hubbard Katie Nemode Victoria Wiesner and the leadership of my fellow Channel Chief, Will Briggs. Proud to share this year's list alongside our President and CEO Nick Schneider, named to the Top 25 IT Innovators! Congrats, Nick, so well deserved. Thank you to CRN and The Channel Company for the honor. #CRNTop100 #Disruptors #ChannelLeadership #Cybersecurity
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisHonored to be named to The Channel Company (CRN) Top 25 IT Innovators of 2026, part of the 2026 Top 100 Executives list. We're at a moment where AI is transforming security operations faster than almost any part of the industry, but speed only matters if organizations can trust the outcomes. That's the problem we've spent years building toward at Arctic Wolf: AI-driven automation paired with expert-validated precision, so security teams get the speed of AI without giving up the trust that comes from human judgment when it matters most. This recognition reflects that bet paying off. Big congrats to the Arctic Wolf Pack who, day in and day out, build the platform and put in the work that turns "AI-powered" from a buzzword into something customers can actually rely on to end cyber risk. Nothing happens without the team, our customers and partners. Also want to congratulate my colleague Bob Skelley, named to the Top 25 Disrupters this year. His leadership on our global channel strategy along with Will Briggs has been a driving force behind our growth. Thank you to CRN and The Channel Company for the recognition: https://lnkd.in/gBy6Q9ae 🐺 #CRNTop100 #Innovators #AI #Cybersecurity #Leadership
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisBeen meaning to provide an update, but procrastination... July 1st was my last day at NVIDIA with 25.5 years and two weeks of tenure. Providing photographic evidence of facial changes over that time. Yeah, I've lost a bit of weight. Jury is still out about retirement, but I've been having fun with family, travel and a bit of day trading, now that I'm not subjectto corporatepolicies. 😇
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Ben Nemode liked thisBen Nemode liked thisStarbucks just built its own AI-assisted software to replace a $400M Microsoft/IBM software line. Forbes called it a "warning shot." I don't think that's the right read. Warning shots happen once. This won't. Here's what's actually going on: the population of people who can build software inside a company has exploded. Marketers are writing Python. Analysts are shipping agents. PMs prototype on Friday and push to production on Monday. When building was slow and expensive, buying a platform that covered 70% of your workflow (and hiring consultants to force-fit the other 30%) made sense. AI-assisted development broke that math. If a coffee company can rebuild an enterprise app in a fraction of the time it used to take, every tech budget in the Fortune 500 is doing the same recalculation right now. And watch what happens next: the incumbents who just lost this argument on speed and cost will pivot to fear. "You can't possibly secure what you build yourself. Leave it to us." That's backwards, and here's why: Nobody building today is racking servers or writing an OS. You're assembling — cloud provider, PaaS, managed databases, identity, secrets, queues — each layer run by a specialist who secures it better than any one company could alone. The foundation isn't the risk. It never was. What actually changes is where the security work happens. It moves off a vendor's roadmap and into your hands. That's not a downgrade — it's the first time the security has actually been yours. No more waiting on someone else's patch cycle, someone else's disclosure timeline, someone else's definition of "secure enough." The real question isn't whether building it yourself is safe. It's whether you're pairing that build with tooling designed for how you actually work — real visibility into what's running, real control over remediation speed, and context on what's actually exploitable instead of another dashboard full of noise nobody has time for. Ownership is what lets you move first. The right security posture is what lets you move fast and stay defensible. The companies that figure this out now won't just be faster. They'll be safer too. Who's moving first at your company?
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