Cork Press Release

Cork announces monumental 2025 Growth as Nick Wolf is recognized as a 2026 CRN® Channel Chief for third consecutive year

“Leaders recognized as CRN Channel Chiefs this year have demonstrated unwavering commitment to their partners and the broader IT channel."

February 2, 2026Cork, proudly announced today that CRN®—a brand of The Channel Company—has selected Nick Wolf for inclusion on the prestigious 2026 CRN® Channel Chiefs list on behalf of Cork, marking a banner year for his leadership within the organization.

The annual CRN Channel Chiefs list celebrates IT vendor and distribution executives who are shaping channel strategy and driving innovation and partnership across the industry.

About the Honoree

This recognition marks the third consecutive year that Nick Wolf has been named a CRN Channel Chief. Wolf will continue to spearhead Cork’s growth and strategic alignment within the Managed Service Provider (MSP) community. His three-year streak as a Channel Chief underscores his consistent impact on the industry and his dedication to empowering channel partners.

Executive Quote

“We are incredibly proud of Nick for being recognized as a CRN Channel Chief for the third year in a row, an honor that perfectly complements his passion for our partners,” said Dan Candee, CEO of Cork. “In 2025, we had monumental growth thanks to our hundreds of MSPs. For 2026, Nick now has even greater resources to do what he does best which will allow him to travel to more in-person tradeshows and engage directly with our MSP partners, ensuring we continue to deliver the specialized support and innovation they need to succeed.”

About Cork

Cork is a pioneer in cyber risk management, dedicated to empowering Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with tools that bridge the gap between security and financial resilience. Through Cork Vantage, the company offers a unified cyber risk intelligence platform that serves as a “source of truth” for MSPs. By integrating with over 100 security tools via an agentless API, Cork Vantage enables partners to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in real-time, moving cybersecurity from mere prevention to validated proof of resilience.

Complementing this intelligence is Cork Protect, a financial protection offering (formerly known as Cyber Warranty) designed to supplement traditional cyber insurance. Cork Protect provides near-instant financial relief—often with payouts delivered in days rather than months—to cover immediate incident response costs, deductibles, and losses resulting from ransomware or wire fraud. Together, these solutions provide a comprehensive framework for MSPs to protect and sustain their clients in an evolving threat landscape.

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