Malwarebytes Appoints Kendra Krause as General Manager of ThreatDown Business Unit

New leadership to fuel product and channel momentum

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, today announced the appointment of Kendra Krause as its General Manager. A seasoned cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience building and scaling global channel go-to-market strategies, Krause's appointment signals a new chapter in ThreatDown's strategic growth.

"Kendra brings deep cybersecurity and channel expertise, along with a proven track record," said Marcin Kleczynski, Founder and CEO of Malwarebytes. "She will play a pivotal role in shaping ThreatDown's future."

Prior to joining Malwarebytes, Krause served as Senior Vice President of Global Channels at Sophos, where she led the company's transition to a fully channel-first model and drove partner growth across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise segments. She has also held leadership roles at Fortinet, SonicWALL, and WatchGuard.

"My vision is to strengthen ThreatDown's channel-first model and amplify the strong outcomes we're driving for customers and partners," said Krause. "ThreatDown's solutions are among the most powerful I've seen, and the opportunity ahead is enormous. I'm excited to work closely with the leadership team as we move fast, think boldly, and drive toward winning outcomes."

In her new role, Krause will focus on advancing ThreatDown's portfolio of effective, efficient, and easy-to-use threat detection and response products and services. She will also lead the evolution of the channel and go-to-market programs for resellers, managed service providers (MSPs), and distribution partners – emphasizing simplicity and competitiveness. Additionally, Krause will expand go-to-market capabilities to accelerate growth and deepen customer and partner engagement.

ThreatDown continues to earn strong recognition from customers and industry leaders, underscoring its commitment to product and service excellence. MRG Effitas recently named ThreatDown Endpoint Protection as its first-ever Product of the Year, awarding it the highest possible score. AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation recently honored ThreatDown with both Product of the Year and Top Remediation Time awards in its latest Advanced In-The-Wild Malware test. In G2's Summer 2025 rankings, ThreatDown was named a Grid Leader across three key categories: Managed Detection & Response, Endpoint Detection and Response, and Endpoint Protection Suites. Building on this momentum, Malwarebytes recently launched ThreatDown Email Security, delivering adaptive, real-time protection against advanced email-based threats – seamlessly integrated with endpoint security. Under Krause's leadership, ThreatDown will continue to prioritize product innovation and excellence, while expanding market reach, and driving transformative results for partners and customers.

To learn more about the latest threats and cyber protection strategies for businesses and the channel, visit threatdown.com or follow ThreatDown on LinkedIn and X.

About ThreatDown
ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes, is a leader in endpoint security simplicity. Fueled by world-class threat research, proprietary AI engines, and a legacy of eliminating threats others miss, ThreatDown is recognized by MRG Effitas, AVLab Cybersecurity Foundation, and G2 as a leader in threat detection and response. Our powerful, efficient, and easy-to-use solutions protect people, devices, and data – within minutes. The company is headquartered in California with offices in Europe and Asia.

ThreatDown Media Contact:
Julianne Cavanaugh, Public Relations
[email protected] 

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