Businesses can no longer rely on traditional perimeter security alone. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting users, identities, and stolen credentials to gain legitimate access to corporate systems and data. This creates risks such as:
- Stolen credentials and compromised accounts
- Phishing and social engineering
- Identity-based fraud
- Unusual or unauthorised access
- Costly disruption and data loss
For partners, this shift creates an opportunity to help customers strengthen security while building long-term, recurring cybersecurity services
Why Identity Protection Needs More Than MFA
MFA remains an important security control, but it is not enough on its own. Modern attacks can use phishing, stolen credentials, and session hijacking to bypass traditional protections.
As highlighted in Bluechip IT’s Sophos MDR: Bulletproof Microsoft 365 Without E5 Costs, businesses need continuous visibility and active response—not just authentication.
Sophos MDR helps address this through:
- 24/7 Expert Monitoring – Continuous monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Proactive Threat Hunting – Identifying potential compromises and unusual behaviour.
- Identity Threat Detection – Detecting risks involving compromised identities and credentials.
- Active Response – Investigating and responding to confirmed threats to help contain their impact.
This gives partners a stronger way to address identity and fraud protection while delivering ongoing value to customers.
Sophos Build Your Own Bundle (BYOB)
Businesses have different security requirements. Sophos BYOB allows partners to build a solution around each customer’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Eligible solutions include Sophos MDR, Endpoint, Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR), Email Protection, Workspace Protection, Switches, Access Points, and XGS Firewalls. Explore Sophos BYOB
Current BYOB benefits include:
- 99% off eligible XGS Firewall hardware
- 30% off eligible Sophos security licences
- 1% off a 3-year Xstream Protection subscription
- +5% partner margin through deal registration
- No minimum deal size
For partners, combining MDR, ITDR, and other Sophos solutions creates opportunities to deliver broader protection while increasing recurring revenue and customer value.
Partner with Bluechip IT
Identity-based attacks are a growing security challenge—and a growing opportunity for partners.
Bluechip IT helps partners bring Sophos solutions to market with tailored security options, commercial incentives, and support. By positioning Sophos MDR as part of a broader identity and security strategy, partners can help customers reduce risk while building stronger, recurring relationships.
Ready to turn identity security into a business opportunity?
Connect with the Bluechip IT Sophos Team and discover how Sophos MDR and BYOB can help you win more opportunities and grow recurring revenue.
