NEC XON earns XMDR Partner status with Palo Alto Networks across EMEA – cementing regional leadership in advanced cyber defence

Armand Kruger, Head of Cybersecurity at NEC XON. (Image: NEC XON)

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NEC XON, which positions itself as a leading pan-African systems integrator and cyber security innovator, has officially achieved Palo Alto Networks XMDR (Extended Managed Detection and Response) Partner status in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), joining an elite group of partners globally recognised for advanced threat detection, response capabilities and strategic cyber defence.

This achievement validates NEC XON’s deep alignment with Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XDR platform and its ability to provide proactive, scalable incident response services on behalf of Palo Alto Networks – a capability shared by only a select few providers worldwide.

"XMDR gives us the ability to execute incident response on behalf of Palo Alto Networks, showcasing a unique partnership capability held by very few companies globally," says Armand Kruger, Head of Cybersecurity at NEC XON.

"It’s more than just a status – it’s a validation of our architecture-first approach, our deep technical skills and our ability to defend customers across hybrid and complex environments."

Ryno Le Roux, Head of Cyber Operations at NEC XON. (Image: Supplied)

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The XMDR status provides NEC XON’s Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team with the ability to deliver truly integrated, preventative cyber protection across cloud, network, endpoint and identity attack surfaces.

“The Palo Alto Networks XMDR designation gives our MDR team the power to help customers actively disrupt cyber adversaries, protect their environments proactively and ensure long-term business sustainability,” says Ryno Le Roux, NEC XON’s Head of Cyber Operations. “It’s a game-changer in how we deliver cyber resilience at scale.”

Through this recognition, NEC XON is further empowered to deliver world-class threat detection, rapid containment and expert-led response services using Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven Cortex XDR and XSOAR technologies.

With a focus on continuous innovation and a customer-first mindset, NEC XON continues to set the benchmark for what a modern, business-aligned cyber security partner should look like – delivering not only defence but strategic resilience.