New Managed AI Defense program delivers enterprise-grade security to small and mid-sized businesses through the Pax8 Marketplace
SentinelOne, the AI-native cybersecurity leader, has joined forces with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce Marketplace for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), to launch Managed AI Defense, a first-of-its-kind program designed to bring enterprise-grade AI-powered protection to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs).
Long underserved in cybersecurity, SMBs face the same relentless threats as the world’s largest enterprises but often lack the budgets, people, and expertise to defend themselves effectively. With Managed AI Defense, MSPs and MSSPs can now deliver powerful, AI-driven protection in a cost-effective, easy-to-consume model tailored to SMB realities.
“Attackers don’t discriminate by company size and neither should world-class security. This launch means that every business, no matter how big or small, can harness the power of AI to protect what matters most.”
— Tracy Ryan, AVP, Global MSSP/MSP, SentinelOne
At the heart of the offering is SentinelOne’s market-leading endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology, combined with its cutting-edge Purple AI security analyst, managed threat hunting, and vulnerability management. These are wrapped into a single, per-endpoint subscription, enabling MSPs to scale robust protection across diverse customer environments. Optional add-ons such as Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Remote Forensics, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) further allow partners to tailor protection for each business.
By simplifying licensing, deployment, and billing through Pax8’s Marketplace, Managed AI Defense not only strengthens SMB security but also gives MSPs a sharper competitive edge. The single-SKU, per-endpoint model allows partners to deliver clarity, stronger ROI, and seamless onboarding without disrupting existing Pax8 customers.
“SMBs deserve the same level of protection trusted by Fortune 500 companies,” said Oguo Atuanya, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8. “With this collaboration, our partners can provide that protection with minimal complexity, while unlocking new opportunities for growth.”
The program underscores a growing recognition in the industry: cybersecurity parity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. By making advanced AI-powered defense accessible, SentinelOne and Pax8 are leveling the playing field, giving smaller businesses the ability to withstand the same sophisticated cyber threats faced by global enterprises.
Managed AI Defense is now available via Pax8, with expansion to other aggregators and Master MSPs planned in the coming months.
