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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E-Zine
04 Oct 2019
MicroScope: What’s next for the channel?
The fourth quarter is the busiest in the channel, so we talk to experts to ask what technologies should be selling strongly in the coming months. Also, discover whether vendor certifications are really worth it, and what Brexit could mean for the GDPR sales pitch Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Oct 2019
What can IT providers learn from the Tortoiseshell Group attack
Following recent news around the Tortoiseshell Group attack targeting IT providers in Saudi Arabia, Alex Bransome discusses what IT providers can learn from the attack and advises on ways to reduce the risk of supply chain attacks Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Oct 2019
Supporting intelligent workspaces
As new technology continues to drive new ways of working, IT departments need support in facilitating the flexibility and connectivity demanded by today’s tech-savvy workforce Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2019
WatchGuard focusing on verticals as MSP numbers swell
Security player has seen its managed service provider relationships grow since it reached out to that segment of the channel community Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Sep 2019
What to expect in Q4
AI, contact centres and security are among the areas where the channel might gain in this quarter, according to industry figures Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2019
Managed services on the rise for ECSC in H1
Cyber security specialist saw its managed services revenues climb in the first half but suffered some challenges in the consulting business Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2019
Cyxtera building channel base
As the business evolves and becomes increasingly indirect the data and security player is keen to work with more resellers Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2019
Channel underpinning Crowdstrike Q2 growth
Security vendor saw revenues and subscriptions improve in its fiscal second quarter with the firm's CEO noting growing channel interest Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 Sep 2019
MicroScope: Helping digital transformation
Find out how the channel is helping customers to digitally transform their businesses to keep up with trends and plan for the future, and read about what changes could come about from the shift to business-led IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
Kaspersky reaches MSP milestone
Security vendor notches up sign-up milestone as the industry looks to reach out to managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2019
IT Lab acquires Mirus IT
Managed services player with a focus on Microsoft takes revenues past the £75m mark with a move to pick up Mirus Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2019
Cyber security and the channel
Leading lights in the industry give their assessment of where the cyber security market is headed in the second half of 2019 Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Aug 2019
Control or shift – channel’s role in the move to business-led IT
What impact could the shift to business-led IT have on channel partners’ role with customers and the relationships they have grown and developed within customer organisations? 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
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
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
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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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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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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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
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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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
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
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
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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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
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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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
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
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
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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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
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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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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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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News
04 Oct 2018
Claranet pulls together security activities into dedicated unit
The managed service player has completed the integration of recent acquisitions and its own efforts into a single operation Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
MSPs: Security a must-have
Managed service providers are at threat from losing customers, and even the threat of legal action, if they fail to offer security Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2018
Cisco: SMEs struggling to fend off rising cyber attacks
Doing something is better than nothing is one of the pieces of advice for those firms finding it hard to protect data Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2018
Co-founder Dobson departs Cloud Distribution
The time was right for Scott Dobson to leave the firm he founded in 2009 for new ventures Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2018
Cryptomining dominating the security agenda
Research from Alert Logic and McAfee shared a common warning that cryptomining is on the rise Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2018
Kaspersky shine light on very small business user challenges
The vendor has brought out a small business product in response to problems that it has found users experiencing at that end of the market Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2018
SonicWall CEO rallies partners to fend off non-standard ports threat
The vendor has updated partners on the current security landscape at its PEAK18 channel event Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
BlackBerry building partner base and working with Check Point
The software firm has used its Security Summit in London to outline channel growth and reveal an ISV relationship with Check Point Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2018
Out with the old, in with the new
Paul Key, global director security and compliance, Getronics, shares his thoughts about the need to keep track with changes in the market Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Trend Micro sounds alarm over rise in covert attacks
The vendor has tracked a shift away from mass ransomware attacks as criminals take a different approach Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Six Degrees Group buys CNS Group joining the growing list of summer deals
Cloud managed services specialist Six Degrees has moved to add cyber security depth to its offering Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Qualys rolls out MSP and consultant support
The security player has an offering that should appeal to MSPs and consultants Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2018
Plugging the security skills gap
Government is doing its bit to raise the profile of the need for more cyber security skills but the IT industry is also picking up the baton and working hard to improve the situation Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2018
Smallest businesses failing to grasp the security threat
Those firms employing 10 or less people have a laid back attitude to security that could land them in trouble Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
DDoS threat rising back up the agenda
Increased digital transformation and lower costs for criminals mean that denial of service attacks are going to rise and deserve the channel's attention Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jul 2018
How the channel can play a vital role in reducing cybersecurity skills shortages
David Ellis, Vice President, Security and Mobility Solutions - Europe, Tech Data, argues that the channel can play a role in dealing with the security skills crisis Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Customers don't have the skilled staff to man the security barricades
Gartner has warned that two thirds of users do not have the in house staff able to deal with security issues as the ongoing skills crisis continues to hit firms globally Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jul 2018
Email is the biggest threat for businesses… but the greatest opportunity for the channel
Chris Ross, SVP sales, international, Barracuda, explains why email still remains a major target for partners Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
SonicWall determined to gain share in the mid-market
Security vendor stepping up support for partners as it sets out an ambition to replicate SME efforts in the mid-market space Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
Claranet adds security muscle with NotSoSecure buy
Managed service specialist builds on acquisition of SEC-1 last year with latest purchase to give more depth to its security proposition Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Exclusive unifies security and cloud approach
A couple of months after it got private investment backing the distributor has outlined its future strategy Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
CompTIA moves to plug cyber security skills gap
The training specialist has been given government funding to help get more people trained up in cyber security Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Security world showing plenty of channel interest
The recent InfoSec show underlined just how many vendors are keen to work with the channel and build their presence in the market Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Tech Data: The security market has to change
The distributor is looking to gain more of a foothold in the market and is coming with a different message for resellers Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2018
Forcepoint looks for channel growth with Nuvias
The security vendor has added to its distie roster choosing the pan-European player to support growth ambitions Continue Reading
