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Iva Perric-Lightfoot, country manager for ESET Canada
Podcasts

Perceptions and actions: The Canadian SMB security gap [Podcast]

October 31, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Perceptions and actions: The Canadian SMB security gap [Podcast]
ESET’s Iva Perric-Lightfoot on why education is key as Canadian SMBs note an uptick in security threats, but no uptick in the need to protect themselves.

Security

ESET adds UEFI Scanner, Internet of Things protection to new consumer release

October 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET adds UEFI Scanner, Internet of Things protection to new consumer release
The UEFI Scanner, which protects UEFI firmware that anti-malware software typically misses because it is outside the OS, is likely to appear in a forthcoming commercial product release.

Security

ESET partners with Google on Chrome Cleanup tool

October 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET partners with Google on Chrome Cleanup tool
Chrome Cleanup provides the same benefits for the Google browser that Defender provides for Microsoft tools, and while it’s not itself a channel play, it has some indirect benefits for ESET partners.

Security

Cloud security policy: The questions you need to ask

October 4, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cloud security policy: The questions you need to ask
ESET’s Lysa Myers covers the question you need to ask when crafting a cloud security policy for your clients.

Security

ESET continues brand-building efforts with new cybersecurity awareness certification

August 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET continues brand-building efforts with new cybersecurity awareness certification
The new ESET CyberSecurity Awareness Training is provided free, and ESET partners are encouraged to have their customers make use of it.

Distribution

ESET, Ingram discuss exclusive partnership [Video]

May 24, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ESET, Ingram discuss exclusive partnership [Video]
James Chalmers of ESET Canada and Dave Mason of Ingram Micro Canada detail their exclusive broadline distribution deal in this video interview.

Security

WannaCryptor aka WannaCry: Key questions answered

May 16, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on WannaCryptor aka WannaCry: Key questions answered
ESET offers answers to the big questions around this week’s massive WannaCry ransomware attack.

Podcasts

A look inside ESET Canada [Podcast]

April 24, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on A look inside ESET Canada [Podcast]
ESET Canada sales and channel chief James Chalmers joins the podcast to discuss the security company’s past, present and future in the Canadian channel.

Distribution

ESET Canada signs exclusive broadline distribution agreement with Ingram Micro

April 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET Canada signs exclusive broadline distribution agreement with Ingram Micro
ESET has been investing significantly over the last two years in building up their Canadian presence. Their first distribution deal reflects that growth, and now will let them broaden their channel reach.

Security

Trends in Android ransomware

February 27, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on Trends in Android ransomware
Security vendor ESET weighs in on the increasing frequency and sophistication of malware attacks on the Android platform