First Distribution has announced a new partnership with Qualys to enhance its cybersecurity offering. The collaboration focuses on Qualys’ Enterprise TruRisk Management solution, helping organisations improve visibility and compliance across complex IT environments. By combining Qualys’ technology with First Distribution’s channel expertise, the partnership aims to deliver scalable security outcomes and support proactive cyber risk reduction.
Qualys is widely recognised for its innovation, scale, and credibility in the global cybersecurity market, consistently delivering solutions that help organisations gain visibility, reduce risk, and maintain compliance across increasingly complex environments. Its Enterprise TruRisk Management (ETM) solution provides organizations with a powerful engine behind their Risk Operations Center (ROC) and a proactive approach to cyber risk reduction.
As cyber threats continue to grow in frequency and sophistication, organisations are seeking trusted security technologies that are both powerful and scalable. Qualys enhances First Distribution’s cybersecurity portfolio with an offering that is well aligned to current market needs and partner requirements, enabling more meaningful security engagements with customers. By combining Qualys’ technology leadership with First Distribution’s channel-centric approach, the collaboration aims to drive long‑term growth and deliver measurable value across the market.
“Qualys is a highly respected global security brand with a strong track record and a clear, compelling value proposition,” said Brad Stein, General Manager – Cyber Security at First Distribution. “This collaboration strengthens our cybersecurity go‑to‑market by adding a best‑in‑class security platform that addresses real‑world challenges around visibility, risk management, and compliance. We’re excited to work with Qualys to support our partners in delivering trusted security outcomes to their customers.”
“In a world where speed, precision, and resilience matters, organizations are looking for smart solutions that enable strategic cyber risk management, so they can have peace of mind to focus on their business,” said Julian Micheal, country manager, South Africa at Qualys. “We share many values with First Distribution, including a shared commitment to cybersecurity excellence, partner success, and market relevance. Together, we look forward to empowering organizations to measure, communicate, and eliminate their cyber risk more effectively.
