Rapid7, a figure in extended risk and threat detection, has unveiled the recipients of its 2024 Partner of the Year Awards. This annual event acknowledges and honours Rapid7 partners who have gone above and beyond in their collaboration to provide major impacts for customers.

This year, 22 partners were distinguished, spread across eight categories and three primary global regions. Three particular companies stood out from the UK and Ireland. Softcat won the Partner of the Year accolade, while Integrity360 was awarded Best Customer Retention Partner of the Year. Saepio Solutions received the commendation for Detection & Response Partner of the Year.

Speaking to the importance of these partnerships, Tim Goodwin, Director of International Channel Partnerships at Rapid7, highlighted how they are vital in aiding organisations to mitigate risk and stay ahead of potential cyber threats. "These valuable partners extend our reach, ensuring that more organisations are digitally secure and able to take command of their attack surface by anticipating, pinpointing, and acting on any threat that comes their way," Goodwin stated.

Apart from the UK and Ireland, other EMEA winners included CYQUEO GmbH as the Emerging Partner of the Year, DTX B.V. as the Vulnerability Management Partner of the Year, Orange Cyberdefense as the MSSP Partner of the Year and Infinigate Group received the Distributor of the Year award.

Proclaimed as the EMEA Partner of the Year, Will Day, Cybersecurity Alliance Manager at Softcat, expressed his delight at this recognition, stating, "Our partnership is built on a foundation of trust, not only in people but also technology; working alongside Rapid7 to deliver transformational security outcomes with their market-leading unified cybersecurity platform is always a pleasure."

Meanwhile, Matt Tomlinson, Group Sales Director at Integrity360, shared his delight at being recognised as the Best Customer Retention Partner of the Year and stressed how their services are "designed to deliver amazing value to our clients and extract the maximum value from the tech they invest in, like Rapid7."

Rob Pooley, Solutions Director at Saepio Solutions, which was recognised as the EMEA Detection & Response Partner of the Year, stated, "In partnership with Rapid7, Saepio has been able to enhance many of our customers' cyber resilience by implementing and operationalising their solutions. We're honoured to partner with the Rapid7 team and intend to help many more organisations adopt simple, affordable and effective 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring and response."

Rapid7's recognition of these partners underscores the importance of collaboration in cybersecurity. Through their collective efforts, these companies have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing digital security and empowering organisations to manage and mitigate cyber threats effectively. As they continue to work together, leveraging innovative solutions and expertise, they contribute to a safer and more resilient digital landscape for businesses worldwide.