AI SPERA, the cybersecurity company behind Criminal IP, an AI-powered threat intelligence and attack surface management (ASM) platform, has announced its official entry into the European market through a partnership with DotForce, a leading cybersecurity distributor headquartered in Italy. This collaboration will bring Criminal IP’s advanced capabilities to enterprises and public institutions across Southern Europe, including Spain and Portugal, with plans to broaden its footprint throughout the region.
DotForce has built a strong reputation as a trusted channel for delivering next-generation IT and security solutions to enterprises and government agencies across Europe. By integrating Criminal IP into its system integrator partner ecosystem, DotForce will enable organizations to gain real-time visibility of external-facing assets and strengthen their defenses against the rising tide of sophisticated cyber threats.
The timing of this expansion comes as Europe faces escalating cyber risks. Italy, in particular, ranks among the top three European markets for illicit network access trading. A major ransomware incident in 2021 compromised sensitive data from 76 Italian enterprises, underscoring the need for proactive defense strategies at both national and enterprise levels.
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Criminal IP is powered by a robust 44-petabyte threat intelligence infrastructure supported by more than 1,000 servers. The platform continuously monitors 4.3 billion IP addresses worldwide and delivers Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) via the cloud. Its always-on scanning technology proactively identifies vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. Already trusted in more than 150 countries, Criminal IP integrates with over 40 leading global security vendors, including Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks.
Fabrizio Bressani, CEO of DotForce, commented, “Our mission is to empower partners with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Criminal IP’s attack surface management and threat intelligence capabilities bring immediate value to security teams, with seamless automation and platform integration.”
Byungtak Kang, CEO of AI SPERA, added, “Partnering with DotForce marks a pivotal milestone for Criminal IP in Europe. This collaboration validates our technology in one of the world’s most advanced security markets and accelerates our integration into the regional ecosystem. With a target of 50 global partnerships, we will continue expanding into emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa, building Criminal IP into a truly global security platform.”
