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Data Protection Services

• November 13, 2018 13 Nov'18

  Edge, GDPR, cloud and shadow IT security concerns for 2019

  Some of the industry predictions are coming out from security players around what we can all expect in 2019 and there is going to be plenty to keep resellers busy

• November 12, 2018 12 Nov'18

  NTT Security: Who is in charge of protecting data?

  Research from the firm indicates that working out who has the security brief at a customer is far from straightforward

• November 06, 2018 06 Nov'18

  VMware boss takes swipe at 'broken' security market

  Pat Gelsinger has attacked a security market that appears to sell more products but still fail to protect users

• November 01, 2018 01 Nov'18

  Human error to blame for many cloud security issues

  Following on from research from McAfee indicating it is a fairly confusing picture out there Claranet has called on more focus on the human end of cloud security

• October 17, 2018 17 Oct'18

  CompTIA: Channel leaders must have one eye on the future

  The industry organisation has used its UK community event to talk of the need to look to the future as well as the present

• October 08, 2018 08 Oct'18

  Continuum brings security-based growth strategy to UK

  The MSP player says it has “tiger by the tail” with advanced security offering for managed service providers

• October 04, 2018 04 Oct'18

  Claranet pulls together security activities into dedicated unit

  The managed service player has completed the integration of recent acquisitions and its own efforts into a single operation

• October 03, 2018 03 Oct'18

  CensorNet makes return to distribution

  Security player decides the time is right to return to a two-tier model in the UK channel space

• October 03, 2018 03 Oct'18

  Email security should be more of a channel focus

  Customers are leaving themselves exposed to threats as they move to hosted email offerings without adding data protection

• October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18

  MSPs: Security a must-have

  Managed service providers are at threat from losing customers, and even the threat of legal action, if they fail to offer security

• September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18

  Cisco: SMEs struggling to fend off rising cyber attacks

  Doing something is better than nothing is one of the pieces of advice for those firms finding it hard to protect data

• September 26, 2018 26 Sep'18

  Co-founder Dobson departs Cloud Distribution

  The time was right for Scott Dobson to leave the firm he founded in 2009 for new ventures

• September 25, 2018 25 Sep'18

  Cryptomining dominating the security agenda

  Research from Alert Logic and McAfee shared a common warning that cryptomining is on the rise

• September 20, 2018 20 Sep'18

  Kaspersky shine light on very small business user challenges

  The vendor has brought out a small business product in response to problems that it has found users experiencing at that end of the market

• September 18, 2018 18 Sep'18

  SonicWall CEO rallies partners to fend off non-standard ports threat

  The vendor has updated partners on the current security landscape at its PEAK18 channel event

• September 12, 2018 12 Sep'18

  BlackBerry building partner base and working with Check Point

  The software firm has used its Security Summit in London to outline channel growth and reveal an ISV relationship with Check Point

• September 11, 2018 11 Sep'18

  Mann back in charge as ECSC enjoys GDPR affect

  The cyber security firm has welcomed back its former CEO as it looks to build on an improving first half

• August 28, 2018 28 Aug'18

  Trend Micro sounds alarm over rise in covert attacks

  The vendor has tracked a shift away from mass ransomware attacks as criminals take a different approach

• August 23, 2018 23 Aug'18

  Comparex exposes council server software vulnerabilities

  Thanks to a Freedom of Information Request the channel now knows just how widespread the use of unsupported server software is among councils

• August 17, 2018 17 Aug'18

  Shearwater moves for Brookcourt to extend security reach

  The move by Shearwater Group for Brookcourt Solutions will bring the two security player together in a deal worth

• August 16, 2018 16 Aug'18

  Privacy concerns driving security spending

  Forecasts of what will happen with worldwide spending on security over the next couple of years means those developing a MSSP approach should be in a strong position

• August 15, 2018 15 Aug'18

  Egress Software rises on the back of demand for GDPR help

  The data protection specialist has seen a strong first half of the year thanks to customers looking for answers to their GDPR problems

• August 14, 2018 14 Aug'18

  Channel still has plenty of work to do around GDPR

  The data protection regulations might have been in place for a few months but there are still plenty of customers not yet up to speed and chances for the channel to make a difference

• August 06, 2018 06 Aug'18

  Channel should use the summer to improve strategy planning

  There is plenty that could be done in the summer weeks when business is traditionally that bit slower

• August 03, 2018 03 Aug'18

  Forcepoint: GDPR still a channel opportunity

  The impact on the security player from the EU data compliance regulations has been more than just a sales opportunity according to Neal Lillywhite, VP EMEA Channel at Forcepoint

