Darktrace Expands MSSP Offerings with AI-Powered Email Security Service
Event summary
- Darktrace launched a managed email security offering for MSSPs on March 24, 2026, leveraging its Darktrace / EMAIL™ solution.
- The service enables MSSPs to deliver AI-native protection across email, collaboration platforms, and user identities.
- Darktrace reported a 6% year-over-year increase in AI-assisted phishing techniques, from 32% to 38% in 2025.
- The company enhanced its Darktrace Defenders Partner Program to provide greater flexibility and scalability for MSSPs.
The big picture
Darktrace’s new offering targets the growing demand for managed security services as organizations struggle to defend against sophisticated email threats. The expansion of its partner program reflects a broader industry shift toward AI-driven, scalable security solutions. With MSSPs playing a critical role in extending advanced cybersecurity capabilities to smaller businesses, Darktrace aims to strengthen its position in the managed security market.
What we're watching
- Market Adoption
- How quickly MSSPs integrate Darktrace’s AI-native email security into their service portfolios.
- Threat Evolution
- Whether Darktrace’s Self-Learning AI can adapt to the increasing sophistication of AI-assisted phishing attacks.
- Revenue Growth
- The pace at which Darktrace can scale its managed security services to drive recurring revenue.
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