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Techday NZ
03-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Flamingo launches OpenMSP to help MSPs cut software costs
Flamingo has launched OpenMSP, a platform aimed at helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) increase profitability by adopting open-source tools and leveraging AI-powered analysis. The MSP and MSSP sector, currently valued at $83.76 billion, faces significant challenges due to the high cost of commercial software and technician salaries. Industry estimates suggest that commercial software licensing absorbs between 20-35% of MSP revenue, with technician wages accounting for an additional 20-30%. This cost structure places many providers in a difficult position as they try to balance business growth and operating margins. OpenMSP has been designed to address these issues by providing a systematic approach to reducing costs and improving margins. Developed by Flamingo, the open-source platform features an AI Margin Increase Report generator, which analyses an MSP's current software usage and produces a tailored report outlining current licensing expenditures, projected savings from replacing commercial software with open-source alternatives, and detailed implementation guidance. The platform also includes a vendor mapping directory cataloguing 155 commercial vendors in four primary categories: Network Operations Centre (NOC), Security Operations Centre (SOC), IT operations, and business operations. For each commercial solution, OpenMSP identifies potential open-source equivalents, offering viable alternatives for 63% of the catalogued platforms. Examples of these mappings include commercial vendors such as ConnectWise, Datto, and Kaseya alongside open-source counterparts like TacticalRMM, Wazuh, and Odoo. The adoption of open-source tools has traditionally been hindered by concerns around support, deployment complexity, and system integration. However, industry stakeholders note that these barriers are diminishing as open-source solutions mature. "Over the past 15 years, I've closely followed the evolution of open-source technology in the IT and security space. What started as basic tooling has now matured to the point where many open-source solutions rival, and often outperform, commercial products. While challenges around support, deployment, and orchestration remain, they're becoming significantly easier to manage," said Michael Assraf, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Flamingo. "At my previous startup, I witnessed Managed Service Providers (MSPs) increasingly adopting open-source tools in isolated cases. OpenMSP was created to take that trend further - offering structured support and a unified path forward for MSPs ready to embrace open source at scale." According to Stephen Garriques, Chief Executive Officer of SecureTokens, the platform has already delivered tangible benefits: "OpenMSP gave us a data-backed roadmap to restructure our SOC and NOC tooling using open-source platforms like TacticalRMM and Wazuh. We cut licensing costs by 27%, eliminated vendor lock-in, and gained tighter integration across our stack. The AI report made it easy to justify the shift internally and execute with confidence." Key features of OpenMSP include side-by-side comparisons of leading commercial platforms and their open-source alternatives, allowing MSPs to make informed decisions regarding their technology stack and avoid vendor lock-in. Community support is another focus, with the platform offering access to a peer-driven user network, best-practice playbooks, and guidance for safe adoption and operationalisation of open-source tooling. The platform is offered without cost, with MSPs able to access both the AI-powered margin analysis tool and the complete vendor directory. The platform aims to empower providers to take control of their cost structure while maintaining, or even enhancing, the capabilities required for their service operations.
Arabian Post
12-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Open‑Source SOC Tools Offer Scalable, Customisable Cyber Defence
Organisations grappling with escalating cyber threats are increasingly turning to open‑source Security Operations Center tools to establish proactive, cost‑effective defences. These solutions deliver SIEM, threat detection, incident response, and network monitoring capabilities while offering transparency, flexibility, and community‑driven innovation. Open‑source SOC platforms such as Security Onion, Wazuh, Graylog Open, TheHive and MISP form a modular toolkit that security teams can tailor to specific environments. Security Onion provides signature‑based detection, packet capture and threat‑hunting honeypots via APIs and agents. Wazuh integrates XDR and SIEM into a single agent supporting endpoint protection, cloud workload monitoring, log analysis and regulatory compliance. Graylog Open excels at ingesting and correlating logs from diverse sources and containerised systems. TheHive and MISP enable threat intelligence sharing and coordinated incident response workflows. These tools collectively lower barriers to entry by eliminating licence fees and vendor lock‑in while enabling fine‑tuned deployments. Organisations benefit from full visibility into system internals—something proprietary solutions often obscure. Development under open‑source licences fosters rapid iteration, driven by both corporate contributors and independent community members. This broad, peer‑reviewed ecosystem helps detect and patch vulnerabilities quickly, reducing costs and increasing stability. ADVERTISEMENT Security teams have successfully deployed open‑source SOCs at scale. Wazuh protects millions of endpoints worldwide, delivering real‑time correlation, threat hunting and endpoint recovery without high‑cost solutions. Security Onion supports multi‑tenant architectures, allowing IT and SOC teams to collaborate seamlessly across shared environments. MISP