Leicestershire, UK, April 13th, 2026 – Kite, an independent IT distributor focused on delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to the UK and Ireland, has announced a strategic partnership with ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes, supplier of the award-winning, all-in-one ThreatDown cybersecurity software platform for managed detection and response and advanced email protection.
“We are very excited to be announcing this new partnership with ThreatDown.” said Dave Marshall, Director at Kite, “With the threat landscape always evolving and a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, there is clear demand for a solution which is simple enough for users of any skill level to pick up, but sophisticated enough to provide extensive protection against threats.”
“ThreatDown’s platform is the perfect solution to these issues, and their robust partner support makes them an excellent addition to Kite’s vendor portfolio. We look forward to introducing ThreatDown to our channel partners and help drive growth and opportunities across the UK.”
Kite specialises in bringing next-generation cybersecurity solutions to the UK channel, helping innovative global vendors scale their presence in the UK and Ireland with bespoke marketing and sales services. By focusing on responsive, collaborative partnerships, Kite delivers top-tier service to its channel partners.
ThreatDown delivers an all-in-one cybersecurity solution, including EDR, MDR, Email Security, Patch Management, and more into one simple to use, readily accessible cloud-based console. The platform combines industry-leading technology with the services of experienced cybersecurity experts to simplify protection and ease the burden on IT teams, while still catching and guarding against the threats that other solutions miss.
“This new partnership with Kite will be a big step forward for us in expanding and strengthening our presence in the UK.” said Brian Kane, VP Global MSP & Distribution at ThreatDown, “IT teams are stretched increasingly thin, and organisations are on the hunt for a cost-effective solution which covers all of their bases without extensive time and skill investment. ThreatDown answers these problems with an all-in-one platform that’s easy to use, readily available, and backed up by a 24/7/365 team of expert security analysts.”
“Kite’s focus on relationships across the UK channel, coupled with the strength of our own partner program, makes this the ideal partnership for us to drive adoption of the ThreatDown platform. We’re looking forward to working together and bringing simpler cybersecurity to overstretched IT teams.”
About Kite
Kite is a UK and Ireland-focused distributor of next-generation cybersecurity solutions, working with innovative technology vendors and specialist partners to scale their businesses in the region. With a responsive and collaborative approach, Kite provides comprehensive marketing and sales services to help vendors and partners succeed in the competitive cybersecurity market.
About ThreatDown
ThreatDown delivers a channel-first cybersecurity platform built for partners delivering modern managed security. With 24×7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR) backed by powerful Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), ThreatDown enables organisations to stop advanced threats quickly and confidently — while helping partners grow predictable recurring revenue.
