{"id":40492,"date":"2026-01-15T05:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/watchguard-open-mdr-gives-msps-a-faster-path-to-enterprise-grade-high-margin-managed-security-services-across-existing-customer-environments\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T05:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T05:10:27","slug":"watchguard-open-mdr-gives-msps-a-faster-path-to-enterprise-grade-high-margin-managed-security-services-across-existing-customer-environments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allonlinebanglanewspapers.com\/news\/watchguard-open-mdr-gives-msps-a-faster-path-to-enterprise-grade-high-margin-managed-security-services-across-existing-customer-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"WatchGuard Open MDR Gives MSPs a Faster Path to Enterprise-Grade, High-Margin Managed Security Services Across Existing Customer Environments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-body-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>SEATTLE, Jan.  15, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=lt_uPbuZ72fYs3mCmfuedN4LCsyg-kPU39CiL3iEezqpXoHWx5zO3UgljGYecu3QMf1nqh0pkQvY_LcpoI9yx707IANt0uXCtkM1BNEKsPU=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WatchGuard\u00ae Technologies\">WatchGuard\u00ae Technologies<\/a>, a global leader in unified cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs), today announced an expansion of its managed detection and response (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=T-g7mNUt81pkQm6ir0G4Y6sEdj3wI7cVoPeioxaJcPtZU83RN3itwhUSjOiWGLfbfGavVP8ko1GMdPdZCCOEAzMiQYqaTMTPvl7h2S8Y9T0XALSIMnQehlTPFmfL2QPw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MDR)\">MDR)<\/a>\u00a0services with WatchGuard Open MDR. This addition builds on WatchGuard\u2019s MDR service by extending 24\/7 detection and response to third-party tools alongside WatchGuard technologies, enabling MSPs to deliver\u00a0full-stack\u00a0managed security services across diverse customer environments without forcing disruptive platform changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Most security vendors promise better outcomes. In practice, they deliver more tools, more noise, and more time wasted chasing the wrong signals. Open MDR takes a different approach: enterprise-grade protection built for real-world, mixed customer environments, powered by a SOC designed to cut through distractions, surface what matters, and move fast when it counts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enterprise-Grade MDR Without Forced Migrations<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open MDR brings together native WatchGuard integrations and third-party environments into a single operational view. For MSPs, that means faster onboarding, less friction during renewals, and the ability to standardize service delivery across diverse customer environments without forced migrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Open MDR delivers three key advantages to MSPs and customers:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>  <strong>Less noise. More control.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Open MDR surfaces what matters and moves fast when it counts.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  <strong>AI built for real response.<\/strong>\u00a0Proprietary AI\/ML reduces noise,\u00a0validates\u00a0threats, and\u00a0initiates\u00a0response actions in under six minutes, delivering\u00a0fewer than one false positive per month.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Enterprise power for every MSP.<\/strong>\u00a0Open MDR helps smaller partners compete at enterprise scale\u00a0\u2014\u00a0without the overhead of building a SOC or forcing platform changes.\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With Open MDR, WatchGuard MSPs and their clients gain:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>  <strong>Unified visibility<\/strong>\u00a0across endpoints, identity, network, cloud, and productivity tools to standardize security delivery\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  <strong>24\/7 expert monitoring and validation<\/strong>\u00a0through WatchGuard\u2019s SOC\u00a0\u2014 without building or staffing a SOC internally\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>  <strong>Rapid, coordinated response<\/strong>\u00a0that isolates threats before they spread and disrupt operations\u00a0  <\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Freedom from forced migrations<\/strong>, reducing onboarding friction and protecting long-term customer relationships\u00a0  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The result:\u00a0enterprise-grade MDR outcomes without enterprise-grade complexity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOpen MDR represents the culmination of our MDR vision\u00a0\u2014\u00a0to provide a complete, single MDR solution,\u201d said Andrew Young, chief product officer at WatchGuard. \u201cIt allows partners to deliver consistent, high-quality managed security without forcing rip-and-replace decisions or operational complexity.