SentinelOne & Pax8 Launch Managed AI Defense for SMBs
SentinelOne has partnered with Pax8 to introduce Managed AI Defense, an AI-driven security offering tailored to protect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from today’s sophisticated cyber threats. With simplified licensing, modular flexibility, and customizable deployments, this collaboration strengthens cybersecurity across the Nordic region and beyond.
AI-Based Cybersecurity Made Accessible
SentinelOne®, known for its AI-powered cybersecurity platform, and Pax8, a leading cloud marketplace for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), have jointly developed Managed AI Defense. The solution is designed to close the cybersecurity gap between SMBs and large enterprises by delivering the level of protection typically relied upon by Fortune 500 companies.
As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, SMBs face increasing risk. Managed AI Defense provides a cost-effective, comprehensive security stack that is straightforward to deploy and simple to manage, giving smaller organizations enterprise-grade defenses without excessive complexity.
Quote: Equal Protection for Small and Large Businesses
“Attackers don’t discriminate by company size — and world-class security shouldn’t either,” says Tracy Ryan, AVP Global MSSP/MSP at SentinelOne. “Together with Pax8 we help MSPs and MSSPs deliver measurable security outcomes for small and medium-sized businesses.”
Features of Managed AI Defense
The platform pairs SentinelOne’s advanced EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) with the innovative Purple AI security analyzer. Key capabilities include:
- Managed threat hunting and vulnerability management
- Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)
- Optional modules such as Remote Forensics and MDR
These components enable MSPs to offer modular, customizable security services that match each customer’s unique risk profile and operational needs.
Benefits for MSPs and Their Customers
Managed AI Defense not only strengthens protection but also enhances MSP business models. With endpoint-based pricing, MSPs and MSSPs gain:
- Transparent cost structures
- Improved protective capabilities
- Higher ROI for customers
- Streamlined deployment and billing workflows
“Pax8 and SentinelOne share a vision of providing MSPs with solutions that produce real security results,” says Oguo Atuanya, Corporate VP of Vendor Experience at Pax8. “Now small and medium-sized businesses can access the same level of protection previously reserved for larger organizations.”
Easy Deployment and Future Expansion
Managed AI Defense will be initially available through the Pax8 marketplace. The platform is engineered for rapid onboarding, minimal disruption, and seamless billing. Partners are offered flexible SKUs and the ability to tailor packages to individual customer requirements.
Plans call for expansion to additional aggregators and Master MSPs, making the solution available to more markets globally over time.
Conclusion: A New Standard for SMB Security
By combining forces, SentinelOne and Pax8 bring the same AI-driven protection, flexibility, and business benefits to SMBs that have traditionally been available only to larger enterprises. Managed AI Defense sets a new benchmark for cyber resilience, helping organizations of all sizes better withstand future threats.