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Cyber Observer makes push into North American cyber hygiene market with Merlin International

June 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cyber Observer makes push into North American cyber hygiene market with Merlin International
Merlin will run Cyber Observer’s sales and distribution in North America, in addition to leading their $8 million Series B funding round.

Managed Services

SonicWall signs innovative new MSSP partnership with ADT Cybersecurity

June 7, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SonicWall signs innovative new MSSP partnership with ADT Cybersecurity
The deal reunites SonicWall with old partner Secure Designs Inc., and expands their channel with a different type of partner than those which they typically work with.

Managed Services

Siemplify enhances collaboration, support for larger MSSPs in Version 5.0 of Security Operations Platform

June 6, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Siemplify enhances collaboration, support for larger MSSPs in Version 5.0 of Security Operations Platform
A highlight is a new War Room module designed to facilitate crisis management by letting the SOC collaborate easily with other parts of the company, like PR, legal, and the CEO.

Security

Security and management upgrades highlight new SecureAuth identity platform release

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security and management upgrades highlight new SecureAuth identity platform release
New biometric multi-factor authentication, and Dynamic Perimeter geofencing are the two new security capabilities.

Channel Programs

Fidelis Cybersecurity embraces channel-first mentality in restructured partner program

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Fidelis Cybersecurity embraces channel-first mentality in restructured partner program
New channel chief Eddie DeWolfe said that while Fidelis has not been consistent on channel policy in the past, the company’s new CEO and executive team is now firmly committed to being channel focused.

Managed Services

Sophos MDR capability from Rook and DarkBytes acquisitions to be broadly available to MSPs

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sophos MDR capability from Rook and DarkBytes acquisitions to be broadly available to MSPs
The MDR services Sophos acquired with Rook Security on Monday will be integrated with the DarkBytes platform acquired earlier, and Sophos’ own EDR offerings, and made available for MSPs without deep security experience and SOCs to resell.

Channel Programs

Next-gen SIEM vendor Securonix introduces channel program to empower MSSPs

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Next-gen SIEM vendor Securonix introduces channel program to empower MSSPs
The program, under the direction of industry veteran David Wagner, is aimed both at GSIs and resellers who already have a managed security service practice.

Artificial Intelligence

Hunters.AI looks to redefine threat hunting with autonomous hunting approach

May 31, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hunters.AI looks to redefine threat hunting with autonomous hunting approach
The early-stage Israeli startup just completed a seed funding round, and while they are still in proof-of-concept stage, the plan is to take it to MSSPs and MDR partners.

Managed Services

MSSP Pondurance rolls out high-touch partner program to build select partner channel

May 31, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSSP Pondurance rolls out high-touch partner program to build select partner channel
Pondurance is looking for mid-market focused MSPs, and while their specialized consulting services work on a referral model, partners can resell their MDR offerings.

Security

Cyberbit adds virtual instructor, new attack scenarios to Cyber Range training and simulation platform

May 30, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cyberbit adds virtual instructor, new attack scenarios to Cyber Range training and simulation platform
Cyber Range is the most unique of the four platform offerings from Cyberbit, a spinoff from the Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems.