technologyreseller.co.uk 29 MSPs of CNAPP adoption, security leaders emphasised the need to consolidate capabilities into a single unified platform, reducing the complexity and blind spots that come from using multiple cybersecurity vendors and tools. Other motivating factors include the need to seamlessly integrate security and compliance testing and a desire to unify risk visibility across cloud environments and the application development lifecycle. In the UK, 81% of security leaders agree on the need to adopt a DevSecOps approach to align with the ‘shift left’ trend that is seeing operational responsibilities move into the orbit of developers and cloud architects. Everything to cloud Publication of the research comes as Westcon-Comstor announces its intention to establish a new X2C (everything to cloud) cybersecurity go-to-market in 2025, driving partner and vendor growth across the four pillars of code to cloud, infrastructure to cloud, data to cloud and identity to cloud. Daniel Hurel, Senior Vice President, Westcon EMEA Cybersecurity & NextGeneration Solutions at Westcon-Comstor, said: “CNAPP offers a holistic approach to securing cloud infrastructure, bringing together various security functions and capabilities in a single, unified platform to provide comprehensive security across the entire software development lifecycle, from code to cloud. “As the cloud security market continues to evolve, we’re seeing CNAPP become the go-to solution for securing cloud workloads. Our research suggests that this presents an opportunity for the IT channel, with particularly strong demand for training and enablement. Partners who establish themselves in this high-growth area stand to reap the rewards in 2025 and beyond.” www.westconcomstor.com Cybersecurity leaders at large enterprises in the UK are planning to ramp up spending on cloud security in 2025 and want channel partners to help them maximise their return on investment, according to new research by Westcon-Comstor. The global technology provider and specialist distributor surveyed 500 CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) and other senior security executives at end‑user organisations with 1,000+ employees in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the UAE. More than four out of five UK respondents (84%) are planning to invest in cloud security technologies, including a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), in 2025. Across all geographic markets, the top three priority areas for investment are AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Application Security Posture Management (ASPM). In the UK, there is also a strong desire to invest in Software Composition Analysis, with 45% of respondents highlighting this as an investment priority. Growth opportunity Westcon-Comstor says that security leaders’ intentions represents a significant growth opportunity for channel partners as 95% of survey respondents currently engage with resellers and managed security service providers when procuring and deploying such solutions. For respondents looking to embrace CNAPP, training and enablement was seen as the primary reason to engage with channel partners, cited by 51% of UK‑based respondents, ahead of costeffective access to new solutions (29%) and assistance in navigating the cloud security market and identifying the best solutions (20%). When asked about the main drivers Research by Westcon-Comstor reveals strong end-user appetite to invest in CNAPP technologies, creating growth opportunities for channel partners UK CISOs planning to invest in cloud security – with help from MSPs IN BRIEF... NinjaOne to buy Dropsuite NinjaOne, the automated endpoint management platform, is enhancing its ability to protect users of SaaS applications from ransomware and other threats by acquiring Dropsuite, a provider of cloud data backup, archiving and recovery solutions. The $252 million deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to approval. 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This AI-powered portal gives partners the ability to build custom integrations that enable N-able solutions to fit seamlessly into their environment; connect rapidly with N-able Technology Alliance Program (TAP) partners for maximum tech-stack flexibility; automate repetitive development tasks; and reduce manual processes. Nicole Reineke, Distinguished Product Manager, AI Strategy at N-able, said: “This is your new AI assistant to help you automate at scale, to integrate seamlessly with N-able APIs and take your IT and security services to new levels of efficiency and success. The N-able Developer Portal takes our open Ecoverse to another level. Whether you’re looking to enhance service delivery or create custom scripts, this portal isn’t a one-size fits all; it’s truly built with you and your unique needs in mind.” developer.n-able.com Daniel Hurel
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