Security

Backup

Arcserve, Sophos target ransomware with new alliance to harden Arcserve appliances

September 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Arcserve, Sophos target ransomware with new alliance to harden Arcserve appliances
The integrated solution, which brings Sophos’ Intercept X deep learning technology onto Arcserve appliances, will be sold through the Arcserve channel.

Channel Programs

New Remediant channel chief Copeland looks to build disruptive channel for disruptive PAM technology

September 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Remediant channel chief Copeland looks to build disruptive channel for disruptive PAM technology
Remediant’s SecureONE solution is not just aimed at larger businesses, and Copeland expects that a SaaS offering for AWS to be released in several months will be attractive to MSP partners.

Security

Startup Cycode unveils first solution to specifically protect source code

September 24, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Startup Cycode unveils first solution to specifically protect source code
Cycode announces that they have raised $4.6 Million in funding for their solution which specifically protects source code, and is scheduled for GA early next year, when it will become a channel play.

Channel Programs

SOAR vendor D3 Security leverages MITRE ATT&CK framework, new partner enablement, to drive channel growth

September 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SOAR vendor D3 Security leverages MITRE ATT&CK framework, new partner enablement, to drive channel growth
D3 is the first SOAR vendor to embed the MITRE framework into their tool to make it more granular and more proactive.

Managed Services

IT Glue announces product enhancements, roadmap elements at GlueX

September 17, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on IT Glue announces product enhancements, roadmap elements at GlueX
Specific product enhancements announced at GlueX include a new Dark Mode interface and improvements to their passwords functionality.

Managed Services

Barracuda MSP emphasizes automated patch management in Managed Workplace 12

September 17, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda MSP emphasizes automated patch management in Managed Workplace 12
Barracuda makes the first major release of the platform they acquired early this year from Avast, in what they say is a major step in a strategy of aggressively investing in the product.

Partnerships

Proofpoint announces new partnerships with Crowdstrike, Okta

September 16, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Proofpoint announces new partnerships with Crowdstrike, Okta
Proofpoint maintains a limited number of strategic relationships, so considers both these new ones highly strategic, particularly in positioning against Microsoft’s in-house security offerings.

Mobility

SyncDog partners with Symantec to add bite to Symantec Endpoint Protection

September 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SyncDog partners with Symantec to add bite to Symantec Endpoint Protection
SyncDog’s technology, which focuses on protecting data on devices rather than the device itself, is particularly strong in BYOD cases because it doesn’t impact personal data on a device.

Podcasts

Getting to know new ESET Canada chief Bob Bonneau

September 9, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Getting to know new ESET Canada chief Bob Bonneau
In this edition of the podcast, we chat with new ESET Canada country manager Bob Bonneau about his background, his new role, and opportunities for ESET Canada partners.

Security

Kaspersky packages blockchain applications into Enterprise Blockchain Security Suite

September 9, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky packages blockchain applications into Enterprise Blockchain Security Suite
Kaspersky expands and unites a series of services they launched in the spring into a suite, to better leverage better than expected demand for blockchain protection.