SonicWall & CrowdStrike team up for SMB cybersecurity

SonicWall and CrowdStrike have announced a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) offering aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

The collaboration melds SonicWall's Managed Security Services with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform's Endpoint Detection and Response capabilities. This combination is designed to provide a robust and scalable AI-native security solution for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) working with SMBs.

With SMBs increasingly falling victim to sophisticated cyber threats, effective security becomes crucial. The new MDR service integrates CrowdStrike's AI-driven endpoint protection and detection with SonicWall's around-the-clock Security Operations Centre. This resource enables MSPs to help secure their clients effectively. The solution offers a scalable, enterprise-level approach that supports MSPs in navigating complex cybersecurity issues and building customer trust in an evolving threat environment.

Bob VanKirk, SonicWall's CEO and President, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "We're thrilled to partner with CrowdStrike to deliver SMBs the best of both worlds: industry-leading AI-native endpoint security and the trusted, expert-managed services that SonicWall is known for. This collaboration underscores SonicWall's commitment to empowering MSPs with the right blend of advanced security tools, expert support, and streamlined processes, enabling them to protect their SMB customers effectively and efficiently in today's evolving threat landscape."

CrowdStrike's Chief Business Officer, Daniel Bernard, also highlighted the synergy of the partnership. "SonicWall's large SMB presence and their long-standing commitment to supporting MSPs make this partnership a natural fit. Together, we are providing MSPs with the solutions to deliver scalable, effective AI-powered cybersecurity that is easy to deploy and tailored to the unique needs of SMBs. This partnership underscores CrowdStrike's mission to stop breaches and secure organisations of all sizes," he said.

SonicWall and CrowdStrike's collaboration delivers a Managed Detection and Response solution that combines AI-powered security with expert-managed services. Designed to support MSPs, this offering addresses the evolving cybersecurity needs of SMBs by providing scalable, efficient, and tailored protection