Threat Management Solutions and Services
There are various tools on the market that enable users to gauge the threat levels that they face across their networks, web sites and through staff remote access. As the threats evolve, the need for the channel to remain informed of the latest developments is crucial, and this section of the site will provide the latest information on unified threat management solutions.
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News
07 Nov 2024
UBDS Group expands depth with 3B Data Security buy
Acquisition will add more capabilities to its SOC and expand the services the UBDS Group can offer across the UK Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2024
MSPs benefitting from customer security demand
Research from EasyDMARC has put some numbers to anecdotal reports of sustained customer spending on data protection Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2024
Improving markets and security growth bolster Infinigate H1
Distributor Infinigate shares revenue update, indicating that the UK is performing as Europe starts to show signs of economic recovery Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2024
Exclusive UK and Ireland managing director plans to increase partner support
SME-sized resellers and MSSPs are going to be getting increased backing from the distributor Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2024
Exclusive Networks makes marquee signing with NetApp
Distributor adds more depth to portfolio around data protection, striking relationship with sizeable vendor Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2024
Kaseya exposes ongoing need for user security training
MSP specialist shares findings from survey that revealed main challenge identified by customers Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2024
Sophos highlights channel benefits of Secureworks move
The acquisition of fellow security vendor by Sophos will provide partners with access to more products to protect SMEs Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2024
Blackberry pushing MDR and growing OT channel
Firm’s EMEA channel lead shares an update on the current partner strategy at the security vendor Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2024
Canalys: There are reasons for optimism
Chief analyst shares reasons why the channel should be positive, but encourages investment in emerging technology and services to remain relevant Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2024
Vendor cyber skills gap threatens to underline MDR
Managed service providers require high levels of support, but a gap remains, and is threatening to reduce the ability to deliver some cyber solutions Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2024
MSPs must train to fill security skills gap
Following moves by Sophos to increase channel expertise, others in the industry agree with the logic of improving Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2024
Distributor e92plus looks to the future after marking 35 years
The boss of security distributor e92plus, Mukesh Gupta, shares his thoughts on expansion, legacy and what the 35-year milestone means Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2024
Also Cloud UK and Infinigate expand security rosters
Distributors both unveil signings to bolster portfolios with briefs to expand market reach and partner relationships Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Sep 2024
MicroScope: Embracing the AI opportunity
In this issue, we look at how the channel is reacting to AI, share advice for those looking to harness the technology, and explore how MSPs can help customers to optimise AI investments Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2024
Sophos adds more post-sales support for customers
Following up from its partner efforts earlier this year, the vendor continues to take steps to widen access to education and strategic guidance Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2024
TD Synnex adds more UK support to Cisco Security Club
Distributor revises community offering to support partners keen to improve their capabilities Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2024
Channel should use AI to fight ransomware threat
With criminals using AI to generate their attacks, the response should be to harness the technology to defend customers Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Jul 2024
MicroScope: Is it worth taking a risk?
In this issue, we take a closer look at the channel's approach to risk, with experts weighing in on with their approach to playing it safe versus taking steps towards innovation. Also read up on why the time is now to learn about AI-capable PC use cases, as well as why the human factor should not be underestimated when it comes to AI Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2024
SonicWall offers MSPs access to increased range of services
Security player arms partners with access to European-based SOC that will help them deal with EU compliance regulations Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2024
Northamber expands into Ireland
Acquisition of distributor Renaissance Contingency Services gives the firm an Irish presence Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2024
ALSO Cloud UK: GenAI poses significant security risks
Distributor’s event shines light on the benefits and challenges faced by users looking to adopt the technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 May 2024
Not all AI is created equally – and neither are humans
Lance Williams, CTO at Distology, is convinced that the human factor should not be underestimated in the frontline fight against AI-generated threats Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 May 2024
MicroScope: The challenge of our time
In this issue, explore what you can do to help customers on their net-zero journeys as sustainability grows in importance in the boardroom. Also read up on the benefits of refurbished kit, and learn how Tech Channel Ambassadors are promoting careers to young people and reskillers Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2024
EMEA shines in Exclusive Networks Q1
EMEA region delivers decent growth as distributor continues its habit of delivering solid results to investors Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Consolidation and growth are key MSP market trends
Market analysis from tech investment player reveals the factors underpinning continued growth on both sides of the Atlantic Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2024
Tomlin looking for UK growth at Exclusive Networks
As he officially starts his role as UK&I managing director, Exclusive Networks’ fresh country lead Rob Tomlin outlines his reasons for taking on the role as well as his ambitions for the future Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2024
Exclusive bolsters APAC operations
Second acquisition in the space of four months gives the distributor a platform to increase the Asia-Pacific region’s contribution to the overall business Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Mar 2024
Helping users embrace the future of secure remote access
Fiona Whyte, Founder & CEO of Endida, discusses the unique opportunities that Zero Trust Network Access can bring to the channel Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2024
MicroScope: Is cloud the best option?
