N-able adds autonomous AI to its security platform for IT service providers

N-able announced enhanced agentic AI across its cyber resilience platform on January 29, 2026. The updates cover Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and data protection tools such as Cove. They also extend security operations with Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR).

Agentic AI enables autonomous analysis and decision-making. It executes tasks while keeping humans in control. AI-assisted scripting converts natural-language requests into executable code. It cuts manual scripting from hours to minutes. Automated threat triage identifies, enriches, and assigns 90% of alerts into workflows.

Advanced models detect unauthorized access patterns and map lateral movement to speed containment. Data protection adds automated recovery testing with 99% accuracy in boot detection. This testing uses telemetry from more than 11 million endpoints. The integrations reduce alert noise and let analysts focus on proactive tasks like vulnerability remediation.

These updates help MSPs deliver enterprise-grade security to SMBs at scale without adding headcount or complexity. Additional UEM AI enhancements will roll out soon, backed by N-able’s ecosystem of 25,000+ providers.

Why It Matters

• Automate triage for 90% of alerts to reduce analyst fatigue and free staff for threat hunting and remediation.
• Use agentic AI scripting to turn natural-language instructions into executable fixes, cutting remediation from hours to minutes.
• Leverage telemetry from 11 million endpoints to scale SMB security without adding headcount or operational complexity.
• Shift from reactive alerts to proactive resilience to improve service margins and meet SLAs.