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67% of organisations say they're understaffed to handle cybersecurity
Semiconductors

67% of organisations say they're understaffed to handle cybersecurity

RiskIQ's survey paints a grim picture that forecasts a 'perfect storm' where the problem of staff shortages collides with escalating cybercrime.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Proficio to deepen APAC presence after 'record-breaking' 2017
Managed Security Services Provider

Proficio to deepen APAC presence after 'record-breaking' 2017

Proficio plans to expand its global presence across Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America after a record-breaking 2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel
Firewalls

Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel

We talked to WatchGuard Technologies VP of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, Sylvain Lejeune, to find out more.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes
Cybersecurity

How SMBs can leverage MSPs to solve their security woes

Malwarebytes talks about how outsourcing security operations to MSPs might be the smartest decision an SMB can make in 2018.

By Vikas Uberoy • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Australian security startup LMNTRIX signs on first Singapore partner
Security Information and Event Management

Australian security startup LMNTRIX signs on first Singapore partner

Australian cybersecurity startup LMNTRIX has signed on its very first Singaporean partner that will lead the company's expansion into Southeast Asia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools
Google

Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools

Quann partners with Google Cloud to bolster Singapore's cyber defences, offering next-level security and threat analytics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN
Endpoint Protection

Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN

Trusted Metrics and Onesecure Asia are partnering up to deliver US-developed Security Operations Center (SOC) technology to Singapore and ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Managed Security Services Provider

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Tenable launches new channel program including first MSSP partner program
Partner Programmes

Tenable launches new channel program including first MSSP partner program

Tenable has launched a new partner program to provide training and support to help partners build new business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver
DevOps

Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver

Gartner's latest findings reveal a burgeoning cybersecurity market that is in line with growing awareness and the imminent GDPR.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

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Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) stories

Gen2 to provide managed security services to NZ Government
Managed Security Services Provider

Gen2 to provide managed security services to NZ Government

Wellington-based managed security services provider Gen2 Security will provide services to the government's TaaS panel.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
eSecure to 'nip at heels' of big competitors through new CEO appointment
Cybersecurity

eSecure to 'nip at heels' of big competitors through new CEO appointment

Australian managed security firm eSecure names Clinton Smith as CEO, aiming to rival major players with ambitious growth and a client-focused vision.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
NTT Security launches in Thailand as region's cyber risk grows
Managed Security Services Provider

NTT Security launches in Thailand as region's cyber risk grows

NTT Security expands into Thailand to provide cybersecurity services as the country's economy grows, increasing cyber risks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Seccom signs on as Aura InfoSec's first RedShield partner
Partner Programmes

Seccom signs on as Aura InfoSec's first RedShield partner

Seccom Global partners with Aura InfoSec to offer RedShield, enhancing Seccom's cybersecurity solutions and expanding access to RedShield in Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
Dimension Data ramps up its NZ Cybersecurity Practice
Risk & Compliance

Dimension Data ramps up its NZ Cybersecurity Practice

Dimension Data New Zealand strengthens its cybersecurity practice to meet growing demand and changing threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Kiwi enterprise security software spend soars but basics still key
DevOps

Kiwi enterprise security software spend soars but basics still key

It's a growth market, but when it comes to security, doing the basics right has never been more important, Gartner's Sid Deshpande says.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Equinix Singapore to host SK Infosec's managed security services
Hyperscale

Equinix Singapore to host SK Infosec's managed security services

According to SK Infosec's partnership with Equinix will combine the strengths of both companies and will enable Equinix to provide managed security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Enterprise concerns driving Australian information security spend to $2.8b
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Enterprise concerns driving Australian information security spend to $2.8b

Australian information security spend is expected to climb to $2.8b this year, with enterprise security services a key market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017