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Threat Management Solutions and Services
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Kaseya expands security reach with RocketCyber buy
MSP specialist continues to add more depth to its platform offering with a cloud-managed SOC now integrated into the portfolio
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
Nuvias Group adds to sense of a positive year ahead
Distributor Nuvias Group shares channel research that reveals many are expecting decent growth in 2021
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February 16, 2021
16
Feb'21
Sophos: Ransomware remains a top channel concern
Vendor has charted a persistence in cyber attacks that its partners are countering as they take steps to keep customers safe
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February 12, 2021
12
Feb'21
Apax takes majority stake in Herjavec Group
Managed security services provider with a global footprint is snapped up by private equity player
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February 10, 2021
10
Feb'21
Trend Micro makes Softcat its first UK platinum partner
Security player has deemed that the time is right to unveil its first highest-tiered partner in the country
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
TelcoSwitch and Charterhouse expanding through acquisition
Both firms have already been in the headlines this month thanks to funding rounds and acquisitions
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January 21, 2021
21
Jan'21
Sectigo launches programme and bolsters channel training
Security firm Sectigo is stepping up its channel support with a programme and portal designed to provide more access to training and marketing
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Canalys: Cyber security channel set for further growth
Analyst house Canalys forecasts another decent year ahead for those set to can help customers fend off cyber attacks
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January 06, 2021
06
Jan'21
Kaspersky warns against endpoint risks
Security player Kaspersky urges partners to educate customers around the risks of putting their faith in apparent ‘silver bullets’ from rivals
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December 09, 2020
09
Dec'20
F-Secure charts growing importance of channel to SME customers
Security player has seen its channel become more important during the pandemic to those customers looking for trusted advisors
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December 03, 2020
03
Dec'20
Sectigo makes double partner acquisition
Firm continues with its strategy of buying partners with skills and established customer bases for SSL technology
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November 20, 2020
20
Nov'20
Distributors adding security depth
Cloud Distribution, e92cloud and Westcon add to their vendor rosters as they look to provide more security tools for resellers
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
Channel has key role to play in stemming ransomware tide
SonicWall has tracked an explosion in the number of ransomware attacks and highlighted the importance of the channel in helping customers handle the threat
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October 19, 2020
19
Oct'20
Rising number of firms leaning on the channel for security help
Coronavirus has underlined the need for SMEs to use expert partners to handle their security needs
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October 01, 2020
01
Oct'20
WatchGuard swells channel with Panda partners
Three months after it completed the acquisition of endpoint player Panda Security, WatchGuard has significantly expanded its channel base
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September 25, 2020
25
Sep'20
Stay-at-home call puts focus back on security
Rising cyber attacks on home workers underline the important role that security experts in the channel play in keeping customers safe
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September 07, 2020
07
Sep'20
Exclusive Networks expands again with Veracomp buy
Distributor makes two acquisitions in the space of two weeks as it continues to build its global footprint
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August 18, 2020
18
Aug'20
MSSPs the answer for fed-up SOC staff
Employees sitting in security operations centres are showing signs of cracking under increasing pressure
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July 23, 2020
23
Jul'20
Trend Micro gets partners to focus on ‘customer health’
Security player keen to get the channel working alongside users that are being supported with licences and assessments
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July 20, 2020
20
Jul'20
Canalys: Security channel must meet changing demands
There is growth out there in the market, but the channel will need to shift the product mix to ensure it picks it up, says Canalys
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July 17, 2020
17
Jul'20
Vectra targeting fresh customer base with partners
Security player has ambitions to make a mark in the mid-market and is looking to its channel to play a part
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Vectra, Sumo Logic, Konica Minolta and HP work on partner programmes
Vendors continue to enhance channel progammes and sign up more resellers to the fold
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Kaspersky: Now is not the time to pitch a fresh strategy
Security vendor Kaspersky advises its channel base to focus on helping customers with current problems
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June 15, 2020
15
Jun'20
Agilitas extends reach into security market
Firm signs up as a Fortinet partner as it looks to make more of an impact in the cyber security space
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June 12, 2020
12
Jun'20
WatchGuard getting partners up to speed on Panda
Security player WatchGuard has launched an early access programme so its channel base can quickly get their hands on the fruits of its latest acquisition
