The new partnership aims to empower enterprises to build cyber-resilient workforces and drive a culture of awareness across the region.
VAD Technologies, a leading value-added distributor in the region, has partnered with CyberX — a platform dedicated to raising cybersecurity awareness and enabling professionals to stay ahead of evolving threats. The collaboration reinforces VAD’s position as a leading value-added distributor specialising in cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions.
Mario Velojvic, General Manager of VAD Technologies, said, “At VAD Technologies, our mission has always been to bring best-of-breed solutions that add true value to our partners and end-users. Partnering with CyberX is a natural extension of this strategy, as they address one of the biggest gaps in cybersecurity—the human factor.”
Strategic fit for a safer digital future
VAD Technologies’ strategy has long been to align with vendors who deliver innovation and tangible value to the market. CyberX stood out for its engaging, gamified approach to cybersecurity awareness — bridging the critical gap between technology and human behaviour.
“The gamified awareness platform complements our existing portfolio by combining advanced technologies with people-centric training. Together, we are not only helping enterprises strengthen compliance and resilience, but also supporting broader regional initiatives to create safer digital economies. This collaboration underscores our role as the value-added cybersecurity distributor of choice in the GCC,” added Veljovic.
VAD’s extensive channel ecosystem, CyberX’s awareness and phishing simulation solutions will be made available to partners across the region. This integration will help enterprises fortify their first line of defence — their people — by combining engaging, continuous awareness training with advanced cybersecurity technologies.
Unlike conventional training tools, CyberX’s platform offers highly interactive and locally tailored simulations that drive behavioural change rather than compliance-driven engagement. Its adaptability allows organisations to customise training journeys based on industry, risk level, and employee role, ensuring that learning is relevant and effective.
“Over the next three to five years, we expect this partnership to play a pivotal role in shaping a more mature cybersecurity culture across the region.”
“By combining VAD Technologies’ strong channel ecosystem with CyberX’s innovative awareness solutions, we aim to significantly reduce the risks associated with human error—the leading cause of breaches. Strategically, this will not only help enterprises strengthen compliance and resilience but also support governments’ and regulators’ broader visions of creating safer digital economies in the GCC. Together, we see this collaboration setting a new benchmark for people-centric cybersecurity in the region,” said Velojvic.
Driving compliance and culture
The collaboration between VAD and CyberX provides enterprises with regulatory-aligned training programmes that not only meet compliance requirements but also foster a proactive security culture.
“At CyberX, our mission has always been to transform awareness into a practical shield for enterprises,” said Reem Alzamil, CEO of CyberX.
“By integrating our gamified awareness programmes into VAD’s robust channel ecosystem, we empower employees to recognise, respond to, and prevent evolving threats. Compliance is no longer a checklist; it’s a journey,” Reem explained. “Through this partnership, we help organisations go beyond audits — instilling secure behaviours that reduce human-related risks long after the compliance cycle ends.”
Looking ahead, both organisations envision their partnership playing a pivotal role in shaping a more mature cybersecurity culture across the GCC. Over the next three to five years, VAD and CyberX aim to help enterprises transition from reactive defence to proactive resilience.
“We see this partnership as a catalyst for transformation,” Reem added. “Together, VAD and CyberX will empower organisations to close the human-risk gap and elevate the GCC’s position as a global leader in cyber maturity.”