Security

Managed Services

LogMeIn brings LastPass into PSA environment with ConnectWise, Datto integrations

July 6, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on LogMeIn brings LastPass into PSA environment with ConnectWise, Datto integrations
LogMeIn’s LastPass password management product wasn’t even sold through MSPs a year ago, but since then they have redesigned it to fit that market’s needs, signed cloud distribution deals, and now inked PSA integrations as they expand their MSP presence.

Managed Services

Barracuda acquires SKOUT to add XDR, SOC services to portfolio

July 2, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda acquires SKOUT to add XDR, SOC services to portfolio
Barracuda’s acquisition of SKOUT brings them both an XDR capability and a 24/7 SOC service, both of which are net new additions for the company.

Channel Programs

Cisco makes major new enhancements to Integrator and Provider roles

June 30, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco makes major new enhancements to Integrator and Provider roles
Most of the changes require more partner investment in training in exchange for more rewards. The two new roles, Developer and Advisor, are still not quite ready, and are scheduled to go live in August.

Security

Healthcare industry prepares for foundational cloud transformation as cyberthreats aggravate

June 30, 2021 Infoblox Guest Blog Comments Off on Healthcare industry prepares for foundational cloud transformation as cyberthreats aggravate
As part of the effort to better understand cybersecurity and network infrastructure challenges across industries, Infoblox and CyberRisk Alliance recently released a report that examined the specific challenges faced by decision-makers in the healthcare industry.

Networking

Versa Networks plans to use new funding round to drive SASE expansion with new sales and marketing initiatives

June 30, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Versa Networks plans to use new funding round to drive SASE expansion with new sales and marketing initiatives
Versa began as an SD-WAN vendor, but has been rapidly transitioning into the SASE market, will spend much of the fresh $86 million raised on sales and marketing, in a market in which many customers still don’t really know what SASE is.

Security

SonicWall continues refresh of firewalls with higher end NSa and NSsp models

June 29, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on SonicWall continues refresh of firewalls with higher end NSa and NSsp models
The firewall refreshes are the highlight, but as is their custom, SonicWall also accompanied them with a flurry of software updates, as well as availability for free of all their security information through a single Capture Labs portal.

Networking

SMB-focused Untangle features new edge Threat Prevention option in new version of SD-WAN router

June 29, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on SMB-focused Untangle features new edge Threat Prevention option in new version of SD-WAN router
The new Threat Prevention capability, which comes through Webroot BrightCloud, is accompanied by a choice of packages with or without the capability, as well as deployment options which allows for data to be assessed at the edge.

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET
Podcasts

How are governments faring amidst challenging cybersecurity environment?

June 28, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on How are governments faring amidst challenging cybersecurity environment?
Tony Anscombe, ESET’s global security evangelist, joins us on the podcast to discuss the challenging environment governments face on the cybersecurity front, and how solution providers can help.

Security

One Identity unveils three new next-gen PAM solutions

June 28, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on One Identity unveils three new next-gen PAM solutions
Two of them, Safeguard Secure Remote Access and Safeguard for DevOps, are brand new, while the Endpoint Privilege Management solution has been enhanced with new capabilities.

Managed Services

ConnectWise launches Cyber Research Unit to provide MSPs with cutting edge threat intelligence

June 22, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on ConnectWise launches Cyber Research Unit to provide MSPs with cutting edge threat intelligence
The new CRU integrates existing ConnectWise assets drawn from multiple acquisitions in a more formal and comprehensive form than before, and includes a threat intelligence feed.