In this issue, find out why cloud may not always be the right course of action for businesses to take. Also discover the growing threat artificial intelligence brings to the cyber security market, as well as read predictions on what areas will grow over the course of the year Continue Reading
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News
29 Feb 2024
Exclusive Networks provides investor cheer with solid 2023 numbers
The arrows are all pointing upwards as the distributor shares its progress for the past year Continue Reading
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29 Feb 2024
SCC adds SOC to bolster security division
Channel player SCC views the addition of a security operations centre as a key part of attaining more growth Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2024
Ignition Technology adds human risk management with CultureAI
Distributor known for helping firms grow a channel base and increase market position is given the chance by CultureAI to deliver human risk management Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
MSPs under pressure to solve customer security challenges
Latest SonicWall threat report shines light on role that managed service players are increasingly expected to play Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2024
Exclusive Networks and TD Synnex add to security options
The trend of distributors adding more security vendors has continued with the latest couple of examples Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2024
Ignition Technology and CMS Distribution add more security depth
Distributors add to portfolios, with vendor signings in network and mobile threat prevention areas Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2024
Distology gearing up for growth with leadership shuffle
Security distributor makes some internal moves to ensure it has the right people in place ahead of its fiscal year starting in April Continue Reading
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News
01 Feb 2024
NIS2 seen as a channel opportunity
Westcon-Comstor uncovers channel hopes that security compliance directive will spark user interest in products and services Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2024
SCC joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Channel player becomes member of a select group of managed service players helping to shape the response to growing security threats Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2024
Exclusive Networks maintaining supplier expansion strategy
Distributor has track record of widening existing relationships to benefit UK resellers and will continue that strategy Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2024
Capable security partners succeeding with Cisco
Vendor’s security lead comments on the progress made by those able to understand the technology and bring their own value into play Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2024
SMEs turning to the channel to fend off rising security threats
Research from Context has highlighted several factors that will make 2024 different to the preceding year when it comes to data protection Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Jan 2024
How can security vendors react to the growing AI threat?
Some of the great and the good of the cyber security vendor world share their predictions about what technologies will dominate this year Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Dec 2023
The top 10 channel themes of 2023
What were the main areas of interest in the past 12 months? This handy list of the top 10 should jog memories, stir debate and garner some agreement across the channel Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2023
Distology shines light on OT security
Distributor steps up partner education around OT security to ensure the opportunity is grasped Continue Reading
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28 Nov 2023
Infinigate launches next-gen security package
Distributor combines offerings from a number of vendor partners to produce fresh option for resellers Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2023
Softcat: Security remains top customer concern going into 2024
Channel player’s research reveals the areas where users are going to prioritise spending in the year ahead Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2023
Westcon-Comstor gets global role supporting Check Point MSSPs
Distributor signed up globally to help vendor reach out to more managed security partners Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2023
MSPs best placed to deliver security education
Distributor shares views on the role managed service providers can play in improving cyber awareness among customers Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2023
Exclusive Networks shares positive Q3 numbers
Distributor’s results add to a picture of channel resilience in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Nov 2023
MicroScope: Team up for peak success
In this issue, we explore the need to handle pitches and collaboration carefully to create more opportunities as an increasing amount of IT spending goes via partners. Also discover Canalys’ predictions for the use of generative AI, and just what exactly it means when we talk ‘cyber security’ Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Nov 2023
