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Podcasts

How are Canadians feeling about cybersecurity? [Podcast]

January 21, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on How are Canadians feeling about cybersecurity? [Podcast]
Stephen Cobb of ESET shares the results of the company’s first research into how Canadians are feeling about cybersecurity-related issues and offers some thoughts on the biggest security challenges we’ll see in 2019.

Security

Okta makes basic two-factor authentication standard across product line

August 29, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta makes basic two-factor authentication standard across product line
The company is also announcing a new compromised password detection feature, as well as expanded application support for their Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication solution.

Channel Programs

Two-factor authentication SaaS provider Duo Security launches MSP program

May 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Two-factor authentication SaaS provider Duo Security launches MSP program
Following last year’s creation of a partner program, Duo has created another program specifically for MSPs.

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Czech DLP vendor Safetica launches in North America targeting SMB market

September 20, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Czech DLP vendor Safetica launches in North America targeting SMB market
Safetica is the first client of channel vet Luke Walling and his Temprano Techvestors firm. In close collaboration with the Czech head office, they are running the North American’s subsidiary expansion here through the channel.

Managed Services

Secure Now offers MSPs Breach Prevention Platform for white-labelled security

August 4, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Secure Now offers MSPs Breach Prevention Platform for white-labelled security
NY-based MSP Secure Now developed a HIPAA-focused security offering for the health care industry in 2009, and has now added a new offering aimed at the more general market, targeting SMBs, and sold only through partners. Canadian partners are being eagerly sought.

Sponsored Content

Top Three Cloud Client-Computing Trends for 2016

May 11, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Top Three Cloud Client-Computing Trends for 2016
In 2016 and beyond, we believe VDI use cases will expand as cost and complexity continues to diminish, and security concerns continue to rise. Here are the top three cloud client-computing trends partners need to know.

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Black Hat attendees: Enterprise security wastes most budget and resources

July 15, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Black Hat attendees: Enterprise security wastes most budget and resources
The 2015 Black Hat Attendee Survey offers several takeaways that indicate a need to rethink the current enterprise IT security model. Perhaps the most important is that security pros are not spending their time and budget in a manner that is commensurate with their concerns about current threats.

Security

GhanghorCloud emerges from stealth with new information security and compliance solutions

April 15, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on GhanghorCloud emerges from stealth with new information security and compliance solutions
GhangorCloud’s security solutions have a higher degree of policy automation, which helps reduce their cost, especially on the OPEX side. They also use real time identity management for more stringent access control by individuals to specific data.

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Big Data

The double life of data

January 12, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on The double life of data
Avnet Technology Solutions explores the dual roles solution providers play in helping customers gain value from their data, and keeping that same data safe.

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Communications

Secure messaging: So hot, it’s crazy

May 6, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Secure messaging: So hot, it’s crazy
The perfect secure messaging app probably hasn’t been built yet, but give John McAfee credit for turning our attention to an area of real concern.