Information Security Services
With a threat landscape that continues to multiply and extend the dangers for users online, the security industry has a major role to play keeping data and online commerce safe. A range of information security options for resellers include securing the network, desktop with products including anti-virus, firewalls and identity management solutions and services.
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News
29 Apr 2025
RunZero looking for UK channel growth
Security player is working with a distributor and has hired staff to support a push to establish a partner base Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2025
ESET continuing to increase MSP support
Security player has been evolving its partner position over the past couple of years to increase the support it can provide managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
Cyberfort Group adds its name to the UK security partner ranks
Security player launches aiming to provide a fresh option in the cyber channel Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2019
Financial services sector needs help with cloud and security
A recognition of the need for digital transformation is twinned with an acceptance that the skills and security is not there to make it happen for quite a few financial services players Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
CybSafe reaps the benefits of turning to the channel
The security firm has provided an update a year after it made its decision to go in-direct Continue Reading
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News
30 Jul 2019
Canon teams up with McAfee to arm resellers with security answers
Printer specialist has moved to head off potential security concerns its channel might face from customers with a tie-up with McAfee Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jul 2019
Interview: Simon England, Nuvias CEO
With the first quarter of his tenure completed the boss of Nuvias shared his thoughts about his role leading the distributor Continue Reading
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News
24 Jul 2019
Ransomware back on the rise
Security specialists need to remain focused on dealing with a problem that has made an unwelcome return to growth in the UK Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
SonicWall increasing support for MSSPs
The security player has been actively looking to work with more MSSPs and has also been investing in a direct touch team to drive more enterprise business back to partners Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2019
Cloud Distribution launches ARMR service
The distributor has launched a suite of white label security services aimed at making life easier for resellers Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Jul 2019
What makes a great managed security service provider?
With an increasingly challenging threat landscape, being a successful MSSP can be a struggle. Making sure customers stay safe is critical to the success of your business, which is why understanding what makes a great MSSP is crucial for you to be able to make informed choices that will prove beneficial to the company Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2019
Brexit: the demo and the reality
IT industry should make it clear whether the “technological solutions” being bandied about by politicians to solve the Irish border problem are realistic Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2019
ASL and Orange add to the consolidation trend
ASL and Orange have both turned to acquisition as a way to strengthen their market offerings Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Jul 2019
Friction between management and employees exacerbates insider threat
Research revealing disparity between workers’ and bosses’ views on data security could shed more light on insider threat Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jul 2019
MicroScope: The effects of Brexit
Brexit is still to be delivered, but the channel has to carry on as usual – discover how executives are reacting to the effects of Brexit on business. Also read about the pros and cons of virtual storage, and how Barracuda is helping partners go further Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Jul 2019
How to block DDoS attacks using automation
Automation can significantly improve response times during a distributed denial of service attack, reducing the potential damage to targeted organisations Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2019
Mimecast looking to harvest existing relationships
Security player uses partner event to highlight the benefits of selling more products and services to existing customers Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2019
WatchGuard adds Purdicom to distribution line-up
Security player looks to cover more networking and cloud resellers via latest distribution appointment Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Jul 2019
Securing SD-WAN – beyond the base level
Software-defined networks has sophisticated security features built in, but additional layers of security are required to ensure robust protection against increasingly advanced cyber threats Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2019
Canalys: Demand for Security as a Service increasing
An analysis of Q1 from the research house has indicated that hosted offerings are growing at much faster rate than traditional hardware and software sales Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jul 2019
Apstra stops the cyber criminals from loitering with intent
Intent-based networking fine-tunes all the complicated variables that influence the performance of a network infrastructure and can head off any potential cock-ups Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2019
Veritas lining up channel behind platform vision
The firm is keen to get partners delivering not just data protection but also helping customers with availability and insights Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2019
Office 365 adoption creating opportunity for email security providers
The rise in the number of users looking at changing their email strategy has opened the door for a wider discussion about security Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2019
Splunk encouraging partners to look beyond security
The vendor's recently appointed EMEA channel boss is keen to get partners selling its technology to more than just security customers Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2019
Adarma emerges out of ECS after MBO
Security specialist will get the chance to focus solely on that market after an MBO spun the operation out of the ECS Group Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2019
Edgescan aiming to drive channel growth with Ignite launch
SaaS specialist has hired a channel executive and launched a programme to increase its indirect business Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jun 2019
MicroScope: Sourcing IT among the clouds
In this issue, discover how outsourcing is changing as the anything-as-a-service model takes off, and read about the channels promising start to the year from the viewpoint of experts Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
MobileIron points channel towards MDM upgrade opportunity
Customers still using legacy mobile device management tools are ripe targets for resellers able to deliver more up-to-date technology Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2019
Security message has got across and users want solutions
Research from Palo Alto indicates that users are largely up to speed on the need to protect data Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Security vendors reaching out to MSP community
One of the themes of InfoSec is the ongoing move by vendors to appeal to the managed service provider community Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jun 2019
Save your tiers – Infosec 2019 could be the start of a common-sense revolution, says Becrypt
There are changes afoot in the infosecurity market, with Deep Secure seeking partners’ help in fighting the curse of steganography, Ignition Technology’s identity offering creating appeal beyond the IT department, and Becrypt taking its disk encryption and data protection products direct to resellers Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2019
Tech Data increasing managed security services support
Distributor rolls out a programme to support those resellers looking to make the shift into the MSSP market Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2019
Proofpoint sends channel a reminder to focus on email security
Ahead of InfoSec the security vendor has highlighted the importance of resellers helping customers secure their communications Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2019
Fines might help the channel spark more GDPR urgency
A year on from GDPR being introduced and there are plenty of customers not yet totally on top of the data regulations but without any large fines it is hard for the channel to challenge that attitude Continue Reading
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News
28 May 2019
Barracuda opens up about channel overhaul
The vendor has talked about a restructure of its channel and effects of simplifying partner programme Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2019
Customers struggling with cloud security
Research from Claranet has revealed that many customers are finding it difficult to find the in-house resources to handle cloud security issues Continue Reading
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Feature
24 May 2019
Brexit crisis: How are businesses coping?