Nurturing authentic partnerships in the security vendor landscape
Phil Sansom, Director Business Development and Alliances at Barracuda MSP , shares some thoughts about the need to break the speed dating cycle in the security industry Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Oct 2023
NIS2: Why organisations need a unified cybersecurity standard
Patrick Scholl, head of OT at Infinigate, shares some thoughts about the best strategy to take over the European directive Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Oct 2023
Thinking about the phrase ‘cybersecurity’
The words ‘cyber’ and ‘security’ are always used together and often seen morphed into one as ‘cybersecurity’, but Billy MacInnes wonders if they should be Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2023
Climb Global Solutions picks up DataSolutions
Addition of security and cloud-focused distributor will add more UK coverage and more suppliers to the portfolio Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2023
Software firms under cyber attack
Research from iomart has indicated firms that sit in the supply chain are seen as a target by criminals Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2023
Sapphire adds OT security depot with Awen buy
Security player views deal as start of next growth phase just weeks after welcoming fresh CEO Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Sep 2023
How to get MSSPs and vendors on the same page
The relationship between vendor and managed security service provider is key to success, accorind to Matthew Rhodes, regional sirector for MSSPs at Logpoint Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2023
Distology and Global Cloud Xchange extending security relationships
The distributor and the MSP have both added more depth to their offerings by striking up fresh relationships and cutting the ribbon on new options Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2023
Secureworks adds to the partner-first movement
Cyber security player is the latest to show faith in the channel to deliver products across UK&I and Europe Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Sep 2023
Five-minute interview: Simon Godfrey, Secureworks
The latest to share some personal insights is the sales and partner go-to-market lead across Europe at Secureworks Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2023
Exclusive expands relationship with Thales
Vendor hands distributor the right to represent it globally and start selling the firm’s security products in North America Continue Reading
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17 Aug 2023
Gamma moves into security space with Satisnet buy
Unified comms player moves to add security depth with addition of experienced MSSP Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Aug 2023
How has 2023 gone so far?
Before we all gear up for the busy end of the year, some of the great and the good across the channel review the progress made so far in 2023 Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2023
Deep Instinct widens channel reach with e92plus
Relationship struck with distributor should enable threat prevention specialist to expand its reseller base Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Aug 2023
Five-minute interview: Ken Tripp, Netwrix
Ken Tripp, director of cyber security player Netwrix’s managed services programme, is the latest to share some personal details Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2023
Exclusive Networks delivers solid H1
Distributor continues to provide investors with cheer after sharing details of its first-half performance Continue Reading
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News
01 Aug 2023
User security consolidation a continuing trend
Shifting to a platform approach is about more than saving money, according to some of the findings from Tanium and IDC Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2023
Zyxel bolsters MSP support
Firm wants more partners to take the managed services approach, while elsewhere, Kyndryl ramps up its options in the security space Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2023
Splunk enters hardware market using trusted partners
Vendor Splunk announces plans to roll out a device at the edge for monitoring and protecting customer data Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2023
Ignition Technology lands Mastercard relationship
Distributor and parent Exclusive Networks will take the card payment specialist’s security portfolio out to market Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2023
Distology, CMS and Arrow expand security portfolios
Distributors add more technology and offer vendors expanded market coverage Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2023
Customers looking to MSPs to help consolidate security
The channel is playing a role in helping managed service providers looking to deal with rising costs and a lack of skills Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2023
Exclusive Networks continues to add depth to its on-demand platform X-OD
Exclusive Networks looks to increase the on-demand options available through its as a service proposition X-OD Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jun 2023
Could simpler language improve security?
