NWN Corp launches AI-enabled cybersecurity platform with Arctic Wolf, Cisco and Palo Alto

NWN Corp Debuts Comprehensive Managed Security Services Platform

Technology solutions provider NWN Corp has launched NWN Cybersecurity, an AI-enabled managed security operations suite designed to help organizations bridge the gap between advanced security platforms and operational execution 1

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. The Boston-based company, ranked No. 59 on CRN's 2025 Solution Provider 500, announced the offering Wednesday as part of its strategy to deliver unified managed security services through strategic vendor partnerships and proprietary capabilities 2

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The platform addresses a critical operational challenge facing security teams: while security platforms have modernized rapidly, security operations have struggled to keep pace. Organizations now grapple with tools that generate excessive alerts, dashboards that create noise, and teams unable to convert insights into action across hybrid environments, distributed workforces, and complex compliance mandates 1

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Arctic Wolf Partnership Powers 24/7 Managed Detection and Response

At the core of NWN Cybersecurity sits managed detection and response (MDR) delivered through an Arctic Wolf partnership that leverages the vendor's newly announced Aurora Superintelligence Platform 2

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. NWN was selected as a launch partner for Arctic Wolf Aurora, which was unveiled at RSAC 2026 in late March. The platform deploys swarms of AI agents to handle key security operations tasks, providing continuous detection, mitigation, and resolution of cyberthreats with AI augmentation 2

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NWN has achieved Top National Partner Status with Arctic Wolf, along with Cisco Systems Inc. and Palo Alto Networks Inc., bringing leading security and observability capabilities into a unified managed services model 1

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. This expanded partnership structure enables NWN to deliver what CEO Jim Sullivan describes as "a full, end-to-end security solution that's all now integrated natively to security vendors like Arctic Wolf" 2

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New In-House Services Address Growing Attack Surface

Beyond MDR, NWN Cybersecurity introduces several proprietary managed security services built in-house. The offering includes a fully managed penetration testing as-a-service platform and ransomware protection as-a-service, both developed internally by NWN 2

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These services aim to operationalize modern security platforms into a single, accountable service model with 24×7 expertise. The combination helps organizations reduce tool sprawl, accelerate response times, and strengthen resilience as AI adoption expands the attack surface and cyberthreats accelerate 1

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Experience Management Platform Delivers Unified Control

Central to the NWN Cybersecurity offering is the Experience Management Platform, which provides unified operational control and centralized visibility across all security functions 1

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. The platform now features deeper cybersecurity platform integrations with Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Arctic Wolf, including Palo Alto Prisma Access monitoring and roadmap integrations aligned to Cisco Splunk observability and Arctic Wolf Aurora 1

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This AI-powered managed service platform leverages automation and proactive monitoring to reduce resolution times and improve operational efficiency, creating a more scalable model for security operations. Sullivan emphasized that the platform delivers "full-stack managed services, along with a managed security player, all embedded into one pane of glass," addressing safer environments for customers whether on-premises or in the cloud across multiple domains 2

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Rapid Growth Signals Market Demand for Integrated Security

The launch builds on significant momentum in NWN's security business, which has doubled annually for the past three years, growing dramatically faster than the broader marketplace, according to Jim Sullivan 2

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. Chief Technology Officer Dean Fernandes noted that security leaders face mounting pressure to defend more surface area, respond faster, and manage more tools with fewer resources. "NWN Cybersecurity is built for real-world operations," Fernandes said. "By combining modern security platforms with EMP-driven operational control, we help customers reduce alert noise, improve response and modernize security without taking on unnecessary risk" 1

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The introduction of NWN Cybersecurity follows the recent launch of the company's Intelligent Connectivity offering, a Network as a Service solution that integrates HPE Mist with the Experience Management Platform 2

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. Together, these initiatives position NWN to deliver fully managed IT environments that include comprehensive security capabilities for staff-constrained organizations navigating the AI era.