February 13, 2025 FEBRUARY VENDOR STORIES (6th Edition) Senobia Jones Head of Business Development 6 minutes read **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**](https://www.runzero.com/try/) 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](https://brandefense.io/?utm_content=346461390&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-20528156) 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**. **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**](https://layerxsecurity.com/blog/layerx-labs-identifies-new-zero-hour-phishing-attack-mimicking-microsoft-security-notifications/) 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](mailto: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!