Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners

Westcon-Comstor says that its Cisco-focused Comstor arm has launched a managed SOC (Security Operations Centre) offering that enables partners to tap into the fast-growing cybersecurity services market while avoiding the cost and complexity of building their own solution.

Powered by Cisco XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and created in response to partner demand, the white-labelled Comstor solution allows partners across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) to quickly and easily launch a SOC offering under their own brand.

It’s the first managed SOC offering launched by Westcon-Comstor and the first to utilise Cisco XDR.

Establishing a SOC involves significant initial investment and ongoing annualised costs. By deploying the managed XDR SOC from Comstor, partners can save on these costs while sidestepping the technical and operational challenges associated with SOC development and maintenance.

The Comstor solution enables partners to build new recurring revenue streams through subscription-based models and ongoing service contracts. End-users will benefit from proactive protection, increased operational efficiency and enhanced resilience against evolving threats.

Cisco XDR harnesses multiple security layers (network, endpoint, server, and cloud) and applies advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats in real time. Built to be flexible, it integrates seamlessly with existing security architectures, including non-Cisco solutions, and can scale to meet the needs of organisations of all sizes.

With the Managed XDR SOC from Comstor, partners have access to a single dashboard for efficient and centralised management, plus 24x7 support and monitoring from certified Comstor analysts and engineers, along with access to Cisco expertise.

Continuous, around-the-clock monitoring and superior visibility across security layers provides enhanced threat detection and faster response times, empowering partners to guide and support customers through new regulations such as the EU’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Amid the expanding regulatory framework, the managed XDR market is set to be worth between $8 billion and $10 billion by 2030 in EMEA alone, as end-user businesses seek more comprehensive threat detection and response solutions to ensure compliance while handling an increasing volume of security alerts and growing attack surfaces.

“Our managed SOC offering enables partners to expand their service portfolio and provide comprehensive security solutions to end-users, unlocking new growth opportunities and increasing customer retention and loyalty,” said Steven Heinsius, Vice President, Product Management and Marketing EMEA at Comstor. “By leveraging our solution, partners will be able to build stronger relationships with customers through addressing their security needs and ensuring continuous, agile protection. At the same they can avoid the costs involved in establishing and maintaining a SOC, which can typically run to millions of dollars. We believe this solution represents a clear point of differentiation for partners and equips them with a competitive advantage. We couldn’t be more excited to bring it to market.”