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Meeting the Growing Pressures Facing MSPs with XDR

Meeting the Growing Pressures Facing MSPs with XDR

The landscape of cybersecurity is evolving rapidly, and with it, the responsibilities of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are becoming increasingly complex.

As small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and mid-tier enterprises grapple with an increasingly complex IT environment and expanded attack surface, they are turning to MSPs for security solutions that are not only robust but also cost-effective. 

However, delivering these advanced cybersecurity services without adding complexity or escalating costs is no easy feat. This is where Extended Detection and Response (XDR) comes into play, offering MSPs a powerful tool to meet these challenges head-on.

In this blog post we explore the mounting pressures facing MSPs, how XDR can help them to meet the growing expectations of IT customers, while also reducing the cost and complexity of delivering a comprehensive cybersecurity solution.

The pressure on MSPs to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity

Today, MSPs are under immense pressure to deliver comprehensive security solutions that can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. Customers expect 24/7 protection, real-time visibility into their networks, and proactive threat detection—all without the overhead of managing multiple, disparate security tools. 

The stakes are high, with cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and frequent, impacting industries as diverse as education, healthcare, finance, government, and manufacturing. Now more than ever MSPs are turning to XDR partners, like UncommonX, to address this growing risk to customers.

The UncommonX XDR advantage

UncommonX offers MSPs a scalable XDR solution specifically designed to address these challenges. Our XDR solution, supported by our patented Exposure Management Platform, provides complete visibility into a customer’s entire network, infrastructure, and devices. This real-time insight into relative risks allows MSPs to deliver top-tier security services without the need for extensive infrastructure investments.

Key features of UncommonX XDR for MSPs:

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Discovery of all network elements

Gain real-time visibility into every device, application, and connection within your customers' networks. This comprehensive view ensures no vulnerabilities go unnoticed.

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Traffic and trend analysis

Continuous monitoring and analysis of network traffic help identify potential threats before they escalate, ensuring that your customers’ environments are always protected.

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Automated alerts and detailed reports

Stay informed with automated alerts on security events and risks, alongside detailed reports that allow for quick, informed decisions.

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Risk ratings across NIST factors

UncommonX XDR provides a thorough risk assessment based on the NIST cyber security framework (CSF), giving you a clear understanding of where to focus your efforts.

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Intelligent insights

With contextual insights into risks and resources, you can prioritize and address the most critical vulnerabilities for each customer, ensuring that the most significant threats are dealt with swiftly.

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Log management

Sophisticated, scalable, accessible, efficient and cost effective, this functionality reduces dependency and cost of SIEM or other storage solutions while expanding analysis and intelligence from the system.

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Broad integrations and rapid deployment

Our platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing tools, allowing for quick deployment and easy scaling of services across multiple customer environments.

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24/7 SOC

All our platform technology is backed by our 24/7 SOC, providing the coverage that many SMB and mid-tier enterprises typically cannot afford. This protection is essential given the increasing threats to businesses of all sizes.

Reducing complexity while expanding services

One of the biggest challenges MSPs face is managing the complexity that comes with providing comprehensive cybersecurity services. Traditional security solutions often require multiple tools, each with its own set of integrations, configurations, and management requirements. This can quickly become overwhelming and resource-intensive.

UncommonX’s XDR simplifies this process by offering a hyper-converged security solution that integrates all necessary tools into a single platform. This not only reduces the complexity of your customers’ IT environments but also streamlines your operations, freeing up valuable resources and allowing you to focus on expanding your service offerings.

Additionally, the cost of establishing and running a 24/7 SOC can be overwhelming, yet it is a critical element for many customers. UncommonX XDR plus our 24/7 Managed SOC provide significant value to accounts of all sizes, and help you elevate your solution set, offering more coverage and value to your clients.

Increasing customer value to stay competitive

In today’s competitive market, customer trust is invaluable. By leveraging our XDR solution, you can offer their clients a reliable, cost-effective security service that they can depend on. The combination of advanced threat detection, continuous monitoring, and real-time visibility ensures that your customers’ networks are always protected, boosting their confidence in your services.

Moreover, our innovative licensing model is designed to be both flexible and affordable, allowing MSPs to scale their offerings as needed without incurring significant additional costs. This not only enhances your profitability but also enables you to deliver greater value to your customers.

Partner with UncommonX for a competitive edge

UncommonX is committed to empowering MSPs with the tools and expertise they need to navigate today’s complex cybersecurity landscape. Our XDR solution is more than just a product—it’s a partnership that helps you grow your business, secure your customers, and stand out in a crowded market.

By choosing UncommonX, you gain access to a patented platform developed by a leader in the cybersecurity field—our founder was one of the original contributing authors of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. With 26 U.S. patents, our Exposure Management Platform offers unmatched visibility and control over your customers' security environments, enabling you to deliver exceptional service with confidence.

Are you ready to enhance your service offerings, reduce operational complexity, and increase customer value? Contact us at hello@uncommonx.com to discover how our partner-centric XDR solution for MSPs can help you efficiently grow your business and deliver unmatched value to your customers.

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