Qual Limited Named Barracuda Application Protection Partner of the Year at Discover26

James shared his reaction on LinkedIn after the event:

“Barracuda never disappoint with their fabulous Discover conferences, this time in Malta. Very proud also to be bringing home Partner of the Year for #applicationprotection #waf.”

Barracuda’s official partner account also commented:

“Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition, Qual Limited!”

Recognising Application Protection Expertise

Application protection has become an increasingly important part of modern cyber security strategy. As businesses rely more heavily on cloud platforms, web applications, customer portals and digital services, protecting those applications from attack is essential.

Application security is no longer just a technical concern. It directly affects operational resilience, customer trust, compliance and business continuity. Solutions such as web application firewalls, application protection platforms and wider cyber security controls help organisations reduce risk and strengthen their defensive posture.

This award highlights Qual Limited’s continued commitment to helping customers protect critical systems and improve cyber resilience through trusted vendor partnerships.

Over Two Decades as a Barracuda Partner

Qual Limited’s relationship with Barracuda Networks spans more than 20 years. Over that time, cyber security has changed significantly, from traditional perimeter protection to cloud-first, application-led and resilience-focused security strategies.

Throughout that evolution, Qual Limited has continued to support customers with practical advice, trusted solutions and long-term technology guidance.

Being recognised as Application Protection Partner of the Year is not just about one project or one event. It reflects years of technical development, customer support and partnership between Qual Limited and Barracuda Networks.

Supporting Customers With Stronger Cyber Protection

For many organisations, cyber security can feel complex. Threats evolve quickly, platforms change, and internal teams are often under pressure to protect more systems with limited time and resources.

Qual Limited works with customers to make cyber security clearer, more structured and easier to manage. Our role is to help organisations understand where risk exists, what protection is needed and how the right technology can support long-term stability.

Application protection is a key part of that approach. Whether organisations need to protect public-facing applications, strengthen resilience against web-based threats or improve wider security posture, Qual Limited provides guidance built around real business requirements.

Thank You to Barracuda Networks

We would like to thank Barracuda Networks for this recognition and for their continued support over many years of partnership.

We are also proud of the work carried out by James McKee and the wider Qual Limited team, whose knowledge, commitment and customer-first approach continue to strengthen our cyber security offering.

Awards like this are a welcome recognition of the work that happens behind the scenes every day: helping customers stay protected, supported and prepared for the challenges ahead.

If your organisation is reviewing application protection, web application security or wider cyber resilience, speak to Qual Limited about application protection and cyber security solutions.