HANDD Business Solutions joins Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program

HANDD operates globally with over 1000 customers and are a trusted partner to more than 150 customers across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & Vietnam.

HANDD Business Solutions has joined Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program as it looks to meet new and evolving customer challenges in the Southeast Asian region. As a data security and cybersecurity solutions specialist, HANDD operates globally with over 1000 customers and are a trusted partner to more than 150 customers across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & Vietnam.

Specializing in secure data movement (MFT) and integration platforms (SOAP), HANDDs accomplished engineers and consultancy team provide independent advice on the identification, integration and roll out of information protection & secure data movement platforms into world leading organizations within industry sectors including oil and gas, finance and insurance.

By joining the Fortinet Engage Partner Program, Alex Cruden, Director of Consulting Services at HANDD Business Solutions stated that the partnership is a significant step for HANDD as they look to strengthen their focus on data protection.

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“With Fortinet’s AI-powered FortiDLP at the core of our offering, we can help businesses prevent data exfiltration, reduce false positives, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. The program provides a valuable and flexible platform that enables us to build a differentiated security practice tailored to customer needs,” said Cruden.

He added that the collaboration also allows them to leverage Fortinet’s extensive cybersecurity portfolio to deliver integrated solutions that not only enhance data security but also maximize business opportunities for their customers.

Meanwhile, Peerapong Jongvibool, Senior Director, Southeast Asia at Fortinet stated that Fortinet’s partnership with HANDD reflects its shared commitment to strengthening data protection and cybersecurity for businesses in Malaysia and beyond.

"As a Fortinet Engage Partner, HANDD’s expertise in data security and compliance complements the Fortinet Security Fabric’s AI-driven threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities. By working together, we empower organizations to better safeguard their critical assets, mitigate data loss risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. This collaboration reinforces our mission to provide enterprises with the most advanced security solutions to address evolving cyber threats while enabling digital transformation,” said Jongvibool.

The Fortinet Engage Partner Program not only provides enablement tools for partners but is also focused on enabling growth opportunities that are unique with Fortinet’s expansive portfolio built around the Fortinet Security Fabric, which is designed to secure customers’ entire infrastructure from the data center to the cloud.

Apart from that, Fortinet is also committed to helping partners grow productive, predictable, and rewarding relationships to differentiate themselves from competitors. The Fortinet Engage Partner program helps partners acquire the industry knowledge they need to increase business opportunities, deliver digital acceleration for customers with customizable programs, and accelerate partner growth.

A UK-headquartered solutions provider, HANDD has a regional office in Malaysia and works with a range of market-leading vendors that bring a wealth of experience in enabling complex data integrations for faster, smoother and easier deployment, protecting the asset residing at the heart of every modern business data.