Pax8 launches new security program for MSPs

Cloud marketplace Pax8 has launched a new security program to help managed service provider (MSP) partners establish their own security practices

The Pax8 Security Program is currently available in North America and will be available in APAC and EMEA later in the year.

Based on the the Center of Internet Security's Control Framework, the program offers partners an account team, resources and tools to help them become proficient in cybersecurity prevention.

“As cyberattacks continue to rise among the small-midsized business (SMB) market, more companies are turning to managed service providers for guidance,” said Vicky Critchley, corporate VP of partner experience at Pax8.

“However, MSPs often struggle with maintaining cybersecurity proficiency in the evolving landscape and demonstrating the benefits of cybersecurity investments to their clients. Through our game-changing program, Pax8 is not just offering competitively priced solutions; we’re providing partners with a proven path to success based on recognised industry standards, quantifiable results, and future-proofed solutions.”

The two key components of the Pax8 Security Program focus on helping partners strengthen their business acumen and become more knowledgeable on vendor solutions.

The business track delivers business and category-level education and enablement through virtual instructor-led training sessions.

Each session consists of three to four 90-minute live virtual educational sessions. The vendor track provides vendor-specific education and enablement and includes on-demand vendor training, professional services offerings and Pax8-assisted sales calls.

“In today’s world where threat actors are becoming more intelligent and cyber attacks more complex, simply having access to security products is not enough – you need a true partner in cybersecurity,” said Andrew Scott, president of US-based MSP AFScott.

“Pax8 has proven to be that partner, and their enablement resources have helped us have deeper conversations with our clients around risk. They now understand that security is constantly evolving and a cost of doing business, and 99 percent of our partners are now more protected through our security offering. The security program Pax8 is building is unlike others I’ve seen, and critical for MSPs looking to level up their practice.”

To develop the program, Pax8 collaborated with cybersecurity vendors including Microsoft, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Blackpoint Cyber, Avanon, Proofpoint, uSecure and Acronis.

The program includes product offerings from SentinelOne and CrowdStrike, which "provide partners with holistic and affordable solutions to secure their clients," Pax8 said.