[14 May 2026, Johannesburg South Africa]
First Distribution is proud to announce it is teaming up with Qualys, a leading provider of cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions, to bring a differentiated cyber risk management offering to modern IT environments. The collaboration brings together First Distribution’s strong channel presence and cybersecurity focus with Qualys’ proven, enterprise-grade cyber risk management solutions.
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.”
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