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You're invited: Experts answer your questions on staying secure in the cloud
Scientific Software & Services

You're invited: Experts answer your questions on staying secure in the cloud

Attendants will get to meet vArmour and learn how they can gain greater visibility and security across hybrid cloud environments using micro-segmentation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
LMNTRIX continues NZ channel push with 'industry veteran' hire
Managed Security Services Provider

LMNTRIX continues NZ channel push with 'industry veteran' hire

Next generation cybersecurity firm LMNTRIX has appointed a brand new New Zealand country manager as it gets set to build out the local channel presence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Worldwide spending on security to reach $103.1bil in 2019 - IDC
Firewalls

Worldwide spending on security to reach $103.1bil in 2019 - IDC

Global security spending is set to hit USD $103.1 billion in 2019, up 9.4% from 2017, driven by industries like banking and government, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Barracuda expands MSP security offerings with RMM acquisition
Firewalls

Barracuda expands MSP security offerings with RMM acquisition

Barracuda expands its MSP security offerings by acquiring Avast's Managed Workplace, enhancing its remote monitoring and management capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
Sonicwall announces network, cloud apps, endpoint protection solution
Firewalls

Sonicwall announces network, cloud apps, endpoint protection solution

SonicWall introduced new cloud-managed Wi-Fi access points and wireless planning tools designed to ease the deployment of global wireless networks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
Trustwave expands MSS alliance with Palo Alto Networks
Firewalls

Trustwave expands MSS alliance with Palo Alto Networks

Trustwave expands its existing role as a trusted advisor and is now a single point of contact for the Palo Alto Networks portfolio of security products.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Check Point launches engagement-based partner programme
Customer Experience

Check Point launches engagement-based partner programme

The new Check PointS partner programme directly rewards solution providers for activities that deepen customer relationships such as C-suite meetings.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Interview: Culture and cloud - the battle for cybersecurity
Malware

Interview: Culture and cloud - the battle for cybersecurity

ESET CTO Juraj Malcho talks about the importance of culture in a cybersecurity strategy and the challenges and benefits of a world in the cloud.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Machine learning is a tool and the bad guys are using it
Malware

Machine learning is a tool and the bad guys are using it

KPMG NZ's CIO and ESET's CTO spoke at a recent cybersecurity conference about how machine learning and data analytics are not to be feared, but used.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ
Firewalls

Stepping up to sell security services in ANZ

WatchGuard Technologies ANZ regional director gives his top tips on how to make a move into the increasingly lucrative cybersecurity services market.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ
Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ

WatchGuard appoints Leader Computers and Dicker Data New Zealand as new distributors, aiming to expand its reseller network and accelerate growth in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Singtel integrates cybersecurity capabilities under Trustwave banner
Risk & Compliance

Singtel integrates cybersecurity capabilities under Trustwave banner

Singtel has unified its cybersecurity capabilities under the Trustwave brand, creating one of the industry's most comprehensive global cybersecurity entities.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
What MSPs can learn from Datto's Channel Ransomware Report
Partner Programmes

What MSPs can learn from Datto's Channel Ransomware Report

While there have been less high profile attacks making the headlines, the frequency of attacks is, in fact, increasing.

By Nop Srinara • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Security spending to reach $133.7bil in 2022 – IDC
Cloud Services

Security spending to reach $133.7bil in 2022 – IDC

The United States will be largest geographic market for security solutions with total spending of $39.3 billion this year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
NTT Security launches web security-as-a-service with Symantec
Partner Programmes

NTT Security launches web security-as-a-service with Symantec

The service offloads the burden of real-time network and device monitoring, advanced security analysis and security management.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Exclusive: AI leading the way in the evolution of video security
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: AI leading the way in the evolution of video security

This is being driven, in part, by a recent evolution in processing power, allowing analytics to keep pace with the influx of data.

By Jordan Cullis • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security
Anonymous

Interview: Former Anonymous member turns his talents toward SMB security

Adam Bennett discusses his Anonymous origins, the state of cyber threats in Australia, and what his new company Red Piranha is all about.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

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