• July 26, 2018 26 Jul'18

  WatchGuard reacts to SME authentication gap

  SMEs have long thought of multi-factor authentication as beyond their means but the need for protection is increasing as Kaseya has found in some research

• July 25, 2018 25 Jul'18

  Smallest businesses failing to grasp the security threat

  Those firms employing 10 or less people have a laid back attitude to security that could land them in trouble

• July 17, 2018 17 Jul'18

  Customers don't have the skilled staff to man the security barricades

  Gartner has warned that two thirds of users do not have the in house staff able to deal with security issues as the ongoing skills crisis continues to hit firms globally

• July 16, 2018 16 Jul'18

  Ransomware message getting through

  High profile attacks on the NHS and the activities of the channel educating customers has made an impact on ransomware attack figures

• July 11, 2018 11 Jul'18

  SonicWall determined to gain share in the mid-market

  Security vendor stepping up support for partners as it sets out an ambition to replicate SME efforts in the mid-market space

• July 05, 2018 05 Jul'18

  Claranet adds security muscle with NotSoSecure buy

  Managed service specialist builds on acquisition of SEC-1 last year with latest purchase to give more depth to its security proposition

• July 04, 2018 04 Jul'18

  Exclusive unifies security and cloud approach

  A couple of months after it got private investment backing the distributor has outlined its future strategy

• June 28, 2018 28 Jun'18

  CrowdStrike warranty stirring up endpoint debate

  Legacy security products are coming under more scrutiny and one of those keen to grab the business with its channel is CrowdStrike

• June 26, 2018 26 Jun'18

  Nutanix and SonicWall hand partners tools to target the mid-market

  Both vendors have launched programmes that will help their channel partners increase sales in the mid-market customer segment

• June 26, 2018 26 Jun'18

  Ignition using services to drive channel growth

  The distributor is putting the focus on ensuring it can deliver service opportunities for security resellers

• June 25, 2018 25 Jun'18

  CompTIA moves to plug cyber security skills gap

  The training specialist has been given government funding to help get more people trained up in cyber security

• June 14, 2018 14 Jun'18

  Security world showing plenty of channel interest

  The recent InfoSec show underlined just how many vendors are keen to work with the channel and build their presence in the market

• June 07, 2018 07 Jun'18

  Focus on MSSPs at InfoSec

  The annual security industry gathering at Olympia involved plenty of vendors promoting their abilities to support managed service players

• June 06, 2018 06 Jun'18

  Tech Data: The security market has to change

  The distributor is looking to gain more of a foothold in the market and is coming with a different message for resellers

• June 06, 2018 06 Jun'18

  Interview: Miriam Murphy, senior vice president, Advanced Solutions, Europe, Tech Data

  It has been just over four months since she was handed the chance to run the Advanced Solutions business across Europe and the focus is on next generation opportunities

• June 05, 2018 05 Jun'18

  Forcepoint looks for channel growth with Nuvias

  The security vendor has added to its distie roster choosing the pan-European player to support growth ambitions

• June 04, 2018 04 Jun'18

  Tech Data steps up security commitment

  Distributor aims to double headcount in security operation and open a centre of excellence in Warrington

• May 30, 2018 30 May'18

  Fortinet increases MSSP support

  The security player continues to add depth to the options it can offer those providing managed security services

• May 16, 2018 16 May'18

  PA Consulting adds Sparkler to the mix

  Acquisition will strengthen the digital and brand strategy side of the business

• May 15, 2018 15 May'18

  Kaspersky to make life easier for partners with transparency plans

  Plans to move a lot of operations from Russia to Switzerland should help partners silence questions of trust

• May 10, 2018 10 May'18

  Check Point gains strong channel interest in SaaS approach

  The security vendor launched its Security as a Service offering in January and has seen it chime with partner and customer needs

• May 08, 2018 08 May'18

  Silobreaker building on partner programme

  The security player is looking for more partners having recently launched a UK channel partner programme

• April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18

  Security industry has to change to remain an effective opposition to cyber criminals

  The cyber criminal world has moved to a platform approach and it increases the challenges for those trying to protect data

• April 19, 2018 19 Apr'18

  Cofense chooses to go 100% indirect

  Security player revamps partner programme as it pledges to go 100% through the channel

• April 17, 2018 17 Apr'18

  Network problems “dirty secret” for businesses

  Customers hoping that their existing firewalls will deliver protection are being naive according to a report