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LevelBlue & SentinelOne expand global security tie-up
Ransomware

LevelBlue & SentinelOne expand global security tie-up

LevelBlue deepens ties with SentinelOne in a global pact to deliver unified AI-driven MDR, SIEM and incident response services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
Firewalls

Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack

SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC cut short a Saturday night cyberattack, spotting rogue ScreenConnect activity and isolating a compromised PC.

By Sarah Wilkinson • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk
Malware

CISOs face rising scrutiny as AI escalates cyber risk

CISOs are warned 2026 will bring harsher board scrutiny, AI-fuelled attacks, bigger budgets - and far less tolerance for cyber failure.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike unveils Agentic SOAR & expands Falcon's AI agents
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike unveils Agentic SOAR & expands Falcon's AI agents

CrowdStrike unveils Charlotte Agentic SOAR and new AI agents, enhancing real-time cyber defence and visibility across IT, cloud, and OT environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
OpenText launches AI-driven security tools to boost enterprise compliance
Data Protection

OpenText launches AI-driven security tools to boost enterprise compliance

OpenText unveils AI-driven security tools in Cloud Editions 25.4 to help enterprises enhance compliance and manage risks while adopting AI safely.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
SonicWall unveils cyber suite for MSPs with up to USD $2 million warranty
Software-as-a-Service

SonicWall unveils cyber suite for MSPs with up to USD $2 million warranty

SonicWall launches a cybersecurity suite for MSPs featuring next-gen firewalls, cloud-native platform, managed services and a cyber warranty up to USD $2 million.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms
Security Information and Event Management

Ekco launches complete cybersecurity for smaller firms

Ekco launches Cyber Defence Complete, a new service offering SMBs enterprise-level cybersecurity protection using tools from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Trustwave unveils MXDR solution with Devo collaboration
Hybrid Cloud

Trustwave unveils MXDR solution with Devo collaboration

Trustwave has unveiled its new Managed Extended Detection and Response solution in partnership with Devo Technology, aiming to enhance cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services
Digital Transformation

Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services

Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users
Semiconductors

Rapid7 expands MXDR service to better support AWS users

Rapid7 expands its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to enhance support for Amazon Web Services, boosting cloud security for millions of users.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Logicalis UK&I appoints Anamaria Gibbons as marketing head
Extended Detection and Response

Logicalis UK&I appoints Anamaria Gibbons as marketing head

Logicalis UK&I has appointed Anamaria Gibbons as Marketing and Communications Director to strengthen its brand across the UK and Ireland.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools
Firewalls

Rapid7 expands MXDR service to support Microsoft tools

Rapid7 has enhanced its Managed Extended Detection and Response service to integrate coverage for Microsoft Security Telemetry, enabling better threat management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Logicalis becomes first global partner for Cisco MXDR
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Logicalis becomes first global partner for Cisco MXDR

Logicalis emerges as Cisco's first global partner to offer Managed XDR, aiming to enhance threat detection with AI-driven automation and global intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) stories

NCC Group to secure 21X's regulated digital asset bourse
Firewalls

NCC Group to secure 21X's regulated digital asset bourse

NCC Group will secure 21X's EU-licensed digital asset exchange with managed detection, response and incident handling services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services
DevOps

Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services

Group-IB partners with Infraforce to enhance cybersecurity services for midmarket and enterprise firms in Germany and the wider DACH region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Rapid7 announces new cybersecurity hub in Pune, India
EduTech

Rapid7 announces new cybersecurity hub in Pune, India

Rapid7 is set to establish a new Global Capability Centre in Pune, strengthening its global security operations and enhancing local cybersecurity talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Logicalis launches Cisco MXDR as first global partner
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Logicalis launches Cisco MXDR as first global partner

Logicalis becomes the first global Cisco partner to launch Managed Cisco Extended Detection and Response, enhancing its Intelligent Security portfolio.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024