Jacqui Magnes is the owner and CEO of COMSO, Inc., an IT services firm supporting the Intelligence Community with cutting-edge solutions in system integration, software development, and training. Since acquiring the company in 2017, she has built a top workplace culture and launched initiatives like the Empowering Women in Technology Scholarship.
In 2023, COMSO acquired CISPOINT, Inc., a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that is a CyberAB Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) specializing in managed services and CMMC 2.0 compliance for small to mid-sized businesses. Prior to COMSO, Ms. Magnes spent over two decades at Bristol-Myers Squibb in leadership roles across sales, training, federal policy, and market access.
She holds a B.S. in Medical and Research Technology, an M.S. in Marketing Management, and an MBA. Ms. Magnes serves on the Cybersecurity Association Board and the Early College Cyber Advisory Board for Howard County Public School System.
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