Myriad360 duo named to CRN's Next-Gen leaders list

Myriad360 has named Bryan Sacks and Marshall Sorenson to CRN's 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders list, which recognises technology channel professionals aged 40 or younger.

CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, said the annual ranking highlights rising executives, managers and directors making an early impact on the channel. Its editorial team selects the list each year based on factors including business strategy, channel innovation and organisational growth.

At Myriad360, Sacks serves as Field CISO and Sorenson as Cybersecurity Solutions Architect. Their inclusion comes as companies navigate a changing security environment shaped by artificial intelligence, cloud adoption and increasingly complex cyber threats.

Sacks works with executive and security leadership teams on cybersecurity strategy and business priorities. His previous roles include serving as Chief Information Security Officer for the State of Indiana and holding cybersecurity leadership positions supporting enterprise organisations across the US.

Over the past year, he developed several advisory offerings at Myriad360, including cybersecurity rationalisation workshops, AI-focused security operations workshops, AI maturity assessments and executive advisory engagements. These services are designed to help customers assess risks, technology choices and security investment plans.

Sorenson has focused on security architecture across identity, cloud and Zero Trust projects for enterprise clients. Over the past year, he expanded his role from identity specialist to broader security advisor.

That shift included work tied to security revenue growth, technology partner relationships and several six-figure engagements. He also created Myriad360's Teleport Readiness Workshop, which examines identity sprawl, privileged access risks, machine identity issues and infrastructure access requirements.

Executive Reaction

Herb Hogue, Chief Technology Officer at Myriad360, commented on the recognition.

"Bryan and Marshall exemplify the next generation of leadership in cybersecurity," said Herb Hogue, Chief Technology Officer at Myriad360. "Both have demonstrated an ability to combine deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, helping our clients solve increasingly complex security challenges while advancing innovation across our organization. This recognition reflects the impact they're already making for our clients, partners and business, and the forward-thinking mindset that continues to drive Myriad360's momentum."

The CRN list is now in its seventh year and focuses on younger leaders in the IT channel. It has become a way to identify executives and specialists moving into more prominent roles across solution providers and partner organisations.

Recognition for security-focused staff also reflects the growing importance of cyber services in the channel market. As customers increase spending on identity management, cloud security and advisory work, solution providers are increasingly highlighting personnel who can connect technical design with broader business planning.

In Sacks's case, that work centres on board-level and executive-level security conversations, especially around risk and decision-making. For Sorenson, the emphasis is on turning deep expertise in identity and access into broader consulting work that can be standardised into repeatable workshops.

CRN's editorial team said the list is intended to spotlight professionals whose influence already extends beyond their immediate job titles. The publication positioned this year's group as a cohort of early-career leaders shaping how the channel responds to changing customer needs.

Jennifer Follett, Executive Editor and Vice President of U.S. Content at CRN, described the broader criteria behind the selection.

"The leaders recognized in CRN's 2026 Next-Gen Solution Provider list have distinguished themselves as ambitious innovators early in their IT channel careers," said Jennifer Follett, Vice President of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "Their creativity and impact are already elevating their organizations and the broader channel. We look forward to watching them continue to influence and strengthen the industry in the years ahead."