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June 09, 2020
09
Jun'20
e92plus adds zero-trust response with Ericom signing
Against the backdrop of a mounting wave of cyber attacks targeting remote workers, the distie has strengthened its portfolio
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May 13, 2020
13
May'20
Security rising to the top of the pile for MSPs
Research has indicated an increasing number of SMEs have been targets of cyber attacks and they are reaching out to the channel for support
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April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
Rapid7 picks up DivvyCloud
Security player moves to add more cloud visibility to its armoury and respond to customer demand for greater protection and visibility in hosted environments
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April 08, 2020
08
Apr'20
F5 on the hunt for DevOps channel specialists
Security player is keen to make sure it has the resellers signed up to support its recent acquisitions
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April 07, 2020
07
Apr'20
SonicWall enhances MSSP proposition
Security player continues to develop the support it can provide to the growing managed security services provider community
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
Security resellers should look to the long-term risk management pitch
Coronavirus might have sparked spending around securing remote workers, but longer term there are more strategic conversations to be had around risk management
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March 30, 2020
30
Mar'20
Coronavirus: Partners add value as customers adapt to lockdown
Face-to-face meetings might not be an option, but the channel can still help users as they adapt to a new reality
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March 26, 2020
26
Mar'20
Security resellers urged to help users counter Covid-19 phishing scams
Security specialists have been alerted to a significant rise in scams that aim to trick users into sharing passwords and financial information
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March 26, 2020
26
Mar'20
Exclusive Networks delivers growth and increases services revenues
Distributor shares revenue performance numbers for 2019 and outlines plans to provide support for partners coping with coronavirus
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March 19, 2020
19
Mar'20
Fortinet offers partner flexibility with Engage programme
Security player Fortinet has launched its partner programme with a conscious move to provide several options for partners looking to work with the vendor
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March 11, 2020
11
Mar'20
Cloud security concerns remain an issue
The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research
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March 04, 2020
04
Mar'20
QBS adds more MSP depth with 4SEC buy
Distributor makes second acquisition to add more depth to the software offerings it can provide partners
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Security players ramp up managed service offerings
McAfee and Digital Guardian become the latest to roll out managed threat and response services
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February 18, 2020
18
Feb'20
Cloud Distribution grows complimentary offerings with Cynet
The distributor has added incident response to the tools it is prepared to give away to resellers as part of its efforts to improve security levels
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February 05, 2020
05
Feb'20
Security channel faces challenges educating SME customer base
Research from Kaspersky and Sophos reveals the risks that some smaller firms are running
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February 03, 2020
03
Feb'20
Check Point increasing subscription revenues
Just a few days after launching a fresh worldwide partner programme the security vendor has revealed the growth in its subscription offerings
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January 21, 2020
21
Jan'20
Ignition Technology and Global Distribution add to vendor rosters
Distributors adding depth to the portfolio to widen the solutions and services they can put in front of resellers
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Bamboozling the enemy
Attivo Networks CTO explains the approach the firm takes to keeping hackers and cyber criminals at bay
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January 14, 2020
14
Jan'20
Windows 7 turn off sparks security pitches
The end of support has finally arrived and the spectre of rising security risks is likely to be a boon for the channel
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January 07, 2020
07
Jan'20
Trust a challenge for security resellers
ESET has quizzed CIOs and found that many are struggling to trust those that supply them security tools and services
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December 11, 2019
11
Dec'19
SonicWall and Veeam enhance managed service support
Increasing support for those looking to deliver services is behind changes in partner programmes at both vendors
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November 27, 2019
27
Nov'19
Exclusive Networks rolls out MSSP platform
Distributor identifies need to provide more services for resellers struggling to develop their own SOC
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November 18, 2019
18
Nov'19
Check Point cloud boss talks up channel possibilities
There are numerous services that partners can add to the cloud data protection technology that is coming from the vendor
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November 06, 2019
06
Nov'19
Sophos putting MSPs at the heart of its strategy
The firm has updated the market with interim first half numbers that underlined growth on the MSP side
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
Webroot putting the ground work in before 2020 programme launch
The security player's channel chief has been spending the months post the Carbonite acquisition getting a firm grip on its indirect business