iiTD joins Project QuiltWorks Europe

In recent years, artificial intelligence has changed how cyberattacks are carried out. Modern AI models can analyze large volumes of code and find vulnerabilities that have gone unnoticed for years. Both cybersecurity professionals and attackers use these capabilities, with attackers seeking to find weaknesses in company infrastructure more quickly.

According to CrowdStrike, AI-powered attacks have increased by 89%, while instances of zero-day vulnerabilities being exploited before public disclosure have risen by 42%.

Another striking fact: in 2025, the fastest recorded time for an attacker to move from initial access to lateral movement within a compromised network was just 27 seconds. This means that, after gaining initial access, an attacker may need less than half a minute to begin moving through a company’s infrastructure.

Under these conditions, businesses need to understand which vulnerabilities pose the greatest threat and address them promptly. That is the focus of Project QuiltWorks, a CrowdStrike initiative that combines AI technologies, expert knowledge, and the capabilities of an international partner ecosystem to identify and address cyber risks more quickly.

New members have joined the European Project QuiltWorks partner network, including iiTD, Almaviva Group, Atos, BT, Computacenter, Deutsche Telekom Security, Grant Thornton UK, Intrinsec, Kudelski Security, Orange Cyberdefense, Serviceware, Stoïk, Strong-IT, Telefónica, and TIM AG. With these companies on board, the initiative is expanding its presence in Europe and bringing together even more expertise and practical experience to counter today’s cyber threats.

iiTD’s participation in Project QuiltWorks opens up new opportunities to develop the partner ecosystem and address AI-related cyber risks.

The initiative brings together AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic, NVIDIA technologies, CrowdStrike analytics, AWS cloud infrastructure, and the expertise of international partners, including IBM, KPMG, Zscaler, HCLTech, Picus, and others. This approach makes it possible not only to find hidden vulnerabilities but also to assess the actual risk they pose to businesses and determine which protective measures to prioritize.

As part of Project QuiltWorks’ expansion, CrowdStrike also announced that European partners will gain access to Falcon IQ. This should help them make more effective use of their expertise and accelerate efforts to address vulnerabilities in customers’ infrastructure.

An important component of the initiative is Falcon IQ, a platform that helps organize security assessment findings and determine next steps. It develops potential attack scenarios, helps prioritize cybersecurity investments, and supports the creation of vulnerability remediation plans. By automating parts of the assessment and prioritization process, it allows specialists to focus more on critical risks.

For our partners, this means new opportunities above all:

• Developing expertise. Access to the knowledge and practices of an international community working to defend against emerging AI-related threats.
• More effective risk management. The opportunity to develop approaches to vulnerability assessment that account for how vulnerabilities are exploited, attacker activity, and the impact on customers’ businesses.
• New partner competencies. CrowdStrike is introducing QuiltWorks Sales Pioneer accreditation for professionals who complete four CrowdStrike Sales Associate (CSA) accreditations. This creates additional opportunities for training and expertise development within the partner channel.
• International collaboration. Participation in a broader ecosystem of technology companies, integrators, and cybersecurity specialists working together to counter emerging threats.

In this way, Project QuiltWorks combines the technological capabilities of global companies with the practical expertise of local partners. This collaborative model helps organizations not only obtain information about vulnerabilities but also use it to reduce cyber risks systematically and measurably.

At the same time, the practical experience of European partners plays an important role in implementing the initiative. They understand the characteristics of local markets, data protection requirements, and the specifics of their customers’ IT infrastructure. This makes it possible to tailor cybersecurity recommendations to specific business needs, account for regulatory constraints, and focus resources on the most significant threats.

We are proud that iiTD has become part of Project QuiltWorks alongside leading international cybersecurity companies. For us, this is an important recognition of our expertise and another step in developing international partnerships.

We sincerely thank CrowdStrike for its trust and the opportunity to join an initiative that brings together technology, experience, and industry-wide efforts to improve cybersecurity. We value our collaboration and look forward to growing together, creating new opportunities for partners and customers. There is much work ahead of us, along with new ideas and projects. And we are delighted to be part of this journey!