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Check Point Software enhances Managed Security Service Provider programme
Cybersecurity

Check Point Software enhances Managed Security Service Provider programme

Check Point Software boosts its Managed Security Service Provider programme, offering comprehensive, flexible services in a dynamic market.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Check Point expands Infinity Global Services amid rising cyber security demands
Network Infrastructure

Check Point expands Infinity Global Services amid rising cyber security demands

Check Point Software Technologies has expanded its Check Point Infinity Global Services suite to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs
Firewalls

WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs

WatchGuard Technologies presents WatchGuard MDR, an AI-driven, 24/7 Managed Detection and Response cybersecurity service designed for MSPs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2023
11.6% increase in cybersecurity spending amid rising threats
Firewalls

11.6% increase in cybersecurity spending amid rising threats

Global cybersecurity spending reaches $19 billion in Q2 2023, with Palo Alto Networks leading the market growth at 25.4%, says Canalys.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
SearchInform expands in MENA with unique information security outsourcing service
Data Analytics

SearchInform expands in MENA with unique information security outsourcing service

SearchInform launches unique information security outsourcing service in MENA region, offering comprehensive protection for businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
The Artificial Intelligence arms race
Security Information and Event Management

The Artificial Intelligence arms race

In this new arms race, how will AI be used by malicious attackers, and how can cybersecurity use it to fight back?.

By Edy Almer • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Trend Micro redesigns partner programme for a new era of cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro redesigns partner programme for a new era of cybersecurity

Trend Micro redesigns partner programme to encourage cybersecurity growth and engagement in amidst digital threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete for Service Providers
Application Performance Monitoring

CrowdStrike unveils Falcon Complete for Service Providers

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Complete for Service Providers, revolutionizing cybersecurity and offering comprehensive end-to-end remediation services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Stellar Cyber Open XDR solution now available on OCI
Artificial Intelligence

Stellar Cyber Open XDR solution now available on OCI

Customers of both Oracle and Stellar Cyber can utilise the solution to reduce cyber risk and improve security analyst efficiency and effectiveness.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Balancing technology and people for robust protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Balancing technology and people for robust protection

With increased connectivity comes increased risk, as OT systems become more interconnected with other networks, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats.

By James Tucker • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023
Cytek appoints Michael Arov as Head of Company
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cytek appoints Michael Arov as Head of Company

Cytek, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, appoints industry leader Michael Arov as Head of the company. #Cybersecurity #Leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
MSP customers looking to consolidate security tools
Cybersecurity

MSP customers looking to consolidate security tools

86% of MSPs and MSSPs customers are outsourcing their security needs to consolidate tools, according to OpenText Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Check Point's partner program in Australia to aid data sovereignty
Hyperscale

Check Point's partner program in Australia to aid data sovereignty

MSSP partners in Australia can now offer enhanced prevention-first email security to local customers with access to local data centres.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Nuspire unveils where CISOs are spending security budgets
Cybersecurity

Nuspire unveils where CISOs are spending security budgets

Managed security services provider Nuspire has released its second annual research study on the challenges and priorities of CISOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
Secureworks unveils an integrated MDR solution for OT and IT
Ransomware

Secureworks unveils an integrated MDR solution for OT and IT

Organisations will gain security resilience with unified detection and response for OT and IT with the company's MDR solution powered by Secureworks Taegis XDR.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Sat, 3rd Jun 2023
Former GCHQ cyber security head appointed as UK CyberCX chairman
Cloud Security

Former GCHQ cyber security head appointed as UK CyberCX chairman

CyberCX announces the appointment of Ciaran Martin as chairman in UK as part of their strategy to expand their presence in the global market.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
BlueVoyant named Security MSSP of the Year at Microsoft Security Excellence Awards
Partner Programmes

BlueVoyant named Security MSSP of the Year at Microsoft Security Excellence Awards

BlueVoyant wins Security MSSP of the Year in the Microsoft Security Excellence Awards 2023, showcasing its achievements in cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023

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CyberCX appoints Phil Mason as CEO for UK operations
DevOps

CyberCX appoints Phil Mason as CEO for UK operations

CyberCX, Australia's largest cyber security services firm, has appointed Phil Mason as the new CEO of its UK business as part of its expansion plan.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023