London, United Kingdom – 2nd September 2026 – eSentire, a leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Controlled Autonomy SecOps, today announced a new strategic partnership with CMS Distribution, a leading value-added technology distributor serving customers and partners across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Through the partnership, CMS Distribution will bring eSentire’s multi-signal MDR capabilities, 24/7 Security Operations Centre expertise, threat hunting, incident handling and response services to its expanding ecosystem of resellers, MSPs, MSSPs and value-added partners. The collaboration will help partners strengthen their cybersecurity portfolios and support customers seeking expert-led detection and response without adding complexity to their existing security operations.
eSentire protects more than 2,000 organisations across over 35 industries worldwide, combining agentic AI, engineered human-judgement controls and experienced security analysts to detect, contain and neutralise cyber threats at speed. CMS Distribution brings a strong channel footprint, deep vendor relationships and a broad technology portfolio, helping innovative technology brands reach the right customers through value-added services and go-to-market support.
Supporting the Channel with Expert-Led Cybersecurity
The partnership is designed to meet growing demand from organisations that need rapid, reliable protection against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. By working together, eSentire and CMS Distribution will enable partners to deliver enterprise-grade MDR outcomes while maintaining customer choice, flexibility and support for existing security investments.
“Cybersecurity has become a board-level priority for organisations of every size, and partners need proven solutions that are simple to position, easy to adopt and trusted to deliver outcomes,” said Huw Jones, Chief Business Officer at CMS Distribution. “Our partnership with eSentire expands the capabilities available to our channel community and helps partners address one of the most urgent customer challenges in the market.”
“CMS Distribution has a strong reputation for helping technology vendors scale through the channel,” said Phil Skelton, Senior Director at eSentire. “Together, we can make advanced MDR more accessible to partners and their customers, helping organisations strengthen resilience, reduce response times and stay ahead of disruption.”
Availability
eSentire solutions are available through CMS Distribution with immediate effect. Partners interested in learning more should contact their CMS Distribution account manager or visit the CMS Distribution cybersecurity team for further information.
About eSentire
eSentire is a leader in Controlled Autonomy SecOps, protecting more than 2,000 organisations across over 35 industries around the world. Founded in 2001, eSentire combines agentic AI operatives, multi-signal attack surface coverage, 24/7 threat hunters and expert human judgement to expose, detect and neutralise cyberattacks before they disrupt business operations.
About CMS Distribution
CMS Distribution is a leading value-added technology distributor that helps technology brands grow and succeed by connecting innovative products with the right customers. Since 1988, CMS Distribution has represented more than 200 world-class manufacturers and supports partners with value-added services across areas including cybersecurity, software, hardware, storage, networking, cloud services, consumer electronics and information security.
Media Contacts
eSentire: Tilly Holland, Marketing Director
CMS Distribution: Nabil Sattaoui, Marketing Transformation Officer
