Hong Kong – July 22, 2025 – Sangfor Technologies, a leading global provider of cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions, proudly announces that it has been awarded the 2025 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in Cybersecurity Services by leading market research firm Frost & Sullivan. This recognition reflects Sangfor’s strategic leadership, technological innovation, and customer-centric excellence in the rapidly evolving managed security services (MSS) industry.
The award acknowledges Sangfor’s holistic and visionary approach to delivering managed detection and response (MDR) services through its flagship offering, Athena MDR. In an era marked by heightened cybersecurity threats, complex regulatory environments, and a critical shortage of skilled professionals, Sangfor’s strategy has become a model for how to meet and exceed the expectations of modern enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
According to Frost & Sullivan, Sangfor has distinguished itself as a premier provider, with large enterprises to small and mid-sized businesses across diverse industries turning to Sangfor to bridge critical cybersecurity gaps. Sangfor’s services enable customers to quickly scale up their security operations capabilities in a cost-effective manner, helping them build security resilience and meet evolving regulatory compliance standards.
“While many competitors offer segmented or siloed solutions, Sangfor stands out by delivering all core functions through a single, natively built platform—making enterprise-grade threat detection and response both accessible and scalable across a diverse range of customer needs in APAC,” said Vivien Pua, ICT Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.
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How Sangfor Stands Out in Cybersecurity Services Strategy Innovation
- Expert Services with Advanced Technology Integration
Sangfor combines human-led security operations with proprietary technological innovations. Athena MDR is powered by Sangfor’s internally developed XDR platform and an AI-driven detection engine based on GenAI technology. This integration ensures that threats are not only detected faster but are also responded to with accuracy and agility. - Comprehensive Telemetry Coverage
Unlike traditional MDR providers that focus heavily on endpoint telemetry, Athena MDR integrates both network and endpoint telemetry. This dual coverage ensures superior visibility into threat landscapes, enhancing its ability to detect threats across all layers of customers' IT environments. The solution also supports third-party telemetry, extending visibility for existing infrastructure setups. - Customer-Centric and Flexible Service Delivery
Sangfor’s customer engagement model is designed for responsiveness and transparency. Each customer is assigned a dedicated Customer Success Manager who acts as a single point of contact and provides personalized support. Communication is streamlined through instant messaging to ensure rapid incident coordination. Customers can also sign up for a Proof-of-Value (POV) trial that simulates the full MDR service experience prior to purchase. Flexible, usage-based pricing ensures the solution scales with business needs. - Localization and Regional Expertise
Recognizing the unique compliance and data residency requirements across APAC, Sangfor has built a localized delivery model with Points of Presence (PoPs) in key regional markets and in-country data centers in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the UAE. With over 70 offices globally and multilingual support, Sangfor ensures that customers receive regionally compliant, culturally aligned, and context-aware cybersecurity services.
We’re honored to receive the Frost & Sullivan Strategy Leadership Recognition in Cybersecurity Services for Sangfor Athena MDR. Athena MDR, together with Athena XDR, forms the backbone of our Security Operations Series. In today’s complex threat landscape—where cyberattacks are increasingly sophisticated and the skills gap continues to widen—we believe it’s essential to combine advanced technology with expert human insight. This synergy empowers us to help customers bridge critical gaps across people, processes, and technology, delivering stronger, more resilient protection.
Darren Du, Vice President of Sangfor International Market
Responding to a Growing Global Need for Managed Cybersecurity Services
As organizations continue to grapple with complex hybrid environments, evolving compliance mandates, and a global talent shortage, the need for strategically delivered managed cybersecurity services has never been greater. Sangfor’s commitment to continuous R&D investment underscores its focus on innovation that directly enhances customer outcomes.
Frost & Sullivan’s Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition is a testament to Sangfor’s excellence in balancing advanced technological development with hands-on service delivery. Through its scalable, adaptive, and regionally attuned approach, Sangfor is helping enterprises across APAC and beyond build a future-ready cybersecurity posture.
About Sangfor Technologies
Sangfor Technologies is a global leader in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure, providing fully integrated and AI-driven solutions. Founded in 2000 and publicly listed since 2018 (STOCK CODE: 300454.SZ), Sangfor serves over 100,000 customers worldwide, including Fortune Global 500 companies, government institutions, universities, and healthcare organizations. With over 8,000 employees and more than 70 branch offices across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM, the company is committed to delivering on its mission to Make Your Digital Transformation Simpler and Secure.
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Joseph Lee | Email: joseph.lee@sangfor.com
About Frost & Sullivan
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