Nixu Achieves Palo Alto Networks Cortex eXtended Managed Detection and Response (XMDR) Specialization

Combines Palo Alto Networks’ leading Cortex XDR solution with Nixu’s Managed Services — empowering customers’ security operations

Espoo, Finland, August 29, 2024 — Nixu, a DNV Company, today announced it has become a Palo Alto Networks Cortex® XMDR Specialization partner. Nixu joins a select group of channel partners who have earned this distinction through operational capabilities, fulfilment of business requirements and completion of technical, sales enablement and specialization examinations. The Cortex XMDR Specialization will enable Nixu to combine the power of best-in-class Cortex XDR™ detection and response solution with their managed services offerings — helping customers worldwide streamline security operations center (SOC) operations and quickly mitigate cyber threats. 

“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Palo Alto Networks. As a Cortex XMDR Specialization partner, we combine the power of best-in-class technology with our outstanding Managed Services,” said Jan Mickos, Director of Managed Services at Nixu. “This achievement demonstrates our continuous efforts to improve our services and use the best possible technology available on the market.“

“Organizations need effective detection and response across the network, endpoint, and cloud, but managing today’s threats effectively is a massive undertaking,” said Patricia Murphy, Vice President EMEA & LATAM Ecosystems, Strategic Alliances and Channel at Palo Alto Networks. “Nixu’s commitment to attain the Cortex XMDR Specialization will give their managed security services customers peace of mind that the services they are choosing will mitigate security gaps and relieve the day-to-day burden of security operations for customers with 24/7 coverage.”

Nixu safeguards the core business of its customers with world-class Managed Services. Nixu has a long-standing partner status as a Palo Alto Networks Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). Their recent Cortex XMDR Specialization recognition showcases the strong partnership between Nixu and Palo Alto Networks, with Cortex powering Nixu’s Managed Services offering. The Cortex platform provides key capabilities for Nixu to operate a future-proof SOC that can rapidly detect and respond to constantly changing threats in cyberspace and capabilities to help prevent attacks in the very first phases of a cyberattack lifecycle.

To achieve Specialization status, Palo Alto Networks partner organizations must have Cortex XDR-certified SOC analysts/threat hunters on staff and available 24/7. Partners seeking this XMDR Specialization distinction must also complete both technical and sales enablement and specialization examinations. Cortex XMDR Specialization partners combine experienced analysts, mature operational processes and proven customer support with Palo Alto Networks’ market-leading security products, enabling them to provide customers comprehensive visibility, detection and response across network, endpoint and cloud assets, combined with best-in-class threat prevention and in-depth security expertise.

To learn more about Nixu’s Managed Services, visit: www.nixu.com/services/cyber-defense

About Nixu
Nixu, a DNV company, is a trusted cyber security services partner that has been shaping the future through cyber security for over three decades. We help our customers ensure business resilience with peace of mind, enabled by some of the best cyber security professionals in Europe.

DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries, with the purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we help seize opportunities and tackle the risks arising from global transformations. We use our broad experience and deep expertise to advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry standards, and inspire and invent solutions.

DNV, Nixu, and Applied Risk – an industrial cyber security specialist acquired by DNV in 2021 – are joining forces to create a leading cyber security services business. Together, we will be known as DNV Cyber. A 500-strong expert team will safeguard demanding IT and industrial control system environments and build business resilience across multiple industries. For more information, visit www.nixu.com / www.dnv.com

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Anniina Hautakoski, Communications Specialist
Nixu, a DNV Company 
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Email: anniina.hautakoski@dnv.com