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ShiftControl x Blackpanda
An exciting new partnership

Julien Monguillot
Co-Founder
Dec 17, 2024
We're thrilled to announce our design and innovation partnership with Blackpanda, Asia's top cyber crisis response firm. This is a game-changing collaboration that combines Blackpanda's deep expertise in incident response with our mission to make SaaS management and security easier and more accessible for small businesses.
The Power of Partnership
At the core of this partnership is a shared mission: to democratize security for businesses of all sizes. Small businesses often lack the resources to defend themselves effectively, and that’s where we step in. Together, ShiftControl and Blackpanda are bridging the gap between robust security solutions and accessibility.
ShiftControl is helping small businesses of 2 to 200+ people take control of their identity and SaaS management, empowering them to take an important step in their own security journey. With our new partnership with Blackpanda and their innovative IR-1 product, we're able to offer them the added value of having someone to call in case of a cyber incident.
– Dan Gericke, ShiftControl Co-Founder
A Win-Win for Customers
Built-in Incident Response for ShiftControl
Integration plans are underway to deliver Blackpanda’s IR-1 solution directly into ShiftControl. This means our customers will have access to incident response support if they’re ever hacked. It’s a safety net that offers peace of mind in an increasingly hostile digital world.
Robust Identity and SaaS Security for Blackpanda
As a ShiftControl customer, Blackpanda gains top-of-the-line identity security, SaaS management, and optimized cost control for their SaaS services. This ensures Blackpanda stays safe and fully operational, so they can continue to help their customers in need without interruption.
ShiftControl will also be providing strategic input to Blackpanda across engineering, design, and operations, while exploring shared go-to-market opportunities like the channel MSP space.
Real-World Testing and Innovation
This partnership is laying the groundwork for meaningful innovations. Blackpanda is an ideal design partner for us—they’re a fast-growing tech startup in Asia, scaling their team and managing an ever-expanding SaaS stack. Working with them means we can test new features in real-world scenarios, tackle practical challenges together, and keep our roadmap laser-focused on what businesses like theirs actually need.
What’s Next?
Through this partnership, we'll be able to explore new go-to-market channels, such as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), areas where Blackpanda already has a strong understanding and offering. We'll also be able to build features and capabilities that truly help the customers we serve, especially small businesses trying to make a difference in the world. Stay tuned as we roll out capabilities designed to protect, empower, and transform the way you secure your business.