LevelBlue has been recognized as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Managed Security Service Edge Services 2025 Vendor Assessment (IDC #US52992425 September 2025).
The IDC MarketScape noted that, “Enterprises seeking a managed SSE service with multivendor flexibility and strong MDR integration should consider LevelBlue. Midmarket clients looking for cost-effective managed SSE options may also benefit from LevelBlue's tiered model.”
Furthermore, IDC wrote that, “In 2025, LevelBlue expanded its existing MDR foundation and other adjacent security capabilities through the acquisitions of Trustwave, Stroz Friedberg, and Elysium from Aon. These additions strengthen the company's global footprint and extend its capabilities in risk management and digital forensics/incident response.”
LevelBlue’s SSE Strengths, according to the IDC MarketScape
In the report, IDC described LevelBlue’s SSE service as a combination of, “consulting and professional services to assess readiness, design strategies, and execute phased transformations. The service is delivered using an ITIL-based model and will be available in three tiers in 2026: Essentials, Advanced, and Premium.”
The IDC MarketScape further noted the “Essentials tier will include deployment support such as integration, setup, and fine-tuning of policy and co-managed operations, providing basic monitoring and incident response. The Advanced tier will offer fully managed services, while the Premium tier will add compliance reporting, SLAs, and risk management add-ons. LevelBlue supports multiple vendors for SSE, including Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access), Fortinet, Zscaler, and Cisco, allowing clients to integrate with existing infrastructures or select new solutions.”
- “LevelBlue's multivendor support for SSE allows clients to leverage existing investments in platforms like Palo Alto Networks or Zscaler while benefiting from centralized management.”
- “LevelBlue has established MDR and threat intelligence capabilities, which are being expanded further through acquisitions. This expansion strengthens the company's ability to deliver integrated threat detection, risk management, and digital forensics/incident response alongside its SSE services. For clients, this translates into improved resilience, enriched context for security events, and faster response to complex threats.”
“Managed security service edge (SSE) has matured into a cornerstone of enterprise security architecture as organizations adapt to cloud adoption and hybrid work models,” states the IDC MarketScape. “The shift from appliance-based web gateways and VPNs toward unified, cloud-delivered services reflects the demand for consistent policy enforcement, consolidated visibility, and improved user experience across distributed environments. By converging various network security functions, SSE provides a scalable foundation for zero trust strategies while reducing operational complexity.”
Four Reasons Why LevelBlue’s Secure Service Edge Solution Protects Clients
LevelBlue believes an SSE solution is crucial to safeguard systems operating in today’s hybrid work environment, where connecting and securing remote workers, continuously monitoring for potential risks, and proactively addressing them, is paramount. These capabilities enable organizations to maintain a strong security posture and reduce the likelihood of successful cyberattacks.
Here is what LevelBlue’s SSE technology delivers:
- Comprehensive Security: LevelBlue’s managed services and SSE technology provide a unified, robust security solution, including Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Firewall as a Service (FWaaS). This comprehensive approach ensures that organizations have the necessary tools to protect their networks and data from a wide range of threats.
- Customized Solutions: LevelBlue tailors each security solution to the client’s unique needs, providing a full suite of security services delivered via the industry’s top SSE platforms. This ensures that organizations receive a security solution specifically designed to address their requirements and challenges.
- Expert Guidance: LevelBlue’s expert consultants and solutions engineers help clients navigate the complex SSE landscape, determine the best security solutions for their needs, and ensure a smooth implementation and ongoing management. This expert guidance ensures that organizations can confidently implement and maintain a robust security infrastructure.
- Cost Savings: By partnering with LevelBlue, clients can leverage their extensive experience and knowledge, reducing their organization’s cybersecurity labor and tool costs. This not only helps organizations save money but also enables them to focus their resources on other critical business initiatives.
About IDC MarketScape
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.
