Kiteworks unveils MSP/MSSP programme to elevate partner security and compliance capabilities

Kiteworks, which delivers data privacy and compliance for sensitive content communications through its Private Content Network, has launched a Managed Service Provider (MSP)/Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program. This program is designed to empower Kiteworks MSP and MSSP partners to effectively address the pressing security and compliance challenges faced by organisations today.

As cyber threats and regulatory demands intensify, organisations are increasingly struggling with the existential risks of data breaches and noncompliance fines. Kiteworks’ MSP/MSSP program offers a robust solution, enabling partners to deploy a platform that is secure by default and designed to meet stringent regulatory requirements, including FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018, among other security and compliance validations and certifications. Having these standards in place enables organisations to minimise risks, reduce costs, and achieve compliance faster.

“The Kiteworks MSP/MSSP program enables our partners to deliver unmatched security and compliance solutions that directly address the challenges their customers face,” says Kurt Michael, Chief Revenue Officer at Kiteworks. “By leveraging Kiteworks, MSPs/MSSPs can offer a centralised platform for sensitive content communications that simplifies compliance, reduces operational complexity, and scales to meet the diverse needs of any organisation.”

MSPs/MSSPs face significant challenges, particularly the cost and complexity associated with managing multiple point security products across customer environments. Kiteworks addresses these pain points through:

• Simplified consolidation: Kiteworks consolidates infrastructure, administration, security features, and policy controls into a single, centralised platform, significantly reducing the complexity and costs associated with managing numerous point products. This simplification allows MSPs/MSSPs to focus more on delivering value-added services rather than managing disparate systems.
• Reduced compliance labour costs: With its comprehensive, centralised policy control settings, Kiteworks reduces the labour required for compliance management. The platform’s out-of-the-box controls, such as encryption and hardening, alongside customisable settings for access controls and authentication, help MSPs/MSSPs ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA and CMMC with less effort and risk.
• Unified audit logging: Kiteworks provides unified, normalised audit logging, making it easier for MSPs/MSSPs to prove compliance through detailed reports and seamless integration with syslog and SIEM feeds.
• Cost-effective deployment: The platform’s ease of deployment, clustering, and scaling means that MSPs/MSSPs can meet diverse customer requirements—whether on-premises or cloud-based—without incurring high infrastructure costs.

“Our new MSP/MSSP program is a game-changer for partners looking to elevate their service portfolios,” said David Byrnes, VP of global channels at Kiteworks. “By providing a centralised platform for security and compliance, Kiteworks enables our partners to deliver enhanced value to their clients while reducing complexity and operational costs. We’re excited to see how this program will empower MSPs/MSSPs to meet today’s growing challenges and drive long-term business success.”