Huntress Partners with Dicker Data to Enhance Cybersecurity in ANZ Region

Severity: Low (Score: 36.9)

Sources: securitybrief.com.au, Ground.News, www.arnnet.com.au, Huntress, channellife.co.nz

Summary

On May 5, 2026, Huntress announced a distribution partnership with Dicker Data to expand its cybersecurity solutions in Australia and New Zealand. This partnership aims to deliver the Huntress Agentic Security Platform and AI-Centric SOC to a wide network of resellers and managed service providers (MSPs). The initiative responds to a growing threat landscape, particularly Business Email Compromise (BEC) and RMM abuse, which has surged by 277% according to the latest Huntress Threat Report. Dicker Data's established presence and expertise in the ANZ market will facilitate the distribution of these enterprise-level security tools to businesses of all sizes. This collaboration also strengthens Huntress's alliance with Microsoft, providing a streamlined path for resellers within the Microsoft ecosystem. The partnership is designed to address the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity capabilities among smaller organizations that lack the necessary tools and expertise. Huntress aims to make advanced cyber defenses accessible to all businesses in the region. Key Points: • Huntress partners with Dicker Data to enhance cybersecurity solutions in ANZ. • Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a leading threat, with RMM abuse increasing by 277%. • The partnership strengthens Huntress's collaboration with Microsoft for integrated security solutions.

Key Entities

• Phishing (attack_type)
• Australia (country)
• New Zealand (country)
• T1566 - Phishing (mitre_attack)