18 01732 759725 The afternoon included sessions on WatchGuard’s Real Security for The Real World brand narrative and a highlevel overview of the 2025 roadmap including FireCloud, ThreatSync+ and MDR. The event concluded with a visit to the British Motor Museum. Proactive spirit Jon-Marc Wilkinson, Sales Director, UK & Ireland at WatchGuard Technologies, said: “Our partners are integral to our continued success. Today’s event demonstrated not only the rapidly evolving nature of cybersecurity but also the proactive spirit of our community. Through engaging case studies and a dynamic workshop, we witnessed first-hand how collaboration turns challenges into opportunities. At WatchGuard, we’re dedicated to providing the tools and insights our partners need to transform adversity into growth and secure a safer digital future.” He added: “As the European cybersecurity landscape rapidly evolves, with stricter regulations, emerging threats and increased client awareness, WatchGuard’s partners are well-positioned to lead businesses into a proactive and transformative security future. Embracing education, automation and outcome-driven strategies will enable MSPs to bridge the security expertise gap and foster sustainable growth.” https://www.watchguard.com/wgrdabout/real-security The rise of hybrid environments requiring platforms supporting SASE and cloud use cases for multi-client protection; Shifting regulations, including the NIS2 Directive, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and DORA, amongst others; Implementation of identity-based controls such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), user behaviour analysis, managed detection and response (MDR) and network detection and response (NDR) to mitigate AIrelated risks; The importance of comprehensive defence solutions like WatchGuard EPDR, ThreatSync+ NDR and dedicated MDR services to counter ransomware and supply chain vulnerabilities; and How the growing threat to SMBs is creating a need for cybersecurity hygiene and cost-effective bundled solutions that position MSPs as virtual security teams. Sessions included real-world case studies of successful cybersecurity implementations showing how WatchGuard’s solutions are effectively mitigating risks in diverse environments. Partners also participated in a handson workshop designed to build custom roadmaps for growth. This collaborative exercise provided clear plans and practical next steps for integrating advanced solutions like FireCloud, ThreatSync+ and enhanced MDR services. On June 17, WatchGuard, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, hosted the UK leg of its global Real Security for the Real World roadshow at the British Motor Museum near the village of Gaydon in Warwickshire. With the theme of ‘Cybersecurity isn’t a Destination; It’s a Journey’, the event focused on equipping partners with practical strategies and real-world insights to help them transform cybersecurity challenges into growth opportunities. Attendees, including WatchGuard partners and distributors, left with a comprehensive roadmap to advance their businesses, covering market dynamics, profitability pathways and innovative security solutions. Engaging presentations The day included presentations from WatchGuard’s UK management team and WatchGuard’s Vice President of Brand and Content Marketing Tracy Hillstrom emphasising the company’s commitment to delivering tailored, reliable security backed by unwavering support and a partner-centric model. These were followed by interactive sessions, covering a range of topics including: The need for modern, efficient and straightforward security platforms that enable MSPs to offer scalable, precise solutions amid a challenging threat landscape; Last month, WatchGuard partners gathered at the British Motor Museum to discuss cybersecurity trends and strategies for navigating the evolving cyber landscape WatchGuard empowers partners on UK leg of its Real Security for the Real World global roadshow CYBERSECURITY Just launched Following its acquisition of ActZero in January of this year, WatchGuard Technologies has announced WatchGuard Total MDR, a fully integrated, AI‑powered, managed detection and response (MDR) service powered by ActZero’s 24/7 MDR service and experts. Delivering enterprise-grade security, specifically for WatchGuard endpoint, identity, network and third-party Cloud applications, it enables partners to detect complex attacks and respond quickly from one platform. With a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) team, powered by AI and expert threat hunters, WatchGuard Total MDR reduces detection and response times to an average of six minutes, an 80% reduction on the industry average of 30 minutes, with an average of fewer than one false positive per month compared to the typical 250+ false positives a month. WatchGuard Total MDR manages and leverages existing WatchGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response (EPDR), Advanced Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response (AEPDR), Firebox firewalls, AuthPoint identity controls, and Network Detection & Response (NDR), all within a single portal for unified visibility and faster action. It also supports third-party cloud environments, including Microsoft 365/Azure, AWS CloudTrail and Google Workspace.
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