Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the EMEA Channels Newsletter!
As we continue to make strides into the new year, we are excited to bring you the latest updates from our channel-first cybersecurity vendors. We're committed to delivering innovative, cutting-edge solutions that help businesses thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
At EMEA Channels, we’re privileged to partner with some of the most forward-thinking cybersecurity vendors in the industry. Our partners are deeply focused on delivering exceptional value through strong relationships while minimizing risk, cost, and time to value for our customers. In this edition, we share key advancements and insights from our valued partners to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Industry Highlights
- The evolution of AI-driven security solutions and how vendors are leveraging automation to stay ahead of cyber threats.
- A deep dive into recent supply chain vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive third-party risk management.
- Emerging trends in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and how organizations are strengthening their security postures.
We’re excited to spotlight runZero, a game-changer in Attack Surface & Exposure Management, founded by cybersecurity legend HD Moore, the creator of Metasploit. With a strong global presence—over 400 customers, including 70+ across EMEA—runZero is rapidly expanding its sales team and partner network. Their recent collaboration with Kappa Data in Belgium joins an impressive roster of distributors like AmiViz in the Middle East and dotforce in Italy and Spain. And there’s more to come—stay tuned!
Why runZero?
runZero delivers total visibility across IT, OT, IoT, cloud, mobile, and remote environments—no agents or credentials required. Their platform provides:
✅ Comprehensive asset discovery for full visibility into your attack surface
✅ Powerful API integrations to enhance security workflows
✅ Risk mitigation & compliance support for NIS2, DORA, and other key European regulations
Want to see it in action? Try runZero’s active discovery with a 21-day free trial or connect with us at EMEA Channels to explore how this technology can elevate your security posture!
In today’s digital landscape, businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals through data leaks, phishing attacks, and brand impersonation.
Digital Risk Protection (DRP) has become an essential strategy, not just a nice-to-have.
With Brandefense, organizations can:
✅ Proactively detect threats like fake websites, phishing campaigns, and cloud vulnerabilities.
✅ Safeguard their brand reputation by monitoring online mentions and preventing impersonation.
✅ Ensure compliance while minimizing the financial and operational impact of breaches.
Don’t wait for a breach to occur—stay ahead of the risks!
👉 Learn more about how DRP can protect your business: Brandefense DRP
In 2024, ransomware groups have aggressively exploited critical vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems and deploy malicious payloads. These high-profile attacks emphasize the need for a proactive and layered cybersecurity approach.
What’s the solution? A multi-layered approach to defense is essential:
1️⃣ Immediate hardening to address misconfigurations and reduce attack surfaces.
2️⃣ Timely patching to resolve software vulnerabilities as updates become available.
It’s clear: no single strategy is enough. Organizations must adopt a comprehensive, proactive approach to outmaneuver cybercriminals and protect critical assets.
💡 Transform your remediation strategy with vRx.
2024 marked the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), with profound implications not only for cybersecurity but also for cybercriminals. AI is becoming increasingly integrated into cybercrime strategies, with a growing presence in hacking forums and cybercrime networks.
Although AI in cybercrime is still in its infancy, its potential for empowering attacks in 2025 is vast. Read this insightful article from BlinkOps for their predictions on how AI will shape both cybersecurity and cybercrime in the coming year: AI's Impact on Cybersecurity & Cybercrime in 2025
LayerX Labs has uncovered a zero-day phishing campaign that impersonates Microsoft security notifications. This attack tricks users into sharing login credentials and payment details by mimicking a Windows Defender alert.
The attack successfully bypassed traditional security mechanisms, including Secure Web Gateways (SWGs) and Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions. In this blog, we’ll dive into what makes this attack unique, why it slipped through traditional security defenses, and how you can protect your organization from similar threats: LayerX Labs Blog
At EMEA Channels, we are proud to collaborate with some of the most innovative and future-focused cyber security vendors. Our vendors are channel-first and committed to fostering mutual success through strong partnerships. We focus on providing our partners with cutting-edge technologies that help you build profitable relationships while minimising risk, cost, and time to value for your customers. In this newsletter, we’re excited to share the latest updates from our valued vendors.
Reach out to sales@emea-channels.com to meet the EMEA Channels team or any of our vendors. Stay informed, stay secure, and we’ll see you next month in the EMEA Channels News!
