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Check Point gains OpenAI access for defensive security
Digital Transformation

Check Point gains OpenAI access for defensive security

Faster threat analysis and incident response could bolster enterprise defences as the cyber security company gets access to GPT-5.5.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Today
RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security
Software-as-a-Service

RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security

MSPs could cut manual vulnerability work as RoboShadow's automation tools reach Pax8's 47,000-strong partner base through the cloud marketplace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
What Swiss Cheese teaches us about choosing MDR
Security Information and Event Management

What Swiss Cheese teaches us about choosing MDR

MDR buyers risk missing attacks if they focus on price and log limits instead of coverage across identities, endpoints and cloud systems.

By David Higgs • 3 min read • Yesterday
Check Point expands MSP platform with AI security tools
Data Protection

Check Point expands MSP platform with AI security tools

The update gives service providers new AI controls and a simpler billing model as demand grows for outsourced security governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
BlueVoyant launches AI platform for security operations
Digital Transformation

BlueVoyant launches AI platform for security operations

The new platform aims to cut alert overload for security teams and automate responses across Microsoft-centric environments as attacks grow more complex.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Optiv launches AI partner portal built on Channelscaler
Software-as-a-Service

Optiv launches AI partner portal built on Channelscaler

Partners and sellers can now find incentives faster as Optiv centralises onboarding, content and programme details in one governed portal.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
CSC adds .brand domain security to CrowdStrike Marketplace
Cloud Security

CSC adds .brand domain security to CrowdStrike Marketplace

Customers can now access advice on branded web domains as phishing and impersonation risks push more firms to tighten online controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Arctic Wolf names Asia Pacific partner award winners
Cloud Security

Arctic Wolf names Asia Pacific partner award winners

The awards underline how Arctic Wolf is leaning on channel partners as customers seek outsourced help to tackle AI-driven cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Cyera & Logicalis UK&I partner on data risk control
Data Protection

Cyera & Logicalis UK&I partner on data risk control

Growing AI use is heightening pressure on firms to track sensitive data and close governance gaps, as 85% cite such issues as adoption barriers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service
Software-as-a-Service

Sophos & Rubrik launch Microsoft 365 backup service

Security teams can now restore Microsoft 365 data from ransomware or deletion within Sophos Central, reducing reliance on separate backup tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
WatchGuard named Omdia champion for MSP cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

WatchGuard named Omdia champion for MSP cybersecurity

The ranking underscores growing demand for simpler cybersecurity platforms as MSPs consolidate vendors to cut complexity and widen services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Factor launches supply chain detection & response platform
Supply Chain

Factor launches supply chain detection & response platform

Growing supplier cyber risk is pushing businesses towards continuous monitoring, as Factor joins a crowded market focused on better response.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Zimperium signs UK distribution deal with ABC Distribution
Phishing

Zimperium signs UK distribution deal with ABC Distribution

The deal broadens access to mobile security tools as UK firms face rising attacks via smartphones, apps, QR codes and messaging platforms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security
Cloud Security

RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security

MSPs could cut vulnerability triage and compliance reporting time by up to 80% after RoboShadow's platform was added to Pax8 Marketplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Canon Canada adds ESET cybersecurity to managed IT
Malware

Canon Canada adds ESET cybersecurity to managed IT

Canadian businesses gain a single supplier for IT and endpoint security as Canon broadens its managed services with ESET products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services
Cloud Security

Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services

Manufacturers can now get managed support and remote access tools to reduce OT cyber risk without slowing plant production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Inforcer launches Microsoft 365 threat response for MSPs
Cloud Security

Inforcer launches Microsoft 365 threat response for MSPs

MSPs can now detect and contain Microsoft 365 breaches in one platform, as Inforcer adds incident response to its security suite.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences
Network Security

BT joins Anthropic cyber project to bolster defences

The telecoms group will use Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview to spot vulnerabilities faster as cyber threats grow more automated.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago