As organisations address increasing cyber threats and more complex digital environments, demand for managed security service providers (MSSPs) has increased. Check Point Software Technologies has observed this trend, particularly among healthcare, public sector, and regulated industries seeking external security expertise to manage complex cyber requirements.
A shift towards platform-based, prevention-focused cyber security architectures is being driven by the need to secure hybrid environments and make use of AI-based threat intelligence. This reflects challenges linked to hybrid infrastructure, cloud adoption, remote access, compliance requirements, and the integration of AI technologies.
SEP2, a UK-based MSSP and Check Point Software Technologies Elite Partner, illustrates this growing demand for specialist cyber security services. Founded in 2016, SEP2 operates a 24/7 security operations centre and provides services to a range of clients, from SMEs to larger enterprises in both public and private sectors with hybrid environments.
SEP2 follows a “go deep, not wide” approach, focusing on a smaller number of core technologies rather than a broad portfolio. Within this model, Check Point technologies play a significant role in their service delivery and technical strategy.
The company’s “Wingman” service portfolio covers on-premises, hybrid cloud, and SASE environments, supported by Check Point technologies. Its services include secure access, email and collaboration security, exposure management, and governance programmes that use AI-based threat intelligence.
The partnership between SEP2 and Check Point has supported a number of deployments, including work with the National Health Service. This collaboration contributed to a longer-term agreement involving the deployment of the Check Point Maestro Hyperscale Firewall network security platform.
SEP2 reports that a large proportion of its staff hold Check Point certifications, and it uses internal labs for testing deployments and skills development. The company also states that around 98% of support tickets are resolved without escalation.
Looking ahead, SEP2 expects continued demand for its services as organisations modernise infrastructure and expand use of AI technologies, with ongoing needs for specialist cyber security support and platform-based security approaches.
