Connection Secures Cisco Gold Provider Status for Managed Security Services
Event summary
- Connection earned Cisco Gold Provider status after audits of its Managed Firewall and Managed XDR services.
- The designation adds to Connection’s previously awarded Meraki Access service under Cisco Powered Services.
- Connection is the first partner globally to be audited and approved under Cisco’s new global requirements for partners.
- Tim McGrath, President and CEO of Connection, highlighted the achievement as validation of their operating model.
The big picture
Connection’s achievement underscores the growing emphasis on rigorous governance and measurable outcomes in managed IT services. As cybersecurity becomes a critical differentiator for enterprises, this designation positions Connection as a key player in delivering scalable, audited security solutions. The partnership with Cisco also highlights the strategic importance of AI-driven security frameworks in the evolving digital landscape.
What we're watching
- Service Expansion
- How Connection will leverage this designation to expand its managed security services portfolio.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether the Gold Provider status will enhance Connection’s competitive positioning in the cybersecurity market.
- Customer Adoption
- The pace at which customers adopt Connection’s managed security services under the new Cisco standards.
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