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Secureworks Magic Quadrant Leader for Security Services
Managed Security Services Provider

Secureworks Magic Quadrant Leader for Security Services

This is the 11th time Secureworks has been positioned as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Security Services, Worldwide.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime
Managed Security Services Provider

How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime

Organisations are turning to virtual CISOs as part of managed security services to enhance cybersecurity strategies affordably and effectively. Here's how.

By Joss Howard • 4 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
SolarWinds adds Mac capabilities to dashboards
Partner Programmes

SolarWinds adds Mac capabilities to dashboards

Ability to manage both Mac and Windows devices on the same dashboard will streamline monitoring and management for MSPs.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2019
SolarWinds adds password management to security portfolio
Identity and Access Management

SolarWinds adds password management to security portfolio

SolarWinds expands its IT security portfolio with the new Passportal suite, offering unified password and privileged client knowledge management tools for MSPs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
Acronis opens up Cyber Platform after 16 years
Cybersecurity

Acronis opens up Cyber Platform after 16 years

After 16 years, Acronis opens its Cyber Platform, inviting third-party developers to enhance its cyber protection solutions and drive new revenue opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
WatchGuard takes to the cloud with new platform
Firewalls

WatchGuard takes to the cloud with new platform

The platform delivers multi-tier and -tenant capabilities, scaling automatically to allow MSPs to create and manage unlimited customer accounts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019
ConnectWise launches new security assessment tool for MSPs
Risk & Compliance

ConnectWise launches new security assessment tool for MSPs

ConnectWise unveils ConnectWise Identify, aiding MSPs in appraising and boosting security against cyber threats, with introductory offers beginning 1 April.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Five things MSPs need to keep in mind in 2019
Disaster Recovery

Five things MSPs need to keep in mind in 2019

A Datto APAC channel exec outlines the most important factors for MSP to being paying attention to in the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
Worldwide spending on security to reach $103.1bil in 2019 - IDC
Firewalls

Worldwide spending on security to reach $103.1bil in 2019 - IDC

Global security spending is set to hit USD $103.1 billion in 2019, up 9.4% from 2017, driven by industries like banking and government, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Barracuda expands MSP security offerings with RMM acquisition
Firewalls

Barracuda expands MSP security offerings with RMM acquisition

Barracuda expands its MSP security offerings by acquiring Avast's Managed Workplace, enhancing its remote monitoring and management capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
Sonicwall announces network, cloud apps, endpoint protection solution
Firewalls

Sonicwall announces network, cloud apps, endpoint protection solution

SonicWall introduced new cloud-managed Wi-Fi access points and wireless planning tools designed to ease the deployment of global wireless networks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
Trustwave expands MSS alliance with Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

Trustwave expands MSS alliance with Palo Alto Networks

Trustwave expands its existing role as a trusted advisor and is now a single point of contact for the Palo Alto Networks portfolio of security products.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Check Point launches engagement-based partner programme
Customer Experience

Check Point launches engagement-based partner programme

The new Check PointS partner programme directly rewards solution providers for activities that deepen customer relationships such as C-suite meetings.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Interview: Culture and cloud - the battle for cybersecurity
Malware

Interview: Culture and cloud - the battle for cybersecurity

ESET CTO Juraj Malcho talks about the importance of culture in a cybersecurity strategy and the challenges and benefits of a world in the cloud.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Machine learning is a tool and the bad guys are using it
Malware

Machine learning is a tool and the bad guys are using it

KPMG NZ's CIO and ESET's CTO spoke at a recent cybersecurity conference about how machine learning and data analytics are not to be feared, but used.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ
Firewalls

Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ

WatchGuard Technologies ANZ regional director gives his top tips on how to make a move into the increasingly lucrative cybersecurity services market.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ
Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ

WatchGuard appoints Leader Computers and Dicker Data New Zealand as new distributors, aiming to expand its reseller network and accelerate growth in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018

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Adura launches new SOC and MSP in Singapore
Security Operations Centres

Adura launches new SOC and MSP in Singapore

The new SOC focuses on the needs of businesses to gain insight into their organization's security posture and increase their ability to react promptly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019