Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, and Pax8, a leading cloud commerce marketplace, have announced a strategic partnership to streamline security management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This collaboration offers the most comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions available on the Pax8 Marketplace, providing MSPs with a single source for best-in-class protection.
This partnership addresses a key challenge for MSPs. The Sophos MSP Perspectives 2024 report reveals that consolidating security stacks with a single vendor can significantly reduce daily security management time – by nearly 50% for those using a few vendors and up to 69% for those managing six or more. By partnering with Pax8, Sophos simplifies solution integration, enhances efficiency, strengthens security posture, and streamlines cloud procurement.
“Sophos and Pax8 are aligned in our mission to empower MSPs with best-in-class security services and products while simplifying lifecycle management and reducing operational overhead. This agreement makes it even easier for MSPs to work with Sophos, accelerating their access to critical cybersecurity tools and enabling them to better protect their customers,” said Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos.
Four Key Advantages for MSPs:
Expanded Revenue Opportunities: Access the most comprehensive portfolio of security offerings from a single vendor on the Pax8 Marketplace, driving new revenue streams.
Reduced Overhead Costs: Simplify procurement and billing through a fully integrated Pax8 Marketplace experience, freeing up billable hours.
Seamless Experience: Benefit from coordinated MSP enablement, support, and sales training initiatives.
Enhanced Microsoft Security: Comprehensive 24/7 security for MSPs’ Microsoft Defender customers with Sophos’ MDR service for Microsoft environments.
“MSPs need solutions that align with their operations—cloud-first, flexible, and easy to manage at scale,” said Scott Chasin, CEO of Pax8. “By bringing Sophos’ innovative security offerings to our marketplace, we’re providing our partners with access to enterprise-grade security solutions for their SMB customers, simplifying management, reducing risk, and driving profitability.”
Comprehensive Security, Unparalleled Efficiency:
“MSPs can cut their daily management time almost in half by consolidating on a single cybersecurity platform – and Sophos enables them to achieve that goal,” said Raja Patel, Chief Product Officer, Sophos. “With a complete portfolio of Sophos cybersecurity solutions, Pax8 MSPs have extensive opportunities to sell additional revenue-generating products and services.”
Sophos X-Ops Threat Intelligence and MDR:
Backed by real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops, a global team of threat hunters and security analysts, Sophos’ solutions provide proactive, AI-driven protection. As a leading pure-play cybersecurity provider of MDR services, Sophos protects over 28,000 organizations globally. Sophos MDR insights further strengthen security by providing unparalleled protection. Automated threat detection, managed response, and deep security insights equip MSPs to enhance defenses, minimize risk, and reduce management complexity.
Enhanced Security for Microsoft Environments:
With over 60% of Sophos MDR customers managed by MSPs, Sophos has unique insights into attacks on these environments. This knowledge is used to update defenses in real-time. Sophos’ robust MDR service for Microsoft environments helps Pax8 MSPs elevate the security of clients using Microsoft Defender and maximizes their Microsoft investments. The Sophos MDR service through Pax8 can be leveraged fully managed by Sophos, or to augment in-house teams, including 24/7 coverage. For MSPs with in-house MDR services, the new AI Assistant in Sophos XDR helps operators of all skill levels neutralize threats faster.
Availability
The Sophos offering will be available on the Pax8 Marketplace starting February 28, 2025. Pax8 partners interested in learning more about Sophos offerings coming to the Pax8 Marketplace can learn more and sign up at www.sophos.com/msp.