Wazuh and AI Cyber Consulting Announce Partnership to Strengthen SOC Services

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San Jose, California, September 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with AI Cyber Consulting, a provider of Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) solution designed specifically for TVET colleges, universities, and small companies.

Through this partnership, AI Cyber Consulting will use Wazuh as the core platform of its Security Operations Center (SOC), providing centralized security monitoring and real-time visibility across endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and network devices. By integrating Wazuh into its operations, AI Cyber Consulting enhances its ability to collect and correlate security event data (SIEM), detect threats and respond to incidents, monitor file integrity, identify vulnerabilities, and support compliance with frameworks such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and CIS benchmarks. This integration also strengthens visibility into cloud workloads and delivers actionable dashboards and executive reporting, supporting consistent, comprehensive, and cost-effective security services across customer environments.

AI Cyber Consulting focuses on delivering enterprise-grade cybersecurity services to TVET colleges, universities, and small companies through a predictable, competitively priced monthly model. The adoption of Wazuh supports this approach by powering the XDR and SIEM capabilities at the core of its Managed SOC, enabling efficient, real-time threat detection and continuous monitoring while maintaining the flexibility to serve different institutions’ operational and compliance needs, including POPIA and audit requirements.

Michael Marumo, Sales & Customer Relationship Consultant and New Business Development at AI Cyber Consulting, said: “We trust Wazuh because it provides a comprehensive and scalable security platform that aligns with our mission of delivering exceptional cybersecurity services to our clients. Being a Wazuh partner means more than offering a product; it means collaborating with a global ecosystem that is dedicated to making advanced security accessible to organizations of all sizes. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful security outcomes and long-term value to our customers.”

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Alberto González, COO at Wazuh, replied: “AI Cyber Consulting’s approach to building an accessible, enterprise-grade SOC for TVET educational institutions and small companies reflects the flexibility and open philosophy at the core of Wazuh. We are pleased to support their mission of bringing advanced threat detection and compliance-ready security to organizations that need it most.“

About AI Cyber Consulting

AI Cyber Consulting is a South African MSSP delivering enterprise-grade cybersecurity to TVET colleges, universities, and small companies through a predictable, cost-effective monthly model. Its six core pillars — XDR/SIEM, Managed SOC, vCISO consulting, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, and Security Awareness Training — provide proactive protection and rapid response without the cost of an in-house team.

About Wazuh

Wazuh is a free and open source security platform that combines XDR and SIEM capabilities to protect endpoints and cloud workloads. Its open source nature allows organizations to customize its capabilities to meet specific security requirements, ensuring scalable and adaptable defense strategies.

To explore AI Cyber Consulting offerings and expertise further, please visit their official website. For additional information on Wazuh Partnerships, please visit our partners’ website.