Climb is the only Irish distributor to provide the Sophos Threat Profile assessment
This partnership expands an existing North American relationship into Ireland
Dublin, Ireland. Tuesday, 3rd March 2026. Climb Channel Solutions, (“Climb” or the “Company”), an international specialty technology distributor and Climb Channel Solutions, (“Climb” or the “Company”), an international specialty technology distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMB), today announces a distribution partnership with cybersecurity vendor, Sophos for the Irish market.
Unique to this partnership, Climb will be the only authorised Irish distributor to offer the Sophos Threat Profile assessment service to customers. This service highlights exposed credentials, suspicious domains, dark web exposure, and internet-facing vulnerabilities, and enables businesses to prioritise remediation and reduce risk.
Ireland’s cybersecurity sector is buoyant and growing 13.4% and generating revenue of €2.7bn according to a 2025 report by Cyber Ireland and NI Cyber. Climb will facilitate direct access to Sophos Central, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity platforms, an adaptive AI-native platform that intercepts attacks before they occur.
Climb will distribute the entire Sophos suite of products including the managed detection and response (MDR) service that eliminates threats at speed, alongside defence across endpoint, firewall, email, and cloud.
These solutions will be backed by Climb’s reputation for speed, emerging tech expertise, and strong partner investment, working with the Sophos reseller and managed service provider (MSP) landscape.
Recent Climb research* highlights growing AI maturity across organisations, creating increased demand for AI-enabled cybersecurity services. For example, more than half (53%) of organisations have a clear AI strategy, and 55% are working with technology vendors on their AI journey. Against this backdrop, Climb expects Irish businesses to continue to adapt and embed AI security solutions across their cloud and network environments.
Commenting on the distribution partner announcement, Brian Davis, VP of Sales UK&I, Climb states: “Ireland’s cybersecurity landscape is evolving at pace with recent research showing growth of 13% per annum. Threats are becoming more sophisticated, and customer expectations are rising. Cybersecurity remains a key strategic growth area for Climb, and we are continuously looking to expand our portfolio in Ireland. Extending our successful relationship with Sophos into Ireland is a pivotal moment as we enhance our cybersecurity portfolio.
“As Irish organisations advance their AI capabilities at an unprecedented rate, Irish businesses must secure hybrid environments while embracing AI and digital transformation. As a dedicated Sophos distributor in Ireland, we’re bringing world-class cybersecurity, genuine partner support, and the kind of speed and access that helps you move fast and grow confidently.”
Jason Ellis, VP Channel Sales EMEA Sophos comments: “Sophos is a global leader in cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive portfolio of AI-powered cybersecurity technologies. Coupled with its advisory services, these capabilities proactively reduce risk for organisations. Expanding our presence in the Irish market is a reflection of the great relationship we hold with Climb in North America. Climb’s strong Irish channel ecosystem will allow us to expand our Irish market footprint, enhancing our ability to deliver AI-powered cybersecurity solutions to Irish businesses.
“We recognise Climb as an innovative leader, particularly in areas such as AI, where they’re providing unique channel solutions through their Skyward Project and AI Academy***. These programmes help partners understand where AI and security intersect, delivering differentiated, yet complementary services to our Sophos portfolio.
Climb’s knowledge and understanding of the Irish market, along with their ongoing investment, help us better support our partners and customers, enabling them to improve cyber resilience and respond effectively to emerging threats.”
This partnership enhances Climb’s AI cybersecurity offering in Ireland, building on its long-standing cybersecurity pedigree. Climb has a long track record as a distributor of cybersecurity solutions, working with some of the world’s leading security vendors and an extensive network of Irish resellers.
Climb solutions include cloud security, backup and recovery, endpoint management, firewall and network security, and application security. Through this Sophos partnership, Climb enhances their cybersecurity offering enabling partners to accelerate growth by combining strong cybersecurity expertise, with a more personalised service approach alongside innovative programmes and events, including the upcoming AI and Security Day.
For further media information, please contact:
Aisling Hinchy, Comit, Aisling@Comit.ie / 086 035 37 32
Notes to editors:
The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 600 AI/IT decision-makers and leaders in large enterprises across Ireland (250+ staff), the UK (500+ staff) and Germany (500+ staff) – 200 respondents per market. The data was collected in July/August 2025. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.
** Climb’s AI Academy and Skyward Project
Climb recently launched Skyward Project and AI Academy to help Irish resellers and Managed Services Providers to enhance their AI capabilities. The Skyward Project is a six-step AI partner programme designed to help them to transition from AI curiosity to practical, scalable AI business implementation. A key component of this initiative is the Climb AI Academy, which provides training on AI fundamentals and real-world use cases.
About Climb Channel Solutions
Climb Channel Solutions is a global specialty technology distributor focusing on Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Connectivity, Storage & HCI, Virtualisation & Cloud, and Software Application & Lifecycle. What sets Climb apart is our commitment to transform distribution by providing emerging and established IT technologies, flexible financing, real-time quoting, best-of-breed channel operations, speed to market, and exceptional service to our partners worldwide. Climb Channel Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions (NASDAQ: CLMB). Experience the Climb difference and learn how our people-first approach empowers VARs and MSPs to grow, scale, and accelerate their business.
Visit www.climbcs.com/ie and connect with us on LinkedIn.
About Sophos
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organisations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organisations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.
Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organisations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats. Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organisations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com