Theresa May’s impending departure has only deepened the confusion surrounding Brexit – so what does the business community make of it all? Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 May 2019
Security chiefs: don’t ignore the 5G future, it’s coming fast
The benefits of 5G are numerous, but so are its challenges. Greg Day, vice-president and CSO, EMEA, at Palo Alto Networks, discusses what security executives need to know Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2019
Thales the latest to flag digital transformation security opportunity
The firm has added to a growing number of examples of growing security risks surrounding digital transformation projects Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2019
Barracuda enlists partners to hit $1 billion target
Barracuda CEO reveals growth plans to partners during firm's channel get together Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
MSPs have to address the security dimension
The need for managed service providers to push the security conversation with users has emerged as one of the key themes of the SolarWinds MSP event in Amsterdam Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2019
Orange picks up SecureLink to bolster security ambitions
Firm makes a move for pan-European managed security services player as part of plans to take a market leader position Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 May 2019
MicroScope: A virtual world
In this month's issue, we cover changes in distribution and the challenges being faced by those aiming to add value Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2019
Forcepoint directs partners to digital transformation opportunities
Security player highlights the key role the channel has to play in helping customers de-risk their digital transformation projects Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2019
WatchGuard adds specialisations to partner programme
The security player has taken steps to try and help partners increase their skill levels with three specialisations Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2019
Five minute interview: Matt Bruun, regional vice president at Forcepoint
We catch up with Matt Bruun, regional vice president at Forcepoint, to find out more about what makes him tick Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2019
Ransomware and the danger of MSP lock-out
Recent attacks on managed service providers have highlighted remote monitoring and management vulnerabilities, reinforcing the need for a security-centric approach in MSPs’ foundational practices Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2019
Continuum says there’s money in cyber crime, but SignIn pulls us back from the brink
Cyber crime looks like child’s play in TV dramas – and could the visitor’s book at datacentres be a weak link in security? Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2019
Reports underline SME exposure to cyber attacks
A couple of pieces of research have made it clear that small and medium firms are in the firing line Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2019
Security a digital transformation barrier
Zscaler has found that user concerns around security are closely connected with digital transformation moves to open up more data to employees Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
WatchGuard makes life easier for MSPs
The security player has launched a cloud platform to support its managed service partners Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
Secarma makes investment in Shearwater
Lawrence Jones owned security business makes closer ties with fellow cyber security firm Shearwater Group Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2019
Tripwire increases support for top tier partners
Security player rolls out channel programme enhancements including a platinum level Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Apr 2019
MicroScope: Spotlight on SD-WAN security
In this issue, we look at the value of security in SD-WAN, as well as storage innovations and opportunities for channel growth Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Flashpoint registers significant channel growth
The business risk specialist has seen the channel numbers rise significantly since it introduced a formal partner programme 18 months ago Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Apr 2019
Why software patch management matters
When building a business case for software patch management, focus on its ability to protect against malware, ransomware, phishing and other security threats, thereby reducing the risk of downtime Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Rapid7 acquires NetFort
Security player adds more muscle to its cloud platform with acquisition that will add network visibility and analysis tools Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Kaspersky Lab makes life easier for partners with transparency plans
The security vendor continues to take steps to neutralise any fallout that stems from its Russian heritage Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Network Utilities expands with Metropolitan Networks buy
Deal will add more muscle to a networking and security player that is already one of the largest UK operators Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Apr 2019
Why insider threat is like a travel-sick dog
Asking employees to follow best security practices is rather like having a travel-sick dog – you can hope for best behaviour, but sometimes all you can do is clean up the mess Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Security world moving more to subcription model
Vendors are being advised to make sure that the channel can support that shift away from traditional ways of purchasing security hardware and software Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2019
How resellers can cash in by making their clients Siccura
Security should be the most exciting sector in IT, yet the marketing is dull and unimaginative. We need stories of cops and robbers, not another set of meaningless statistics Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2019
Ransomware attacks decline but other targets on the rise
SonicWall's 2019 Threat Report indicates there have been some successes but problems persist elsewhere, which is echoed by findings from CyberArk Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Mar 2019
Nuvias moving to the next stage
Before he moves into the executive chairman role Paul Eccleston the CEO of the distributor talks about the journey the firm has been on Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Mar 2019
The security challenges of OT and how the IT department can help
Operational technology comes with its own unique challenges and benefits, but the IT department can shine a light on how to tackle its security issues Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
