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Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, a leading cloud commerce marketplace. The collaboration aims to streamline cybersecurity management for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) by offering Sophos’ extensive security portfolio on the Pax8 Marketplace.

This move introduces one of the most comprehensive security offerings available to Pax8’s network of over 40,000 MSPs, providing them with simplified operations, enhanced efficiency, and a consolidated security stack.

A Game-Changer for MSPs

According to the Sophos MSP Perspectives 2024 Report, MSPs that consolidate their security stack under a single vendor reduce daily security management time by nearly 50%. For MSPs juggling multiple security vendors, this time-saving benefit increases to 69%.

Through this partnership, MSPs can access Sophos’ full cybersecurity suite, including:

Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Intercept X-powered Endpoint Protection
Sophos Firewall
AI-driven security solutions backed by Sophos X-Ops threat intelligence

By centralizing security management, MSPs can reduce operational complexity, cut overhead costs, and improve response times to cyber threats.

Enhanced Security and Profitability

Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos, emphasized that this partnership aligns with their goal of empowering MSPs with best-in-class security solutions.

“With cybersecurity, speed and innovation are essential for defending against attackers. This partnership with Pax8 accelerates MSP access to critical cybersecurity tools, enabling them to better protect their customers in an increasingly complex and volatile threat landscape,” said Levy.

Scott Chasin, CEO of Pax8, noted that MSPs require cloud-first security solutions that are scalable, flexible, and easy to manage.

“Pax8 is revolutionizing how MSPs access and deploy cloud-based solutions, and cybersecurity is a vital component of that transformation,” said Chasin. “By integrating Sophos’ enterprise-grade security into our marketplace, we are giving partners access to powerful protection that simplifies management, reduces risk, and drives profitability.”

Sophos MDR for Microsoft Defender

Sophos’ MDR service for Microsoft Defender further enhances security for Microsoft-based environments. The service provides 24/7 protection, reducing the risk of breaches during nights and weekends—a period when cyberattacks are more likely to occur.

MSPs can either leverage Sophos MDR as a fully managed service or use it to enhance their in-house cybersecurity teams. The AI Assistant in Sophos Extended Detection and Response (XDR) allows security analysts of all skill levels to neutralize threats faster.

Availability

Sophos’ cybersecurity solutions will be available on the Pax8 Marketplace starting February 28, 2025. MSPs can sign up for more details at www.sophos.com/msp.

A Milestone in Cybersecurity Innovation

With cyber threats growing in complexity, this partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening cybersecurity for businesses worldwide. By combining Pax8’s extensive MSP network with Sophos’ industry-leading security solutions, the collaboration offers a seamless, efficient, and scalable cybersecurity framework for service providers.