and similar platforms empower managed security service providers to offer threat‑intelligence feeds and collaborative defence strategies to clients. Industry analysts emphasise that open‑source tools often outperform commercial alternatives in adaptability and feature depth. Aikido Zen notes that transparency compels open‑source solutions to exceed expectations, driving 'deeper features and value' than closed‑source offerings. The open‑source model encourages organisations to contribute enhancements and custom modules, thereby strengthening the ecosystem as a whole. Challenges remain. Effective deployment demands in‑house expertise to configure integrations, tune detection rules, and maintain community‑based support channels. Small organisations may prefer SOC‑as‑a‑Service or managed SOC options to mitigate complexity. Cybersecurity specialists warn that open‑source alone is not a panacea; tools must be deployed strategically with robust processes and ongoing oversight. Despite these hurdles, the momentum behind open‑source SOC frameworks is undeniable. Adoption is rising among enterprises seeking agile, transparent defences aligned with zero‑trust initiatives and compliance mandates. The modular nature of these platforms allows teams to start with core capabilities—log aggregation, threat monitoring, incident management—and incrementally enhance their security posture. Security Onion, Wazuh and Graylog offer the foundational building blocks to establish monitoring pipelines, with TheHive and MISP orchestrating cross‑team collaboration and intelligence sharing. Combined, they offer enterprises a flexible alternative to expensive, vendor‑locked systems. Organisations that invest in talent and integration can build SOC environments that rival proprietary solutions in performance while enabling full customisation and community collaboration. As threat actors evolve, the adaptability of open‑source SOC tools positions them as a sustainable choice—balancing transparency, effectiveness and cost‑efficiency.
Business Upturn
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
ESET launches integration with Wazuh
By GlobeNewswire Published on April 23, 2025, 00:13 IST This integration provides seamless ingestion of ESET PROTECT, ESET Inspect, and ESET Cloud Office Security data into Wazuh's security platform. Wazuh's open-source security platform is easy to deploy, and it offers cost-effective benefits, which the integration of ESET's solutions boosts to further heights, benefiting our mutual customers. The integration between ESET's solutions and Wazuh helps SMBs and enterprises meet most of their security needs, irrespective of their maturity levels. BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is continuing to increase its number of integrations, this time, by connecting with Wazuh, a popular open-source security platform. Cybersecurity is becoming more complex and difficult. B2B organizations might find obstacles in adjusting to this new reality. Therefore, interoperability has become crucial, which is also why ESET has adopted an API-first approach. As a result, the provision of strong security is easier than ever, as those organizations that need to correlate vast amounts of data from multiple sources, across several vendors, can create more efficient security workflows. The ESET Endpoint Management Platform (ESET PROTECT), including its Detection and Response capabilities (ESET Inspect), as well as ESET Cloud Office Security, integrates seamlessly with Wazuh, enabling organizations to consolidate security alerts, telemetry, and incidents in a single pane of glass. The integration works by using API-based integration – ESET provides REST APIs, allowing Wazuh to query and pull relevant security events, incidents, and telemetry directly. Consequentially, this integration should empower any security-conscious organization or professional with cost-effective, open-source security monitoring and compliance solutions. For example, security analysts or incident responders can use Wazuh's dashboards to correlate ESET's endpoint detection events with other logs, perform threat hunting, and develop comprehensive incident response playbooks. In the same vein, IT administrators can utilize Wazuh to generate summary reports, do compliance checks, and monitor operational metrics across their entire security stacks, including ESET-supplied data. Effectively, with this integration, security teams can do more with fewer tools and less manual work. 'ESET provides security solutions that can protect one's tomorrow today. With our integrations, we aim to lessen security burdens, and empower security operators with tools that create natural efficiencies, relieving many of their workflows. With data from ESET PROTECT, ESET Inspect, and ESET Cloud Office Security in Wazuh, they can cover the needs of an entire business environment from a single pane of glass,' said Michal Hájovský, Global Sales Lead at ESET. Visit our ESET integrations page for more information. Find out more about Wazuh's open-source security platform . Discover more about the power of comprehensive security on the ESET PROTECT Platform page. About ESET ESET® provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of emerging global cyberthreats, both known and unknown — securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it's endpoint, cloud, or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. The ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit or follow our social media, podcasts and blogs. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Channel Post MEA
15-04-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
ESET Integrates With Open-Source Security Platform Wazuh
