Awards recognise exemplary commitment to cybersecurity excellence and customer service
Johannesburg, South Africa: June 5th, 2024 – BCX Mozambique and Mauritius Telecoms were major winners at the recent Check Point Software
Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards, winning Partner of the Year and Regional Partner of the Year respectively. These awards showcase the achievements and dedication of the business’s partners in the region, which have demonstrated exemplary commitment to cybersecurity excellence and customer service.
“With cyber-attacks on the rise, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been more critical, making this recognition timely and relevant,” explains Vincent Mabaso, Distribution Lead: Africa of Check Point Software Technologies.
These awards align with Check Point’s broader goals of empowering organisations to navigate the complexities of today’s threat landscape. Through their dedication and expertise, our partners have played a pivotal role in driving digital resilience and ensuring the security of organisations across Southern Africa,” he adds.
Leading the charge in cybersecurity excellence
According to Check Point’s recent Cyber Intelligence Reports, an organisation in South Africa was attacked on average 1070 times per week in the last six months with Government and Military being the most targeted (2503), followed by Utilities (785), Consultants (784), and Finance/Banking (753).
The Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards recognise partners who have shown outstanding dedication and expertise in safeguarding organisations against emerging cyber risks. These include over 1000 customers throughout South Africa across different segments (enterprise, mid-market, and SMB).
Partners are the cornerstone of success
“Our partners are the cornerstone of our success,” Mabaso says, “Their unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence and their dedication to our shared mission of protecting our customer organisations against cyber threats are truly commendable. We are proud to recognise their outstanding achievements and look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”
The Check Point Software Southern Africa Channel Partner Awards highlight the innovative efforts of its partners in addressing the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
“At Check Point Software Technologies, we remain committed to partnering with organisations across Southern Africa to provide best-in-class cybersecurity solutions. Together with our partners, we will continue to drive digital resilience and ensure the security of organisations worldwide,” Mabaso concludes.