MSPs guarding themselves against ransomware fallout
No one wants to be blamed after an attack, least of all the managed service provider, and more are taking steps to ensure they are not in the firing line Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
GDPR helps drive growth at ECSC
The cyber security player has delivered strong revenue growth for last year on the back of increasing demand from customers for help with GDPR Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2019
Vendors stepping up security training
Gartner has produced a list of trends for the year ahead and has noted that there has been a reaction to the ongoing skills crisis Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Mar 2019
Making the business case to create a successful IoT initiative
The internet of things has the potential to address multiple business objectives, but it is not a miracle technology that will provide business benefit in isolation – true value comes only when the wider challenges are considered across all departments Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
Cloudflare open to channel expansion
Cloud based security and web performance player is keen to expand its UK channel relationships Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Foresite to use funding to build partner network
The cyber security specialist is looking to build its partner network across EMEA after getting backing from an investor Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Mid-sized firms taking risks to get digital
Aruba discovers medium sized firms are under pressure to digitally transform their business Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Zero trust a channel opportunity
It might sound like a buzzword but Zero Trust is a security issue that should be a door opener for many in the channel Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2019
MicroScope: Look to the future
This issue discusses the main threats and opportunities in the channel for 2019, as well as presents an in-depth look at what tech is likely to dominate the world of storage Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Securonix goes two-tier with Cloud Distribution
The SIEM specialist has decided the time is right to turn to distribution to increase its presence in the channel Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
Second hand phones could expose resellers to data risks
The increase in the secondary phone market means more mobiles could find themselves in the hands of resellers who might not be aware of the need to wipe personal data Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
Calendar cleared to focus on data privacy
Today is Data Privacy Day and that not only means a chance for the channel to remind users about GDPR but also to discuss the basic need to protect information Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
Key verticals reacting to digital transformation pressures
Research into the financial services market and the public sector has painted a picture of verticals trying to react to change Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
NCC Group H1 update shares skills issues
The cyber security specialist has shared an interim first half update that exposes its issues with resources Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2019
Botnets and machine learning: A story of hide and seek
As security practitioners develop new ways to keep cyber threats at bay, so malware authors continue to update their software and evolve their techniques to take advantage of new technologies and bypass security measures. Machine learning has proved to be a powerful ally in the battle against malware Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2019
Shearwater gets route into insurance market with Moorhouse partnership
Security specialist will work with insurance company to bring apps and services to help increase protection for SMEs Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Sectigo pushing enterprise channel message on the back of a rebrand
SSL player Sectigo has launched a partner programme with plans to drive enterprise revenue Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
Kilpatrick takes strategic role at Nuvias
Security industry veteran takes up a strategic role at the distributor to guide future plans Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2018
2018 review: The main channel themes
With the last days of December drawing near it's time to look back at the year that has passed before we do it all over again in 2019 Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2018
SonicWall increasing local partner support across EMEA
More offices plus extra hires have added depth to the security player's presence across EMEA Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2018
Ransomware clean up an issue for MSPs
Datto has warned that the fallout from a ransomware attack can cause problems for MSPs Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Nov 2018
The IT security skills crisis and the Boniface Dike Test
The security skills gap is well known but as Nick Booth finds out it is not as easy as getting people trained to fill those vacancies Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
SolarWinds adds internal security depth with 8MAN buy
Acquisition plugs a gap in the portfolio and gives SolarWinds part of the Access Rights Management market Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2018
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 Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Nov 2018
Carbon Black’s UK Threat Report is grim news for those protecting data
Attacks are widespread and the criminals are outwitting a lot of customers, which worries Nick Booth Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2018
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 Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Nov 2018
A case of deja vu at VMworld
The idea that the security market is broken is something that Billy MacInnes thinks he has heard before Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2018
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 Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2018
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 Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Oct 2018
The channel and secure mobile working; plenty of opportunities
Jon Fielding, Managing Director, EMEA, Apricorn shares his views about the opportunities that are out there for those in the channel prepared to get involved with mobile security Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2018
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 Continue Reading
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