Blackpoint Cyber has built a reputation for delivering fast, effective managed detection and response (MDR) solutions. The company doubled down on that strategy when it unveiled CompassOne on April 28. CompassOne unifies proactive cybersecurity hardening with real-time detection and response in a single platform. This enables MSPs to manage the entire security lifecycle more efficiently.
CompassOne allows MSPs to “truly secure every moment,” Manoj Srivastava, chief technology and product officer of Blackpoint Cyber, said in a prepared statement. “By unifying proactive hardening and real-time response, CompassOne helps organizations measure, prioritize, and strengthen their security posture over time — with holistic visibility and context, a focus on what matters most, and all from a single platform.”
CompassOne addresses a long-standing challenge facing MSPs and internal security teams: fragmented cybersecurity toolsets and siloed operations. Instead of relying on multiple vendors and disconnected systems, users can now access full asset visibility, manage vulnerabilities, monitor compliance, and respond to incidents from one consolidated platform.
“Security teams don’t have time to stitch together fragmented tools and dashboards,” Blackpoint Cyber Founder and CEO Jon Murchison said in a prepared statement. “CompassOne simplifies cybersecurity by providing complete visibility, rapid response, and a fully managed approach, all in a single, cost-effective solution.”
Built With MSPs and Small Businesses in Mind
Blackpoint Cyber rooted CompassOne’s development in a key observation. Many MSPs — especially those supporting small and midsized businesses (SMBs) — were forced to navigate a crowded cybersecurity landscape. That is often confusing and complicated for them.
“There are so many categories, but we’ve identified one that’s been out there for a really long time, especially for MSPs,” Srivastava told ChannelPro in an interview. “Unified security posture really elevates the conversation away from just selling tools. Now, they’re cybersecurity advisors — helping clients strategically assess their overall security posture.”
Rather than overwhelming MSPs and their clients with the next “new tool,” CompassOne promotes a more strategic discussion around cybersecurity maturity. This approach moves MSPs up the value chain, Srivastava noted. It enables them to benchmark clients’ risk profiles, prioritize security efforts, and track improvements over time using a clear, letter-grade rating system aligned with frameworks like NIST CSF.
In addition, MSPs do not have to abandon their existing vendors to adopt CompassOne, Srivastava told ChannelPro. The platform is designed to integrate data from external sources, allowing MSPs to maintain flexibility while enhancing overall context and security effectiveness. “We would love for you to use our scanning technology, but if you’re in love with certain scanning vendors or firewall sources, we can ingest that data into our platform. It’s about improving context.”
Key Capabilities of CompassOne
- Security Posture Rating: A letter-grade system for tracking cybersecurity maturity
- Unified Asset Inventory: Full visibility into devices, identities, cloud, and SaaS environments
- Tenant Administrator: Centralized management across clients, renewals, billing, and incidents
- MDR Powered by Blackpoint SOC: 24/7 threat detection and response
- Vulnerability Management: Automated risk discovery, prioritization, and remediation guidance
- Application Control: Blocking unauthorized software and reducing ransomware and insider threats
- Cloud Posture Management: Monitoring and fixing Microsoft 365 security misconfigurations
- LogIC (Logging with Integrated Compliance): Automated log capture, storage, and analysis for compliance needs
Consolidation and Cost Efficiency
CompassOne brings MSPs a significant immediate benefit: tool consolidation. With fewer point products to manage, MSPs can streamline operations, reduce their total cost of ownership (TCO), and eliminate the inefficiencies associated with maintaining and correlating multiple cybersecurity tools. “Reducing tool sprawl and improving visibility helps MSPs spend less time managing infrastructure and more time delivering measurable security outcomes,” Srivastava told ChannelPro.
MSPs can choose from different editions of CompassOne. It starts with the Essentials package for organizations focused primarily on reactive detection and response. For those ready to take a more proactive stance, the Standard edition layers on broader posture management features. Future versions will introduce enhanced compliance capabilities.
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A New Way to Demonstrate Value to Clients
One of the biggest challenges MSPs face is communicating their value to clients. This is particularly true when the absence of a breach can make security investments feel intangible. Srivastava shared that CompassOne addresses this gap.
“If you can benchmark and show, here’s how you’re improving, this is what we did for you — that’s incredibly powerful,” Srivastava told ChannelPro. “Everyone understands maturity. Everyone wants to improve.”
CompassOne’s transparent posture rating system, modeled on trusted cybersecurity standards, provides tangible evidence of security improvements over time. MSPs can point to concrete progress rather than relying on fear-based sales tactics or jargon-heavy reports.
The platform provides the visibility and strategic advantage MSPs need, according to Keith Hales, CEO of InfoSystems, an early CompassOne design partner.
“I’m excited to see CompassOne come to life because I know it’s going to take our security operations to the next level,” Hales shared. “It’s not just about keeping clients protected. It’s about doing it smarter, faster, and with the confidence that we’re meeting compliance expectations. Most importantly, CompassOne will give us a way to clearly show the value of our clients’ investment in security. That’s key to how we grow, earn their trust, and retain business.”
Looking Ahead: AI-enhanced Context and Automation
AI and automation aren’t just buzzwords for Blackpoint Cyber. They will play a crucial role in CompassOne’s future, Srivastava also told ChannelPro. “When you think about the variety and the magnitude of datasets, AI is one of the best players in being able to work through that data at a much faster pace than humans can. It’s like your supercharged security analyst who never sleeps and gets smarter every day.”
By continuously refining context through AI, Blackpoint aims to make each module of CompassOne — from asset management to incident response — smarter and more efficient.
Raising the Bar for MSP Security
CompassOne delivers more than just another cybersecurity solution. It helps service providers elevate their role, simplify complex operations, and deliver measurable, strategic value to clients.
By unifying security posture management with real-time response, CompassOne gives MSPs the tools they need to move beyond reactive firefighting and toward true cybersecurity leadership. In a market where outcomes matter more than alerts, the CompassOne platform sets a new standard for how MSPs can strengthen security, prove their value, and drive long-term success.
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