Vendors and partners can be guilty of making data protection complicated, but Nick Booth wonders if life could be easier if explanations were more straightforward. He talks to Chris Meidinger, technical director for EMEA for Beyond Identity, about the challenges Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2023
Core to Cloud signals shift to MSP approach
Security player cuts the ribbon on its first services, makes a major hire to support the moves and indicates more plans are in the pipeline Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2023
QBS expanding portfolio and geographical reach
Distributor has had a busy few days with fresh vendor signing and taking a stake in a Turkish business Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2023
Abacus looks for growth while Imperva increases MSSP support
Managed security service provider Abacus hires CFO to drive growth, as elsewhere in the market Imperva enhances partner programme Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jun 2023
Four ways to protect your OT environment from cybersecurity incidents
Nick Ewing, managing director, EfficiencyIT, shares some advice on securing OT environments Continue Reading
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E-Zine
02 Jun 2023
MicroScope: Take a balanced approach to security
In this issue, read about how to help customers manage their security portfolios in a world of increasingly complex systems, discover how insights are providing more opportunities for partners, and learn whether being an MSP is enjoyable or not Continue Reading
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News
04 May 2023
Exclusive Networks enjoys a strong start to the year
Distributor shares first quarter numbers that indicate the business remains in growth mode Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2023
BT bolsters security offerings
Comms player’s relationships with CyberArk and Ivanti add more managed security options and SME protection Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2023
Infinigate rebranding setting up the next phase of growth
Distributor talks of ambitious plans to expand the business as it rebrands operations Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2023
Security disties e92plus and Distology expanding options
As threats evolve, so does the need for distributors to keep expanding their vendor portfolios Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Apr 2023
MicroScope: The benefits of security certifications
In this month’s MicroScope ezine, we look at how industry-recognised certifications can strengthen business defences. We also see how ChatGPT offers the channel a chance to level the playing field. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2023
Customers asking channel to help rationalise security
A tight economy has encouraged more scrutiny of security estates, with Cisco among those charting a rise in users reaching out for help from partners in sorting out bloated software estates Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Apr 2023
Five-minute interview: Steve Nurton, WithSecure
We get the chance to find out a bit more about Steve Nurton, WithSecure's head of channel sales Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2023
Accreditation key to enterprise security
We look at how industry-recognised certification can help security chiefs boost the strength of their teams. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2023
MSPs protecting themselves from security-lax customers
Anecdotal evidence from senior managers at Barracuda reveals the steps managed service providers are taking to make sure they are not exposed to risk Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2023
SonicWall CEO: Success will come from listening to partners
The recently appointed boss of the cyber security player reveals the importance of working with the channel and the need to keep the dialogue flowing Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2023
A strong security culture comes from within
The experience of managed service provider Littlefish demonstrates the benefits of developing a company-wide appreciation of security Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2023
ClickUp and Kroll formalise channel offerings
Firms ClickUp and Kroll are both looking to increase support and rewards for partners engaging through a structured ecosystem and partner programme Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2023
MicroScope: Steering the storage market
In this issue, read all about how the storage world is continuing to evolve as it looks to the cloud, security and ESG compliance requirements. Also discover six steps to making your business more sustainable and read about how IBM’s channel boss is set to make a difference. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
Increasing enterprise sales bolster Exclusive Networks’ 2022 results
Exclusive Networks’ full-year results make it clear the distributor’s focus on security is continuing to deliver Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Feb 2023
The important role of SIEM in the SOC Triad
Sean Tickle, cyber services director at Littlefish, details why a SIEM is such an important element for the channel to understand Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2023
ReliaQuest goes all-in on channel
Cyber security player shares 100% partner commitment at a time that Searchlight Cyber reveals there are emerging opportunities for MSSPs around the dark web Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2023
ProofPoint and Gatewatcher ramp up partner programmes
Cyber security players are looking for growth with channel offerings that increase support and incentives Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Feb 2023
What is Managed SOC and why should you care?
Rowan Troy, senior security consultant at Littlefish shares his thoughts about the benefits of using a SOC Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2023
MicroScope: Opportunities in security
In this month’s issue, we explore the possibilities for the channel to make its mark with security services, and take a closer look at whether the ChatGPT revolution brings more benefits or negatives with it Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
MDR resonating as an option with both channel and customers
One area tipped for growth by analysts and vendors is managed detection and response – the challenge for partners is to keep on top of training and vendor relationships Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2023
Abacus Group moving to become MSSP with Gotham buy
Managed service player wants to become known for security, and has made an acquisition to support that ambition Continue Reading
