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Podcasts

The Buzz: Dell warns of incoming supply constraints, CIRA targets MSPs, and an active zero-day threat

May 19, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: Dell warns of incoming supply constraints, CIRA targets MSPs, and an active zero-day threat
On today’s episode of The Buzz, we look past the keynote glitz at Dell Technologies World to focus on a stark warning regarding incoming hardware supply constraints. Plus, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) prepares a major push into the MSP channel, and security teams are warning of active exploitation of the PraisonAI authentication bypass vulnerability.

Podcasts

The Buzz: HPE unifies global distribution, N-able appoints Chief AI Officer, and HYCU turns backup into security intelligence

May 15, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Buzz: HPE unifies global distribution, N-able appoints Chief AI Officer, and HYCU turns backup into security intelligence
Today’s channel news includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise naming Ingram Micro and TD SYNNEX as global distributors, N-able appointing a Chief AI Officer, and HYCU’s launch of an AI-native security intelligence tool built on backup data.

Managed Services

Webroot enhances Security Awareness training offerings

March 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Webroot enhances Security Awareness training offerings
While Webroot has updated their course content and made it easier for MSPs to construct phishing lure pages, the major attraction here is likely a new Client Breach Report that the MSP can use as a pre-sales tool.

Security

Avast Business launches enterprise-class secure web gateway for SMBs

March 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avast Business launches enterprise-class secure web gateway for SMBs
Avast adds a new capability to its CloudCare platform that provides turnkey and policy-based protection against malicious websites, downloads, and locations.

Networking

New DNS security service a major highlight of PAN-OS 9.0 release

February 15, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New DNS security service a major highlight of PAN-OS 9.0 release
Another key software addition is a new Policy Optimizer, that uses network intelligence to find and remove legacy firewall rules that create security issues.

Managed Services

Webroot expands Continuum partnership around DNS filtering as they build out platform strategy

November 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Webroot expands Continuum partnership around DNS filtering as they build out platform strategy
Webroot adds their DNS Protection at no cost for customers using Continuum Security Profile & Protect, as the companies extend their tight strategic relationship.

Security

Comodo CyberSecurity unveils upgraded DNS-based SaaS service with Comodo Dome Shield Platinum

November 5, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Comodo CyberSecurity unveils upgraded DNS-based SaaS service with Comodo Dome Shield Platinum
Comodo has offered a free version, Comodo Dome Shield, which will continue as Comodo Dome Shield Gold, but they expect that most of their customers will upgrade to the paid Platinum version because it has more functionality and no monthly limits on DNS requests.

Partnerships

Infoblox, McAfee extend their partnership to McAfee Web Gateway Service

April 11, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Infoblox, McAfee extend their partnership to McAfee Web Gateway Service
This fourth partnering between DNS-focused Infoblox and different McAfee solutions plugs a specific hole around DNS security that is not dealt with natively by most broad security software vendors.