Why Stellar Cyber’s Open Cybersecurity Alliance Is a Game-Changer for MSSPs and Enterprises Alike

The cybersecurity world has long struggled with a fundamental challenge: how to unify an overwhelming array of tools and technologies without falling into the trap of vendor lock-in.

Recognizing this critical need for flexibility and seamless integration, Stellar Cyber has unveiled the Open Cybersecurity Alliance with LastPass, Netskope, Check Point Software Technologies, ESET and more cybersecurity vendors. This initiative marks a significant step forward, promising faster threat detection, greater operational efficiency, and most importantly, the freedom of choice for MSSPs and enterprise security teams alike.

This commitment to an open and unified approach is further validated by Stellar Cyber’s recent recognition as a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar for Extended Detection and Response (XDR) v4 report, underscoring their innovative vision for the future of security operations.

At the core of this initiative is Stellar Cyber’s Open SecOps platform, which now serves as the foundation for a growing ecosystem of integrations with top-tier cybersecurity vendors. But what really makes this alliance unique—and powerful—is its radical commitment to openness.

Open Integration: The Key to Accelerating Threat Detection

In the traditional approach to cybersecurity, vendors often promote proprietary platforms, which create rigid ecosystems and vendor lock-in. While these platforms may suit the needs of the vendors, they often leave customers struggling with limitations in terms of integrations, flexibility, and scalability. In an age where cyber threats are evolving by the minute, security teams can no longer afford to be confined by these closed systems.

The goal of the Open Cybersecurity Alliance is to build turnkey solutions with the customer in mind, Andrew Homer – Stellar Cyber’s vice president of alliances – said “I think many cybersecurity ISVs take one of two different postures. One is the one that Stellar Cyber has, which is truly open and fully interoperable, supporting a customer's heterogeneous security tool-set environment. On the other end of the spectrum, I think there's unfortunately a move toward closed-stack, where their insatiable growth from their investors has a reluctance to partner, to drive interoperability because they want to sell that single-stack solution. That is not good for customers because it provides lock-in. It provides an expensive approach and also a single point of failure if something goes wrong. So we have this best-of-breed approach.”

This is where Stellar Cyber stands apart. With the Open Cybersecurity Alliance, Stellar Cyber enables seamless integration across best-of-breed security solutions using open APIs, allowing MSSPs and enterprises to build the tech stack that best suits their needs. From EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and IAM (Identity and Access Management) to cloud security and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge), the Alliance already supports over 400 active integration points, ensuring organizations have the flexibility to choose the right solutions for their unique environments.

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MSSPs Win Big with Open Integration

For Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), the stakes are especially high. Supporting dozens—or even hundreds—of different client environments means flexibility isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s a requirement. Open ecosystems reduce the complexity of juggling siloed systems and help MSSPs onboard clients faster, tailor solutions more precisely, and deliver measurable outcomes at scale.

Joe Morin, CEO of CyFlare “Closed security ecosystems create blind spots and slow down response times—something no security team can afford,” said Joe Morin, CEO of CyFlare. “Open APIs allow us to build tailored solutions…instead of being forced into a one-size-fits-all approach.”

And it’s not just MSSPs seeing the upside. Global technology leaders are embracing the Alliance, recognizing how openness aligns with the evolving needs of today’s hybrid, cloud-native, and fast-paced environments.

Technology Leaders Rally Around “Better Together” Architecture

The launch of the Open Cybersecurity Alliance is backed by cybersecurity giants like Netskope, Check Point, Mimecast, ESET, and LastPass. Each brings critical capabilities—from identity and endpoint protection to cloud and email security—into an interoperable ecosystem, which customers can manage through a single pane of glass.

This is a clear signal that interoperability is no longer a differentiator—it’s a necessity.

Ofir Shapira from Check Point said: “Our AI-driven threat prevention and security solutions work in concert with other leading technologies to streamline security operations.”

Jessica Couto from LastPass added: “We are expanding our ability to integrate into a broader security ecosystem, giving joint customers a more comprehensive approach to threat protection.”

Unifying Security Operations Without Compromise

Modern enterprises and MSSPs are managing 70+ different security tools on average. This patchwork of solutions can easily overwhelm security analysts and delay incident response.

The Open Cybersecurity Alliance addresses this head-on. Through its open architecture and AI-powered operations platform, Stellar Cyber enables teams to correlate threats faster, gain visibility across the entire environment, and eliminate the inefficiencies of siloed systems.

As Andrew Homer, VP of Alliances at Stellar Cyber, remarked: “It takes a true multivendor effort to prevent threats. We see a massive difference for organizations that embrace an openly integrated ecosystem.”

Conclusion: The Future of Cybersecurity is Open and Stellar Cyber Leads the Way

With the launch of the Open Cybersecurity Alliance, Stellar Cyber is not just changing the game—it is setting a new standard for the industry. By prioritizing open integration, flexibility, and speed, the Alliance allows MSSPs and enterprises to build the security stack that best meets their unique needs, without being constrained by proprietary ecosystems.

And it’s no surprise that Stellar Cyber has been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm Radar for XDR v4. This prestigious recognition underscores the company’s leadership in the cybersecurity space and highlights its ability to drive outstanding outcomes through its open, integrated solutions. As cyber threats continue to evolve, Stellar Cyber’s commitment to openness and innovation will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in helping organizations protect their assets, streamline their security operations, and stay ahead of attackers.

About Stellar Cyber

By shining a bright light on the darkest corners of security operations, Stellar Cyber empowers organizations to see incoming attacks, know how to fight them and act decisively – protecting what matters most. Stellar Cyber’s award-winning open security operations platform includes NG SIEM, NDR, Open XDR and Multi-Layer AI™ under one license. With ⅓ of the global top 250 MSSPs and over 12,000 customers worldwide, Stellar Cyber is one of the most trusted leaders in security operations. Learn more at https://stellarcyber.ai/.

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Why Stellar Cyber’s Open Cybersecurity Alliance Is a Game-Changer for MSSPs and Enterprises Alike