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Rapid7 and Exclusive Networks expand partnership to modernize security operations and accelerate customer success

Rapid7 announced an expanded strategic distribution partnership with Exclusive Networks across the Benelux region to help organizations modernize security operations amid rising AI-enabled threats and regulatory demands such as NIS2 and DORA. The partnership combines Rapid7's AI-powered cybersecurity operations platform with Exclusive Networks' technical expertise and regional support to enable partners to deliver integrated solutions that reduce complexity and improve cyber resilience.

read2 min views1 publishedJul 28, 2026

Claudia Zoon is Senior Manager, Channel Sales at Rapid7.

Across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, organizations are accelerating digital transformation through AI, cloud adoption, and increasingly connected business operations. These investments are creating new opportunities for innovation, but also reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.

In this dynamic environment, Rapid7 is excited to announce an expanded strategic distribution partnership with Exclusive Networks across the Benelux region. Why now? Because as organizations grow, so too do the expectations of security teams. As attack surfaces expand, more sophisticated AI-enabled threats emerge; as compliance requirements evolve, leaders expect security to scale right along with the business – all without adding unnecessary complexity.

In this chaotic environment, cybersecurity customers are demanding experiences that create more calm. This means no more disconnected security tools or reactive approaches, but integrated security operations, trusted expertise, and partners who can help them improve visibility and build long-term cyber resilience.

The Benelux region has long been at the forefront of digital innovation. As organizations continue modernizing their infrastructure, they're also preparing for increasingly rigorous cybersecurity requirements through regulations such as NIS2 and DORA. Along these lines, operational resilience has become a board-level priority, making it more important than ever for security teams to simplify operations while maintaining visibility across their environments.

Meeting these expectations requires more than technology; it requires partners who understand the regional market, can provide specialist expertise, and help customers navigate an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.

Channel partners play a critical role in acting as trusted advisors who help organizations modernize security operations through technology evaluation, solution implementation, and long-term security strategy build-out.

Our expanded partnership with Exclusive Networks reflects Rapid7's continued investment in supporting that partner ecosystem.

Exclusive Networks has established itself as one of the region's leading specialist cybersecurity distributors, combining deep technical expertise with a partner-first approach that prioritizes enablement, collaboration, and long-term growth. Together, we're making it easier for partners to access the technical resources, training, and support needed to deliver stronger outcomes for their customers.

Rapid7's AI-powered cybersecurity operations platform helps organizations simplify security operations by unifying exposure management, threat detection and response, managed services, and security automation into one platform.

Combined with Exclusive Networks' cybersecurity expertise, technical enablement, and regional support, partners are better positioned to expand managed security services, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver integrated cybersecurity solutions that reduce complexity and improve cyber resilience.

Cybersecurity success increasingly depends on strong partnerships that combine innovative technology with local expertise and long-term collaboration.

Rapid7 and Exclusive Networks share a commitment to helping partners grow and enabling organizations across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg to modernize security operations with confidence.

We're excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to working together to help partners build stronger cybersecurity practices and deliver measurable and positive outcomes for customers across the Benelux region.

Ready to grow with Rapid7? Learn more about the Rapid7 PACT Partner Program and discover how Rapid7 and Exclusive Networks are helping partners strengthen cybersecurity operations across the Benelux region.

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