ESET is continuing to increase its number of integrations, this time by connecting with Wazuh, a popular open-source security platform. Cybersecurity is becoming more complex and difficult. B2B organizations might find obstacles in adjusting to this new reality. Therefore, interoperability has become crucial, which is also why ESET has adopted an API-first approach. As a result, the provision of strong security is easier than ever, as those organizations that need to correlate vast amounts of data from multiple sources, across several vendors, can create more efficient security workflows. The ESET Endpoint Management Platform (ESET PROTECT), including its Detection and Response capabilities (ESET Inspect), as well as ESET Cloud Office Security, integrates seamlessly with Wazuh, enabling organizations to consolidate security alerts, telemetry, and incidents in a single pane of glass. The integration works by using API-based integration – ESET provides REST APIs, allowing Wazuh to query and pull relevant security events, incidents, and telemetry directly. Consequentially, this integration should empower any security-conscious organization or professional with cost-effective, open-source security monitoring and compliance solutions. For example, security analysts or incident responders can use Wazuh's dashboards to correlate ESET's endpoint detection events with other logs, perform threat hunting, and develop comprehensive incident response playbooks. In the same vein, IT administrators can utilize Wazuh to generate summary reports, do compliance checks, and monitor operational metrics across their entire security stacks, including ESET-supplied data. Effectively, with this integration, security teams can do more with fewer tools and less manual work. 'ESET provides security solutions that can protect one's tomorrow today. With our integrations, we aim to lessen security burdens, and empower security operators with tools that create natural efficiencies, relieving many of their workflows. With data from ESET PROTECT, ESET Inspect, and ESET Cloud Office Security in Wazuh, they can cover the needs of an entire business environment from a single pane of glass,' said Michal Hájovský, Global Sales Lead at ESET. 0 0
Zawya
15-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ESET launches integration with Wazuh
Wazuh's open-source security platform is easy to deploy, and it offers cost-effective benefits, which the integration of ESET's solutions boosts to further heights, benefiting our mutual customers. The integration between ESET's solutions and Wazuh helps SMBs and enterprises meet most of their security needs, irrespective of their maturity levels. Dubai, UAE - ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is continuing to increase its number of integrations, this time, by connecting with Wazuh, a popular open-source security platform. Cybersecurity is becoming more complex and difficult. B2B organizations might find obstacles in adjusting to this new reality. Therefore, interoperability has become crucial, which is also why ESET has adopted an API-first approach. As a result, the provision of strong security is easier than ever, as those organizations that need to correlate vast amounts of data from multiple sources, across several vendors, can create more efficient security workflows. The ESET Endpoint Management Platform (ESET PROTECT), including its Detection and Response capabilities (ESET Inspect), as well as ESET Cloud Office Security, integrates seamlessly with Wazuh, enabling organizations to consolidate security alerts, telemetry, and incidents in a single pane of glass. The integration works by using API-based integration – ESET provides REST APIs, allowing Wazuh to query and pull relevant security events, incidents, and telemetry directly. Consequentially, this integration should empower any security-conscious organization or professional with cost-effective, open-source security monitoring and compliance solutions. For example, security analysts or incident responders can use Wazuh's dashboards to correlate ESET's endpoint detection events with other logs, perform threat hunting, and develop comprehensive incident response playbooks. In the same vein, IT administrators can utilize Wazuh to generate summary reports, do compliance checks, and monitor operational metrics across their entire security stacks, including ESET-supplied data. Effectively, with this integration, security teams can do more with fewer tools and less manual work. 'ESET provides security solutions that can protect one's tomorrow today. With our integrations, we aim to lessen security burdens, and empower security operators with tools that create natural efficiencies, relieving many of their workflows. With data from ESET PROTECT, ESET Inspect, and ESET Cloud Office Security in Wazuh, they can cover the needs of an entire business environment from a single pane of glass,' said Michal Hájovský, Global Sales Lead at ESET. Visit our ESET integrations page for more information. Find out more about Wazuh's open-source security platform. Discover more about the power of comprehensive security on the ESET PROTECT Platform page. About ESET ESET® provides cutting-edge digital security to prevent attacks before they happen. By combining the power of AI and human expertise, ESET stays ahead of emerging global cyberthreats, both known and unknown— securing businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals. Whether it's endpoint, cloud or mobile protection, our AI-native, cloud-first solutions and services remain highly effective and easy to use. ESET technology includes robust detection and response, ultra-secure encryption, and multifactor authentication. With 24/7 real-time defense and strong local support, we keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. The ever-evolving digital landscape demands a progressive approach to security: ESET is committed to world-class research and powerful threat intelligence, backed by R&D centers and a strong global partner network. For more information, visit or follow our social media, podcasts and blogs. Media Contact Sanjeev Vistar Communications PO Box 127631 Dubai, UAE Email: sanjeev@
