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OPSWAT and Redington Partner for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

OPSWAT and Redington Partner for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

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ThreatCluster •October 1, 2026 at 17:05 UTC
  • •OPSWAT and Redington's partnership targets critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
  • •Focus on solutions like MetaDefender Kiosk for government and defense sectors.
  • •36% of African organizations lack confidence in cyber incident preparedness.

On October 1, 2026, OPSWAT and Redington announced a distribution partnership aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for critical infrastructure across the GCC, Levant, Türkiye, Africa, and CIS. The collaboration focuses on solutions like MetaDefender Kiosk and MetaDefender Optical Diode, targeting government, defense, and operational technology environments. The partnership aims to address the security needs of sectors such as banking, telecoms, and energy, which face significant procurement challenges and supply-chain pressures. Notably, the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 indicated that 36% of organizations in Africa lack confidence in their readiness for major cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure. The partnership will enable channel partners to create integrated solutions that meet security and compliance requirements. Managed services will be a key component, allowing partners to offer 24/7 security operations without substantial upfront investments. Hussam Sidani, Regional VP at Redington, emphasized the urgency for critical infrastructure customers to overcome barriers in technology and financing.

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2026-10-01
OPSWAT and Redington partnership announced
The partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure across multiple regions.
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What regions are covered by the partnership?
The partnership covers the GCC, Levant, Türkiye, Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
What specific solutions are being emphasized?
The initial focus is on MetaDefender Kiosk and MetaDefender Optical Diode for critical environments.
How will this partnership benefit channel partners?
It will enable them to build integrated solutions addressing security and compliance needs in critical sectors.