Demand for cyber security continues to grow. Dicker Data is set to expand is its cyber security portfolio and providing partners across Australia and New Zealand with Sophos solutions. The agreement will see Dicker Data distribute the vendor’s cyber security portfolio across endpoint, network, email and security operation products. The distributor will also support the continued growth of Sophos’ MSP business and services portfolio. This includes managed detection and response (MDR), advisory services and incident response. Through the partnership, Dicker Data will provide local sales, technical, enablement and go-to-market support to help partners build their Sophos capability, as well as help them to develop cyber security opportunities and grow sustainable security practices. Dicker Data general manager — software A/NZ Pennie Stevens said the addition of Sophos reflects the distributor’s continued investment in cyber security as a strategic growth area for partners. “Cyber security continues to be one of the most important priorities for our partners and their customers, and Sophos brings a comprehensive and highly relevant portfolio to help address that need,” she said. “For our partners, this creates new opportunities to grow their security practice, expand managed services offerings and support customers.” The appointment of Dicker Data brings additional reach support Sophos’ next phase of growth across A/NZ, said Sophos director channel and commercial sales A/NZ Marina Brook. “As our business continues to evolve, so does the opportunity for our partners,” she said. “Together with Dicker Data, we want to expand the Sophos partner ecosystem, create new opportunities across the market and help our partners.”