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
13 Jul 2021
ECSC taps into managed response demand
Security player has seen increased revenues in its managed threat and response operation in the first half of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2021
Datto CTO has seen MSP security awareness rise
Even before Kaseya was hit by a high-profile ransomware attack, the need for managed service providers to recognise security was already on the rise Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2021
Kaseya working to get systems back online
Firm gives update on progress since high-profile ransomware attack hit the managed service player over the weekend Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2021
Pixel snaps up security player Cyphra
Acquisition will add more security depth to Pixel’s cloud and managed service Perfect Image operation Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2021
Exclusive Networks increases startup coverage with Ignition buy
Adding Ignition will give Exclusive the opportunity to support security vendors from beginners to established global players Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2021
Exclusive Networks and Exertis add security depth
Distributors signing vendors to react to increasing demand for data protection solutions Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2021
Barracuda MSP adds XDR and SOC with Skout buy
Barracuda will gain more security depth for managed service providers through the Skout Cybersecurity acquisition, made at a time when security remains a top customer concern Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2021
Lacework looks for channel support in EMEA expansion
Cloud security player is looking to build a partner network as it expands on this side of the Atlantic Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2021
Sophos opts for Arrow Electronics as first UK distributor
Security vendor looks to Arrow to help extend its reach and get to a greater number of channel partners Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
Avast reaches out to SMEs with Enterprise Nation tie-up
Security player will work with business membership group to help protect and train its extensive small business community Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2021
Zscaler and Bitglass reports expose pandemic cyber security risks
Research issued by cloud security specialists gives channel pointers on some of the current pain points for customers Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2021
Not all AI is equal, security channel warned
Vectra AI adds its voice to others that have warned partners to consider the merits of a product using artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2021
Nuvias acquires Cloud Distribution
Security, cloud and networking player adds more muscle with a move to pick up fellow UK-focused VAD Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2021
Significant growth in anti-phising tools as channel moves to protect users
Figures from Context and research from Mimecast shine a light on the impact of spam and phishing attacks Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
Channel backs government plans to tighten supply chain security
DCMS consultation around MSP security is a chance for the industry to prove its worth and demonstrate that it can be a secure source of data services Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
Digital risk rising up the channel agenda
Focus on data protection has increased over the course of the pandemic with Skurio and its partners able to tap into growing demand Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2021
Cloud Distribution, Tech Data and Distology adding to vendor portfolios
Distributors add vendors to their rosters as demand for security tools continues to surge across the channel Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Ascertus and DataSolutions tap into growth areas
Channel players report growth in remote working and security solutions as customers reacted to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2021
Certifications and rewards the mix in Check Point’s channel
Security player provides more details of the recent enhancements to its partner programme Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2021
Check Point rolls out partner programme enhancements
Security player is increasing rewards for those that generate fresh orders and is giving a professional services certification for those looking to stand out in the market Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2021
Palo Alto Networks emphasises channel specialisations
Security player has seen partners start to line up behind its certification programme in the weeks since it launched its revised channel programme Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Performanta snaps up Identity Experts
Firm moves for Microsoft gold partner just weeks after landing private equity backing for its growth plans Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2021
Bridewell Consulting attracts private equity backing
Cyber security firm plans to put the funds into bolstering its managed services and expanding the business globally Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2021
Performanta latest to attract private equity backing
Managed security services player Performanta attracts a significant investment from Beech Tree Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2021
Exclusive Networks charts a digital course
Distributor's CEO provides update on progress made last year and ambitions for the rest of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2021
F-Secure and Barracuda bolster MSP support
Security players react to changing customer needs with subscription pricing, multi-tenant management and product enhancements Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2021
Five-minute interview: Matt Nicholson, Trustwave
Matt Nicholson, EMEA channel manager at Trustwave, tells MicroScope about his early start in the channel but reveals he’s not a natural early riser Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2021
Apax takes majority stake in Herjavec Group
Managed security services provider with a global footprint is snapped up by private equity player Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2021
Five-minute interview: Dean Porter, F-Secure
Dean Porter, UK and Ireland country sales manager for corporate sales at F-Secure, reveals his passion for Chelsea FC and his appreciation for hip hop Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
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 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2021
MicroScope – February 2021: The forecast on channel security
MicroScope asks experts to share their opinions on what lies ahead for the channel in the security market, along with their predictions for what upcoming threats to expect. Also read about how the managed service community helped to keep SMEs afloat during Covid-19, and how to arm the business with the best IAM tools for remote working Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2021
TelcoSwitch and Charterhouse expanding through acquisition
Both firms have already been in the headlines this month thanks to funding rounds and acquisitions Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2021
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 Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Jan 2021
The cyber security channel – what’s in store for 2021?
