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SentinelOne, a leader in AI-powered cybersecurity, announced the launch of its Managed AI Defense solution on September 3, 2025, in partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This offering brings enterprise-grade, AI-driven cybersecurity to small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), addressing their critical need for robust protection against sophisticated cyber threats.
SentinelOne partners with Pax8 to deliver Managed AI Defense for SMBs.
Features endpoint detection and response (EDR), Purple AI, threat hunting, and vulnerability management.
Per-endpoint pricing simplifies licensing and deployment.
Addresses 83% of SMBs’ top cybersecurity concerns, reducing manual intervention by 70%.
Initially available through Pax8, with plans to expand to other aggregators.
Stock price at $18.05, up 0.17% from previous close (Sep 4, 2025).
SMBs face the same cyber threats as large enterprises, with 43% of global cyberattacks targeting them, yet they often lack the resources for advanced defenses. Managed AI Defense delivers SentinelOne’s Singularity™ platform, previously reserved for Fortune 500 companies, in a cost-effective, easy-to-deploy package. The solution reduces manual intervention by 70% and addresses 83% of SMBs’ top security concerns, including ransomware, which surged 93% in 2024.
Comprehensive Protection: Combines EDR, Purple AI security analyst, managed threat hunting, and vulnerability management tools like Ranger Insights.
Customizable Add-Ons: Includes optional features like Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Remote Forensics, and Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR).
Per-Endpoint Pricing: Simplifies licensing and billing, enhancing ROI for MSPs and SMBs.
Seamless Deployment: Integrates with Pax8’s marketplace for streamlined onboarding and scalability.
No Disruption: Existing Pax8 customers maintain current deployments without changes.
The partnership leverages Pax8’s extensive MSP network to democratize enterprise-grade security. “SMBs deserve the same level of protection trusted by Fortune 500 companies,” said Oguo Atuanya, Corporate Vice President of Vendor Experience at Pax8. The platform’s initial launch through Pax8, with plans to expand to other aggregators, ensures broad accessibility and scalability.
With 83% of SMBs recognizing AI as critical for threat defense, Managed AI Defense aligns with the $300 billion cybersecurity market’s 13.55% CAGR growth. SentinelOne’s stock (NYSE: S) closed at $18.05 on September 4, 2025, with a market cap of $5.9 billion, reflecting a 24% year-over-year ARR growth to $1.001 billion.
“Attackers don’t discriminate by company size, and neither should world-class security,” said Tracy Ryan, AVP, Global MSSP/MSP at SentinelOne. “This launch empowers every business to harness AI for protection.”Oguo Atuanya added, “This partnership empowers MSPs to deliver real security outcomes with minimal complexity.”
SentinelOne is a leading AI-powered cybersecurity platform, built on a unified Data Lake. Its Singularity™ platform detects, prevents, and responds to cyberattacks at machine speed, securing endpoints, cloud workloads, and identities. Trusted by Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and Global 2000 companies, SentinelOne empowers organizations to run securely.
Pax8 is the leading cloud commerce marketplace, enabling MSPs to deliver best-in-class technology solutions. With over 400,000 enterprises served and 1 million monthly transactions, Pax8 drives efficiency and growth for its partners.
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