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Turning Threat Signals\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Into<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Decisive Action<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many organizations have security tools but not\u00a0the resources\u00a0to run them like a real security operation. Open MDR changes that equation. WatchGuard\u2019s SOC monitors environments 24\/7,\u00a0validates\u00a0threats, and responds in minutes\u00a0\u2014\u00a0containing\u00a0incidents, isolating devices, and stopping attacks before they escalate. Proactive AI-powered threat hunting helps uncover hidden risks earlier, while clear reporting replaces guesswork with confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Built for MSPs. Designed for Scaled Delivery.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WatchGuard Open MDR is purpose-built for MSPs delivering security at scale. Partners\u00a0retain\u00a0ownership of the customer relationship while WatchGuard\u00a0operates\u00a0behind the scenes as the SOC, supported by dedicated Technical Account\u00a0Managers (TAMs) for escalation, root-cause analysis, and ongoing security guidance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Key capabilities include cross-environment coverage across WatchGuard Firebox,\u00a0AuthPoint, and EPDR, plus supported tools including Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike Falcon, Okta Workforce Identity, Microsoft 365, AWS, Google, and third-party firewalls\u00a0\u2014\u00a0without forcing tool migration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWatchGuard Open MDR enables us to deliver enterprise-grade protection with clarity and confidence, especially for our smaller and mid-size customers,\u201d said Don Lawson, Technical Solutions Advisor at Sonit Systems. \u201cIt reduces alert fatigue, simplifies operations, and gives our customers peace of mind\u00a0\u2014\u00a0backed by a WatchGuard team that supports us well beyond deployment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Open MDR builds on WatchGuard\u2019s expanding MDR portfolio,\u00a0following the availability of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=DU_6ihwpnJ25ht2gco_jB6Odjbo40PlHnW45sIcz-kl1WQQDcuSaY4M_qXKwzRjWz0r9NoJpe2ZJbkH7cs8NaYZs7mlcLuKIqdGMRZPRIwOr6gFCzA6isuq8jUBbB7cBxMr_Yy9bArG2H2VGvlCh3ZHOXFNvMK7GwWoW9ZbyUdvi2l8P8J_QZ-zK3bF9F2Mf_c6yqOs0Tbae-zDl2jOq2Gt8YOjWRikNXTTyFaxfWI8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Total MDR\">Total MDR<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ZR9tIOOQSYfSAOJRM5YIWCpSzwiZV6g38QfzU4a4FjZfVY4xhCBclIliFrvNgYfdzyyG87v3T_iR-hqnrnrBG3-o6YGLtrLAtPhK8YKV2ojsp4ItlTIGcNInHEGS2qhdk7QqrhurhnSvKLT0xGOUJ14HrwdUESSLcV1y8nGN5kQ7ucSVkYaA37zOhTN-79W4\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"acquisition of ActZero\">acquisition of ActZero<\/a>\u00a0in 2025, reinforcing the company\u2019s long-term vision for open, platform-based security services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>WatchGuard Open MDR is available globally through WatchGuard\u2019s network of MSP partners.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Learn how WatchGuard Open MDR helps MSPs deliver stronger security outcomes and build more profitable\u00a0managed security services:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=t9rrPvgB2diMc0aYBK4RblfsLmypspojNgwCkt389KLM8XxhhilDkVWPp6DmYV0ZzGRQD_TPWHlzjC-ol3h3qX82PJvN9SpWNXkfDuggl-jC7mC7tzFrDjV6_j-W_OloIgU91pKUaiJxBXeUunKGAQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"MDR solutions\">MDR solutions<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About WatchGuard Technologies<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>WatchGuard\u00ae Technologies is a global leader in unified cybersecurity, purpose-built for\u00a0managed service providers. Unlike others, WatchGuard delivers Real Security for Real World environments through its Unified Security Platform\u00ae, bringing networks, endpoints, and identities together with AI and zero trust advances for strong protection that scales.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Trusted by more than 17,000 security resellers and\u00a0managed service providers protecting over 250,000 companies, WatchGuard helps partners grow fast,\u00a0eliminate\u00a0operational friction, and deliver strong outcomes &#8211; without added vendors, consoles, or complexity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices worldwide. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=lt_uPbuZ72fYs3mCmfuedORJ51cXE7yXVw2ME_aHDL6dIA6i6yM9D83rc14F5ZQ1HdPigEWyr9JfaV62IEDfEnzh88v5lYYPGj0zS0P7olA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WatchGuard.com\">WatchGuard.com<\/a>, follow WatchGuard on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=n_PpTXO84vMQRuoOBB3lLOQvHxHp4cRMQ2bd3K1uqia6sLYvi7rPzArV_0Ix-AlofmRCeQyfNQg8kphawhQ2aDl4GwwY2DEiTzgFpX4w8D_QwO1vNIPDEFQ8Gen71aaj\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LinkedIn\">LinkedIn<\/a>, or visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=lt_uPbuZ72fYs3mCmfuedFwB5oR-mdlfn6hvvm8Tc-h5xGHRyMnifrlNFj9HpajGmoySIToUHbWjNAK6PDO1MD7bm7MUXfxaqRY4Bmx4gEC0l8sJ5hWNFZHfUaPcKSjpNcwrJl2kNpQo3m3Or8bEFQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"WatchGuard CyberSecurity Hub\">WatchGuard CyberSecurity Hub<\/a>\u00a0for real-time threat insights.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. 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