On June 19th, I had the opportunity to join Matt Whitlock on ChannelPro’s StackUp! Podcast, an experience that offered far more than a surface-level product overview.
The conversation was a welcome departure from traditional sales or marketing formats, allowing for an open and insightful discussion about today’s evolving threat landscape and how Celerium’s Network Defender is meeting that challenge head-on.
During the episode, we explored what modern threat intelligence means in a time where cyber threats are growing faster than most teams can keep up with. A key shift we discussed is the move from simply identifying what the threats are to understanding where they’re coming from and how they behave at scale. That’s where Network Defender excels, helping organizations move beyond static blocklists and outdated models by dynamically scoring and filtering threats based on live intelligence from a database that monitors over 300 million IPs.
Topics we explored included:
- The evolution of threat intelligence and the
- How works and adjusts in real time
- like alert fatigue and staff bandwidth
- The importance of
- Real-world examples of how at a power utility company
What stood out in the discussion was how Network Defender simplifies what has historically been a noisy and complicated part of cybersecurity. For MSPs, it’s not just about adding another tool; it’s about offloading weight.
The Network Defender platform is fully automated, with a setup as straightforward as sending firewall logs and implementing a block list through an API or file download. Once in place, it requires little to no daily intervention, allowing MSPs to focus their time and attention elsewhere. In fact, one customer went nearly an entire quarter without needing to log in, not because they were disengaged, but because everything was simply running as expected.
Some key features that make Network Defender uniquely effective include:
- A threat scoring system that dynamically ranks IPs on a 1–9 scale
- Continuous updates based on evolving behavior, not just static lists
- API integration and compatibility with over 20 firewall and security products
- Granular alerting that allows users to tailor notifications to what truly matters
- True “set it and forget it” deployment with minimal upkeep.
Another area where the product brings clear value is in reducing alert fatigue. MSPs that are already overwhelmed by daily noise can easily configure alerts in Network Defender by IP, client, traffic pattern, or threat severity. This ability to fine-tune notifications ensures teams only see what truly needs attention, without missing critical risks.
Documentation and usability also stand out as key features of Network Defender. In-app guidance is built directly into the platform and is:
- Fully searchable and indexed
- Updated regularly as the product evolves
- Rich with examples, walkthroughs, and embedded videos
- Designed for both technical users and client-facing staff
The reporting features also include shareable, client-friendly summaries with simple visualizations and threat classifications, making it easier to communicate value and insight to customers.
As I shared with Matt, Network Defender isn’t trying to be everything; it’s trying to do one thing exceptionally well: deliver proactive, real-time threat intelligence that works quietly in the background and gives time back to the people managing it. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t require constant care. It just works, and it helps the rest of your stack work better, too.
You can catch the full episode of ChannelPro StackUp! Podcast to hear the entire conversation. Also, to see a short demo of the Network Defender solution and access additional resources, visit Celerium’s ChannelPro Product Deep Dive Virtual Event Page.
Lastly, if you’re planning to attend the ChannelPro Defend West event in Irvine this November, I’d love to continue the discussion in person; you can schedule time on my calendar
See ya there!
-Jon Marinaro, Technical Sales Director, Celerium
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