Managed security services provider (MSSP) stories

Abacus Group has acquired managed security firm Entara, boosting its global cybersecurity services with AI-driven incident response for financial clients.

LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.

Pax8 is broadening its cybersecurity offerings by adding Check Point’s AI-powered security suite to its Marketplace for managed service providers worldwide.

Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.

Australian businesses face more complex cyberattacks as AI-powered ransomware, BEC, and supply chain threats escalate, warns Borderless CS CEO Jayaprakash Muthusamy.

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

SOCRadar expands its MSSP programme with free AI training and new tools to help partners boost automation, scale operations and improve threat detection.

Ekco has acquired Manchester cyber security firm Predatech, expanding its pen testing services and opening its first northern England office in the UK.

Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.

CrowdStrike and Wipro have partnered to enhance cybersecurity with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, offering AI-driven threat detection and cost-effective, scalable security solutions.

Rakuten Mobile partners with Cloudflare to offer managed Zero Trust security services, enhancing digital transformation for Japan's SMEs amid rising cyber threats.

SureStack launches an AI-driven cybersecurity platform to optimise security stacks, boosting real-time validation and vulnerability detection for organisations.

Gurucul unveils Self-Driving SIEM with AI agents to automate security tasks, cutting costs by 40% and boosting analyst productivity in threat management.

CrowdStrike has unveiled its annual APJ Partner Awards, recognising outstanding contributions from partners across the Asia Pacific and Japan regions.

ManageEngine's Log360 is evolving into a security analytics platform, enabling proactive threat detection and seamless integration for enterprises at competitive prices.

Kaspersky has unveiled significant upgrades to its Partner Program for Managed Security Service Providers, aiming to better support evolving partner needs into 2025.

Atos has launched its Google Cloud Managed Security Services portfolio, achieving Security Specialisation to boost cybersecurity for clients in EMEA and North America.

Fortinet has honoured its Australia Partner of the Year winners for 2024, recognising their pivotal contributions to cybersecurity and customer engagement.

Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.

Swimlane has unveiled its new Vulnerability Response Management solution, aimed at enhancing risk reduction and compliance for security teams in enterprises and MSSPs.