Security

Channel Programs

Checkmarx revamps channel program to encourage more partner focus on application security

August 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Checkmarx revamps channel program to encourage more partner focus on application security
The new program makes changes in both structure and resources to give partners more paths to deepen their partnership, and encourage network security companies to deepen their focus on application security, which is Checkmarx’s area.

Security

Netskope adds new capabilities and enhances others on Netskope Security Cloud SASE platform

August 24, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Netskope adds new capabilities and enhances others on Netskope Security Cloud SASE platform
The Netskope Cloud Firewall-as-a-Service and SaaS Security Posture Management are new to the platform, while other capabilities have been improved.

Channel Programs

Tessian launches channel program as part of move to 100% channel strategy

August 24, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tessian launches channel program as part of move to 100% channel strategy
Tessian is using a invite-channel program which focuses on higher end cybersecurity partners like Optiv.

Distribution

Access next-gen cybersecurity services to grow your business

August 23, 2021 Ingram Micro Canada Guest Blog Comments Off on Access next-gen cybersecurity services to grow your business
Find out how Ingram Micro’s cybersecurity services team can help you find the right security solutions and keep your customers safe through new offerings like pen test assessments.

Channel Programs

Kubernetes networking provider Tigera launches channel program to support developing channel

August 23, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kubernetes networking provider Tigera launches channel program to support developing channel
Tigera has been selling commercial products using the Calico Open Source it developed for about two years, but within the last six months, increased channel interest has led them to develop that channel, now supported by a partner program.

Managed Services

VigiTrust unveils version of its VigiOne Cyber Security Compliance platform specifically designed for MSSPs

August 18, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on VigiTrust unveils version of its VigiOne Cyber Security Compliance platform specifically designed for MSSPs
VigiTrust had been working with MSSPs before, but with a version of VigiOne that was designed for end users, and they expect the new version will significantly expand their MSSP partner base.

Managed Services

Barracuda beefs up Barracuda RMM with Windows Defender, ServiceNow integrations among other enhancements

August 17, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda beefs up Barracuda RMM with Windows Defender, ServiceNow integrations among other enhancements
Barracuda is focusing making the RMM it acquired from Avast in 2019 the best security-focused RMM for its MSPs, and to this end is expanding its third party integrations.

Managed Services

Ottawa cyber security firm Field Effect detects Windows vulnerabilities giving kernel-level access

August 12, 2021 Mark Cox 1
The first of these vulnerabilities, which affects all Windows Vista/Server2008 systems and above, meaning basically all systems still in operation, has already been patched by Microsoft, with the others coming later.

Security

Zero Trust is an opportunity to think different with customers

August 11, 2021 Sean Campbell, director, Canadian Channels, Fortinet Comments Off on Zero Trust is an opportunity to think different with customers
Sean Campbell, Fortinet Canada’s director of channels, discusses how the idea of Zero Trust architecture unlocks new opportunities with customers in this guest blog.

Podcasts

Finding opportunity in cybersecurity training

August 10, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Finding opportunity in cybersecurity training
ESET’s Clark Collett joins us on the podcast to discuss the company’s security training offerings and how solution providers can train their customers in this edition of the podcast.