San Jose, California, March 2026 – Wazuh, the leading open-source Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution, announced a partnership with Protect 7, a provider of cybersecurity services serving organizations in the DACH region, with this collaboration focused on delivering managed security services tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Through this partnership, Protect7 uses Wazuh as the core platform of its SOC service, delivering centralized monitoring, detection, and analysis across customer environments. By integrating and correlating data from endpoints, cloud, and network sources, Protect7 enhances threat detection and incident response. Building on Wazuh’s capabilities, Protect7 adds its own detection rules and analysis to provide actionable insights, enabling an adaptable, flexible, and cost-efficient SOC service without vendor lock-in.
Protect7 supports organizations with security analyses, consulting, training courses, and managed security services, helping them identify risks, improve their security posture, and meet modern security requirements. The combination with Wazuh allows them to offer a reliable, agile, and cost-effective SOC support without vendor lock-in.
Marco Schnüriger, Deputy CEO at Protect7, said: “We trust Wazuh because it provides a flexible and transparent platform to protect our customers’ IT environments. Being a Wazuh partner allows us to combine its powerful technology with our security expertise, delivering actionable insights that help organizations reduce risk and prevent costly disruptions caused by cyber incidents.”
Alberto Gonzalez, COO of Wazuh, added: “Wazuh values Protect7’s trust in our platform and is proud to support their commitment to delivering flexible and transparent security services. Together, we enable organizations to strengthen their security posture, gain actionable insights, and reduce risk effectively.”
About Protect7
Protect7 is a Swiss cybersecurity company specializing in the protection of software solutions and IT systems. Founded in 2008, the company delivers high-quality, vendor-neutral security services, including security analyses, consulting, and managed security solutions. With a pragmatic approach and deep technical expertise, Protect7 helps organizations identify risks, strengthen their security posture, and meet evolving cybersecurity requirements with actionable, results-driven strategies.
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 Protect7 offerings and expertise further, please visit their official website. For additional information on Wazuh Partnerships, please visit our partners’ website.