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Kiwi enterprise security software spend soars but basics still key
DevOps

Kiwi enterprise security software spend soars but basics still key

It's a growth market, but when it comes to security, doing the basics right has never been more important, Gartner's Sid Deshpande says.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017

Global Stories

Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools
Google

Singapore MSP signs deal with Google to provide enhanced security tools

Quann partners with Google Cloud to bolster Singapore's cyber defences, offering next-level security and threat analytics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN
Endpoint Protection

Onesecure Asia and Trusted Metrics form security operations center for Singapore & ASEAN

Trusted Metrics and Onesecure Asia are partnering up to deliver US-developed Security Operations Center (SOC) technology to Singapore and ASEAN.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Managed Security Services Provider

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Tenable launches new channel program including first MSSP partner program
Partner Programmes

Tenable launches new channel program including first MSSP partner program

Tenable has launched a new partner program to provide training and support to help partners build new business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver
DevOps

Global cybersecurity spending to reach USD$93b in 2018 – GDPR a main driver

Gartner's latest findings reveal a burgeoning cybersecurity market that is in line with growing awareness and the imminent GDPR.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Phishing

Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market

Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
NTT Security sets sights on South Africa as part of new EMEA strategy
Managed Security Services Provider

NTT Security sets sights on South Africa as part of new EMEA strategy

NTT Security has shuffled its senior management team for EMEA as it refreshes its approach to managed security services in South Africa and Europe.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Proficio furthers push into APAC security market through new Hong Kong base
AI Security

Proficio furthers push into APAC security market through new Hong Kong base

Fast-growing managed security services provider Proficio has a new base in Hong Kong as it widens its presence across the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
CenturyLink rolls out enhanced managed security services platform
CenturyLink

CenturyLink rolls out enhanced managed security services platform

CenturyLink is rolling out Managed Security Services 2.0 suite, with advanced security monitoring, threat detection and incident response, across APAC.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Darktrace & CITIC Telecom CPC to take 'disruptive AI' security to APAC
AI Security

Darktrace & CITIC Telecom CPC to take 'disruptive AI' security to APAC

CITIC Telecom CTC partners with Darktrace to bring managed security services to the Asia Pacific region. #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services
Cloud Access Security Broker

Nexon scores McAfee deal for managed endpoint security services

Pure-play cybersecurity giant has signed on with Australian-based managed security services provider Nexon Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Gartner predicts cloud-based security service market to exceed US$9b in 2020
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner predicts cloud-based security service market to exceed US$9b in 2020

While this growth is extremely encouraging, Gartner says the accelerating market presents both opportunities and challenges for providers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Equinix Singapore to host SK Infosec's managed security services
Hyperscale

Equinix Singapore to host SK Infosec's managed security services

According to SK Infosec's partnership with Equinix will combine the strengths of both companies and will enable Equinix to provide managed security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Enterprise concerns driving Australian information security spend to $2.8b
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Enterprise concerns driving Australian information security spend to $2.8b

Australian information security spend is expected to climb to $2.8b this year, with enterprise security services a key market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference
Distributed Denial of Service

Sententia talks IoT hacking, surveillance & modem backdoors at ASIAL Conference

At the Security Exhibition and ASIAL conference, Sententia's Tony Vizza discussed the ease of hacking and how to fight back.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Singapore firms barely prepared for cyber attacks - what's holding them back?
Managed Security Services Provider

Singapore firms barely prepared for cyber attacks - what's holding them back?

Despite its reputation as a hub for smart cities, Singapore's cybersecurity preparedness is only in the early stages, according to a new joint survey.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017