Climb expands Fortra partnership to Ireland

AI adoption, regulation and platform consolidation drive demand for integrated security approaches

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Gerard Brophy, Climb

Climb Channel Solutions has signed a distribution agreement for Ireland and UK with global cyber security and software provider Fortra. The partnership builds on a successful North American agreement signed in October 2024.

Fortra’s cyber security platform spans data security, brand protection, exposure management, and adversary emulation, helping organisations gain visibility and control over sensitive data across its lifecycle. Fortra’s capabilities in data discovery and classification are fundamental to modern compliance, privacy and AI governance strategies, enabling organisations to reduce AI risk, identify threats faster, and strengthen their cyber posture.

The partnership expansion comes at a time when organisations are rethinking cyber security priorities around data, rather than infrastructure alone, particularly as AI initiatives increase the volume, movement and exposure of sensitive information. For channel partners and MSPs, this is creating growing demand for consolidated security platforms that can support compliance, governance and operational efficiency.

Gerard Brophy, CRO, Climb (pictured), said: “After a successful period of growing Fortra’s business in North America, replicating this across UK&I was a natural next step. Our aim is always to respond to market demand where we see it, and as AI adoption and regulation increases, Fortra addresses the need for platform consolidation.

“The Fortra partnership further enhances Climb’s cybersecurity portfolio across EMEA and will enable partners and MSPs to consolidate security tools into a more unified, platform-led approach, address increasing data protection and compliance requirements, and support customers navigating AI adoption and data governance challenges.”

Faraz Siraj, vice president of global channels & alliances, Fortra, added: “We have developed a great partnership with Climb since we signed our initial North American partnership and we’re looking forward to expanding to UK&I. Climb’s cybersecurity expertise and unrivalled track record of bringing innovative vendors to market means we’re in a great position to capitalise on the growing demand for Fortra’s AI-amplified solutions.”

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