PAX8, the leading cloud marketplace, today announced a strategic partnership with Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions to combat cyberattacks. The collaboration brings the most comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions to the PAX8 network of more than 40,000 managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs in the Pax8 network now have a single destination for best-in-class cybersecurity offerings from one vendor — including Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Sophos Endpoint powered by Intercept X, and Sophos Firewall. This partnership streamlines how channel partners operate, simplifies billing, and reduces complexity in managing cybersecurity for their customers.
According to the Sophos MSP Perspectives 2024 report, MSPs that consolidate their security stack with a single vendor can cut daily security management time by nearly 50% — and that saving rises to 69% for organizations juggling six or more security vendors. By partnering with PAX8, Sophos removes a major operational barrier for MSPs, enabling them to manage cybersecurity through a single vendor platform that streamlines solution integration and procurement cycles while improving efficiency and security posture.
“Sophos and Pax8 are closely aligned with our mission to empower MSPs with best-in-class security services and products while simplifying lifecycle management and reducing operational overhead. MSPs want vendors that are easy to work with, and this agreement makes it even simpler for MSPs to work with Sophos, a priority we have long pursued,” said Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos. “In cybersecurity, speed and innovation are critical to defending against attackers. This partnership with PAX8 accelerates MSP access to essential cybersecurity tools, enabling them to better protect their customers in an increasingly complex and volatile threat landscape.”
Key benefits of the Sophos and PAX8 partnership for MSPs include:
- Generating new revenue opportunities by offering the most comprehensive suite of security solutions from a single vendor on the Pax8 Marketplace.
- Reducing overhead and freeing billable hours by simplifying procurement and billing through a fully integrated Pax8 marketplace experience.
- Empowering partners with seamless experiences through coordinated MSP enablement, support, and sales training initiatives.
- Providing compatible, comprehensive 24/7 protection for MSPs’ Microsoft Defender customers via Sophos’ MDR service for Microsoft environments.
“MSPs today need solutions that match how they operate — intelligent, flexible, and easy to manage at scale. PAX8 is transforming how MSPs access and deploy cloud-based solutions, and cybersecurity is a core part of that stack,” said Scott Chasin, CEO of PAX8. “Bringing Sophos’ innovative security offerings to our marketplace gives Pax8 partners access to enterprise-grade security for their SMB customers in a way that simplifies management, lowers risk, and drives profitability.”
Comprehensive security, unmatched efficiency
“MSPs report they could cut daily management time by nearly half by consolidating onto a single cybersecurity platform — and Sophos enables them to meet that goal. By managing all customer security within the cloud-based Sophos Central platform, MSPs can reduce workload and free valuable billable time,” said Raja Patel, Chief Product Officer, Sophos. “With a full complement of Sophos cybersecurity solutions available through PAX8, MSPs have expanded opportunities to sell additional revenue-generating products and services that address their customers’ evolving security needs.”
Backed by real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops — a global team of elite threat hunters and security analysts — Sophos delivers proactive, AI-driven protection against cyberattacks. Insights from Sophos MDR, the largest pure-play provider of MDR services protecting more than 28,000 organizations worldwide, further strengthen defenses by providing MSPs and their customers with exceptional protection. Automated threat detection, managed response, and deep security insights across the Sophos portfolio equip MSPs to improve defenses, minimize exposure, deliver enterprise-grade protection, and reduce management complexity.
Enhanced protection for Microsoft environments
More than 60% of Sophos MDR customers are managed via MSPs, giving Sophos unique visibility into attacks in MSP-managed environments. Sophos uses these learnings to update defenses in real time, optimize protections against evolving threats, and provide peace of mind for customers and partners. Additionally, with Sophos’ robust MDR service for Microsoft environments, PAX8 MSPs can raise security for customers using Microsoft Defender while helping them maximize their Microsoft investments.
Sophos MDR via PAX8 supports MSPs in multiple ways. MSPs can fully leverage Sophos’ managed service or augment their internal teams — including coverage during nights and weekends, critical periods when attackers often strike. For MSPs that run their own MDR operations, Sophos’ new AI assistant in Sophos XDR helps operators of all skill levels neutralize adversaries faster using existing threat investigation and response intelligence from frontline Sophos MDR analysts.
Availability
Sophos offerings will be available on the Pax8 Marketplace beginning 28 February 2025. Pax8 partners interested in learning more about the Sophos products coming to the Pax8 Marketplace can find additional information and register on the Sophos MSP page.
About PAX8
PAX8 is the cloud marketplace of the future, connecting partners, vendors, and small to medium-sized businesses with AI-driven insights and extensive product support. With a global partner ecosystem of over 40,000 managed service providers, PAX8 empowers SMBs worldwide by delivering software and services that unlock growth potential and strengthen security. Committed to innovative cloud commerce at scale, Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across the ecosystem.