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CMS Distribution has partnered with Swissbit, a company specialising in secure digital technologies. The collaboration aims to improve digital security by protecting user identities across websites, applications, corporate networks, and online services, while also ensuring secure physical access control.
Cybersecurity remains a significant concern, with 90% of internet users worried about compromised passwords and 61% of cyberattacks resulting from credential breaches. This growing risk highlights the need for stronger authentication methods. Swissbit’s iShield Key series is designed to provide security against phishing, social engineering, and unauthorised account access. The technology supports multi-factor authentication and public key infrastructure, offering protection without adding unnecessary complexity.
Steffen Allert, Director Sales Security Solutions at Swissbit, described the partnership as an important step in expanding the company’s presence in the UK and Ireland. He noted CMS Distribution’s experience in distributing technology to IT resellers and its understanding of how products reach the market. He added that the collaboration will enable Swissbit to expand its authentication solutions to a wider range of users.
Sophia Anastasi, Head of Enterprise Sales at CMS Distribution, said Swissbit’s authentication technology will enhance CMS’s security offerings for partners in the UK and Ireland.
CMS Distribution works with more than 200 manufacturers and provides technology solutions to corporate resellers, managed service providers, online and high-street retailers, and IT firms. Its customers range from large multinational organisations to smaller independent businesses.
The company focuses on identifying technologies that meet current market needs while also supporting established brands. Its services include helping partners position products effectively and improve access to customers.
Swissbit, based in Germany, develops authentication and data protection solutions that prioritise security and reliability. The company combines hardware and firmware expertise with advanced packaging techniques to produce secure storage, identity protection, and authentication products. Its offerings meet industrial standards for quality and long-term use.
The company’s authentication technology is used across industries such as automation, networking, edge computing, transportation, critical infrastructure, defence, and the public sector. Its products provide secure access controls that align with cybersecurity regulations.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving authentication methods in response to increasing cyber threats. As attacks targeting credentials become more sophisticated, stronger security measures are required to protect user identities. Swissbit’s iShield Key series, combined with CMS Distribution’s network, will help businesses and individuals in the UK and Ireland strengthen their security and reduce the risks of unauthorised access.
This collaboration is expected to support organisations looking to improve digital security. Both companies will work together to ensure businesses and individuals have access to authentication technologies that reduce vulnerability to cyber threats. Swissbit’s experience in secure authentication, combined with CMS Distribution’s role in technology distribution, highlights the potential of the partnership in addressing security challenges.
