Arete, SentinelOne launch APAC on-prem threat defence

Arete and SentinelOne have launched a deployment model for organisations in the Asia-Pacific region that want advanced threat detection and response while keeping security data on-premises in restricted environments.

The companies said the approach targets government bodies, public sector undertakings and financial services groups that operate under data residency mandates and tighter controls on offshore data handling. The announcement comes as more agencies review how cybersecurity tools process telemetry and incident data, particularly when cloud services sit outside national borders.

Arete said it tested and validated the model in its in-house lab. The companies said it allows SentinelOne's AI-driven detection and response functions to run within on-premises setups and network-restricted environments. They positioned the approach for sites that limit internet connectivity or enforce strict segmentation across networks.

On-prem design

Arete and SentinelOne said the model keeps sensitive data within customer-controlled infrastructure. They said it still provides security visibility and incident response functions. The companies framed the offer as an option for organisations that have treated modern endpoint detection and response tools as incompatible with sovereignty obligations.

The statement referenced heightened regulatory scrutiny and rising cyber risk for public sector organisations. Many agencies have increased reporting and assurance activity across cyber controls in response to critical infrastructure rules, prudential guidance and broader privacy reforms across the region.

Arete and SentinelOne said the model can integrate with existing security information and event management platforms. They said organisations can share security telemetry securely where required. They also said this supports established operational workflows in government and public sector security operations centres.

The companies did not disclose commercial terms. They also did not specify whether the deployment model changes licensing or support arrangements compared with existing SentinelOne deployments.

Compliance pressures

Government agencies and regulated industries in APAC often face constraints on where security logs and endpoint telemetry can be stored. Many organisations use detection and response tools that rely on cloud analytics, which can create a need for cross-border transfer of security data. The companies said their deployment model addresses that concern by keeping data on-premises while still running SentinelOne's detection and response workflows.

They positioned the collaboration for high-security and sensitive environments. These include organisations that operate in air-gapped or near air-gapped networks, as well as environments that apply strict access controls and change management practices. The companies said the design maintains operational control without sacrificing incident response speed.

The partners also pointed to regulated sectors beyond government. Financial services firms often face additional scrutiny from prudential regulators and internal risk committees, particularly on third-party risk and data handling. The companies said the model aligns with those operational and compliance requirements.

Partner roles

Arete operates in incident response, restoration, advisory and managed security services. SentinelOne sells an AI-driven cybersecurity platform used for endpoint and related security operations. The two companies said the joint model extends how SentinelOne can be deployed when an organisation cannot use a standard cloud-based approach.

One context point before the first quote: the companies framed the offer around sovereign deployments in environments with strict security controls.

"This new solution enables Arete and SentinelOne to support sovereign and regulated security deployments in high security environments," said Raj Sivaraju, President of APAC, Arete. "It positions us to meet the evolving needs of government organisations, PSUs, and the BFSI sector, all of which must balance effective cybersecurity with stringent data privacy and sovereignty requirements."

SentinelOne said the key issue for these customers is the ability to run security operations under restrictions that limit connectivity and data movement.

"Cybersecurity in high-security and government environments requires trusted, compliant, and AI-driven security operations that can operate effectively in restricted and sovereign environments," said Kris Day, SVP, Sales APJ, SentinelOne. "This collaboration with Arete enables organisations in the APJ region to strengthen defenses, maintain compliance, and achieve consistent security outcomes without compromise."

Arete and SentinelOne said they expect continued demand in APAC for deployments that keep sensitive telemetry and investigative data under customer control, as agencies and regulated enterprises review controls on data sovereignty and incident response workflows.