Security

Cloud

Malwarebytes unveils their first server protection offerings

April 29, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Malwarebytes unveils their first server protection offerings
Both the basic Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection for Servers, as well as Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response for Servers with advanced EDR capabilities, leverage the Nebula cloud platform and offer integrated support.

Security

How gamification can boost your cybersecurity training

April 28, 2020 ESET Guest Blog Comments Off on How gamification can boost your cybersecurity training
Security is not a game, but learning about it could be – here’s why adding the fun factor can help employees become more cyber-aware, from ESET

Mobility

Guardsquare looks to revolutionize mobile application threat intelligence with ThreatCast

April 28, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Guardsquare looks to revolutionize mobile application threat intelligence with ThreatCast
Belgian-headquartered Guardsquare recently opened a North American office in Boston, and sees the new ThreatCast capability as a key factor in expanding their business on this side of the Atlantic.

Security

Now’s the time to upgrade customer security

April 27, 2020 Guest Poster Comments Off on Now’s the time to upgrade customer security
Leverage security-centric tools to protect remote workers from opportunistic cybercriminals, says Scott Bennett of Barracuda MSP

Channel Programs

New BeyondTrust channels leader Dee Dee Acquista talks strategy in new role

April 27, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on New BeyondTrust channels leader Dee Dee Acquista talks strategy in new role
Dee Dee Acquista’s job has been expanded over that of previous BeyondTrust channel chiefs, to add alliances as well, as the company looks to take its channel business to the next stage of growth.

Partnerships

vArmour continues aggressive ecosystem strategy with Digital Shadows partnership

April 27, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on vArmour continues aggressive ecosystem strategy with Digital Shadows partnership
vArmour emphasizes that its new focus on close strategic partnerships is much more than a Go-to-Market story, and is vital to extend their application visibility and provide customers with a more proactive security posture.

Backup

Acronis names first Channel Chief Evangelist as part of MSP push

April 17, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Acronis names first Channel Chief Evangelist as part of MSP push
Former MSP Amy Luby joins Acronis as the company is promoting its new Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud to the MSP market – these days largely through the use of digital media.

Cloud

Zix unveils reimagined AppRiver platform as Secure Cloud flagship offering

April 15, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zix unveils reimagined AppRiver platform as Secure Cloud flagship offering
Secure Cloud combines an updated version of the AppRiver platform with Zix and AppRiver applications, to make this Zix’s flagship offering going forward.

Managed Services

How to strengthen your patch management processes

April 14, 2020 Guest Poster Comments Off on How to strengthen your patch management processes
Tips for streamlining patch management and increasing customer value from Mark Whiffen of Barracuda MSP

Channel Programs

Okta enters new resell deal with IBM as they fine tune partner engagement model

April 13, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta enters new resell deal with IBM as they fine tune partner engagement model
Okta has a strategic focus this year on improving partner capability to do more in the deal process, and has implemented multiple initiatives to facilitate this.