Chillisoft signs Entrust to Meet Critical Identity Security Needs in Australia
Chillisoft signs Entrust to Meet Critical Identity Security Needs in Australia.
Sydney 04 February 2026 – Chillisoft, a multi-award-winning specialist cybersecurity solutions distributor, today announced an agreement in Australia with Entrust, a leading provider of identity-centric security solutions. Under this partnership, Chillisoft will offer Entrusts comprehensive identity security solutions in Australia, after initially forming a relationship with Entrust in New Zealand in 2025
Chillisoft, established in 1998, has been growing rapidly across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. In particular, with Gavin Lawless coming on board as the Australian CEO with an equity position in April 2025, the Australian business has been expanding significantly. Chillisoft thrives in servicing the Pacific region, providing the best possible cybersecurity solutions and helping fast growing cyber vendors scale. Chillisoft works with leading and emerging vendors to bring top-level solutions to its reseller partners and their customers.
Entrust brings cutting-edge identity security solutions to the region, helping businesses fortify their digital defences against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. With expertise in identity verification, authentication, and encryption, Entrust empowers organisations to protect sensitive customer data, prevent fraudulent transactions, and strengthen trust in digital interactions. By deploying advanced identity protection measures, Australian companies can proactively combat cybercrime, reducing financial losses and ensuring regulatory compliance in an era where digital security is paramount.
Gavin Lawless the Chillisoft Australian CEO says, “As we continue to scale our Australian business, Entrust is a very important and relevant vendor for us to be representing as we take leading cyber security vendors to market and empower organisations to safeguard their digital assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape. We keep on looking for vendors that can be a meaningful part of our partners offering, and Entrust’s portfolio of identity security, encryption, and digital certificate solutions enables us and our partners to provide businesses with industry-leading protection against cyber threats.”
Australia is confronting a burgeoning identity security crisis, with identity theft impacting up to 255,000 Australians annually (1.2% of the adult population) and inflicting economic losses of AUD 3.1 billion per year according to a recent study. Businesses are especially at risk, with a large proportion of organisations suffering identity-related breaches in the past year, leading to millions of dollars in direct financial losses. Critical personal data such as passports and driver’s licences continue to be among the most frequently compromised credentials.”
Marc Airo-Farulla – Sales VP APAC – Cryptographic Data Security of Entrust added, “We are pleased to partner with Chillisoft to meet the needs of customers in Australia. Chillisoft has a proven track record that can help us broaden our reach in the region and meet the growing needs of customers. This partnership will enable us to deliver our advanced identity security solutions to a wider audience, helping businesses protect their digital interactions and secure their operations.”
About Entrust:
Entrust is an innovative leader in identity-centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI-enabled security offerings. We enable organisations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world – so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network. We are trusted by the world’s most trusted organisations. Learn more at www.entrust.com.
About Chillisoft:
Chillisoft is a multi-award-winning specialist cybersecurity solutions distributor – Operating across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and established in 1998. With continuous growth, Chillisoft thrives in servicing the Oceania region, providing the best possible cybersecurity solutions. Chillisoft works with leading and emerging vendors to bring top-level solutions to its reseller partners and their customers. The company carefully selects leading and emerging products from reliable and reputable vendors that can benefit our reseller partners and end-user customer in target markets.