Ben Richardson, head of channel EMEA at Forcepoint, shares his thoughts about what cyber security could look like in the year ahead Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Jan 2021
Ransomware has MSPs in its sights
Peter Geytenbeek, senior manager of channels EMEA at Thycotic, shares a warning about the need for managed service providers to take their own security seriously Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2021
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 Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Dec 2020
2021: Security market predictions
Home workers remain vulnerable, IoT devices need to be better protected, ransomware will remain a problem and customers want help to consolidate security tools Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2020
Sectigo makes double partner acquisition
Firm continues with its strategy of buying partners with skills and established customer bases for SSL technology Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2020
Distributors adding security depth
Cloud Distribution, e92cloud and Westcon add to their vendor rosters as they look to provide more security tools for resellers Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2020
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 Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2020
Coronavirus puts security at the heart of the agenda
Securing mobile workers has been key to getting through recent months and the security channel is far from finished when it comes to protecting people in the emerging ‘new normal’ Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2020
MSSPs the answer for fed-up SOC staff
Employees sitting in security operations centres are showing signs of cracking under increasing pressure Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2020
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 Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2020
Five-minute interview: Remco Postma, Tufin
Remco Postma, director, channel sales EMEA at Tufin, takes the questions and reveals what gets him up in the morning and shares his ice-skating credentials Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
07 Apr 2020
SonicWall enhances MSSP proposition
Security player continues to develop the support it can provide to the growing managed security services provider community Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
11 Mar 2020
Cloud security concerns remain an issue
The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Mar 2020
Maximising manpower for business customers
With IT teams struggling with a lack of manpower and skills to cope with the increase security demands on networks, MSPs can provide a welcome relief. In the second of a three-part series, we look at the growing need for managed security service offerings Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 Mar 2020
How managed services can help SME security teams take back their time
For those uncertain about investing in managed services in 2020, doing so could be the answer to freeing up your IT team to turn its attention to areas where it’s needed most. In the first of a three-part series, we look at the services you will need Continue Reading
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News
04 Mar 2020
QBS adds more MSP depth with 4SEC buy
Distributor makes second acquisition to add more depth to the software offerings it can provide partners Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Mar 2020
MicroScope: Making life easier for the channel
In this issue, read about how Dell is continuing on its mission to make life easier for partners by introducing improved tools, and we take a closer look at how cloud, cyber security and 5G are set to dominate over the course of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2020
Security players ramp up managed service offerings
McAfee and Digital Guardian become the latest to roll out managed threat and response services Continue Reading
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News
18 Feb 2020
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 Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Feb 2020
Five-minute interview: Ian Ashworth, Netwrix
MicroScope puts its questions to Ian Ashworth, channel director for EMEA and APAC at Netwrix Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Feb 2020
Zero clients: The future of mobile security for the channel?
As cyber attacks and security breaches continue to grow, IT managers are seeking new ways to secure their critical business data. While thin clients have been a good option in the past, they have limited benefits for remote working. That is where zero clients step in Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2020
Security channel faces challenges educating SME customer base
Research from Kaspersky and Sophos reveals the risks that some smaller firms are running Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Feb 2020
The catch-22 of cyber security
The cyber security industry is booming, which is good news for the channel – but that means the cyber threat is increasing too Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2020
Cloud tops the menu in 2020, with helpings of HCI, security and 5G
We ask the channel what technologies and trends they see dominating in 2020 – cloud tops the list, with hyper-convergence, security and 5G also featuring Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2020
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 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Feb 2020
MicroScope: Power to transform
In this issue, MicroScope asks experts what to expect in 2020, and the channel shares why change is necessary to thrive in different business environments Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2020
IT security is broken: Six ways partners can help fix it
Many organisations have numerous non-integrated security point products installed across their enterprise, the management of which is a huge challenge. Here, we discuss how partners can help their customers to adopt a more holistic approach to security Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2020
Bamboozling the enemy
Attivo Networks CTO explains the approach the firm takes to keeping hackers and cyber criminals at bay Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2020
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 Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2019
SonicWall and Veeam enhance managed service support
Increasing support for those looking to deliver services is behind changes in partner programmes at both vendors Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2019
Exclusive Networks rolls out MSSP platform
Distributor identifies need to provide more services for resellers struggling to develop their own SOC Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2019
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 Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 Nov 2019
IoT security: A winning strategy for MSSPs
Don’t let your clients’ IoT initiatives make them vulnerable to cyber attacks Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
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 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Nov 2019
MicroScope: The growing SD-WAN opportunity
After plenty of hype, software-defined wide-area networking is delivering revenues for the channel, but how are partners taking advantage of it? Also read about how to tackle the growing skills gap in the face of Brexit, and how businesses are supporting intelligent workspaces Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2019
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 Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2019
Ransomware set to remain a major security channel focus
Check Point has revealed it is expecting more sophisticated ransomware attacks will be a feature of 2020 Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2019
Forcepoint in a rush to make a channel difference
Security player is turbo-charging its efforts to put structures in place to work with partners Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Oct 2019
Will IAM make you more secure in a less secure world?
There are growing opportunities for the channel with identity and access management, as migration to hybrid environments gains pace Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2019
The five challenges SMEs face due to poor internet connectivity
What are the leading problems for small to medium-sized enterprises when it comes to internet connectivity? Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2019
Vendors launch security alliance to increase interoperability
IBM Security and McAfee among those leading the fight against the spread of a sprawling industry Continue Reading