Kaspersky Lab

Security

Cryptomining protection, more machine learning and new Web-based console highlight updated Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

March 18, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cryptomining protection, more machine learning and new Web-based console highlight updated Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business
Cryptomining faded from the headlines in late 2018 with falling bitcoin prices, but Kaspersky still considers it a major nuisance, which is employed by rogue employees as well as cybercriminals.

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Channel Programs

Kaspersky Lab looks to increase solutions sales, decrease transactional business with new global partner program

January 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab looks to increase solutions sales, decrease transactional business with new global partner program
Kaspersky Lab says the market is moving decisively away from transactional sales, so they are changing their channel program to meet this new reality.

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Security

Kaspersky Lab upgrades web traffic security within Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateway

October 29, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab upgrades web traffic security within Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateway
Kaspersky Web Traffic Security is a complete rewrite of the code base of the prior application in the Kaspersky Security for Internet Gateway, which adds additional security engines and the latest machine learning and deep learning technologies.

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Security

Kaspersky Small Office Security beefs up protection for Very Small Businesses

September 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Small Office Security beefs up protection for Very Small Businesses
This is Version 6 of the low end of the Kaspersky business portfolio, which extends the use of functionality like System Watcher, makes improvements to the management console and the alerting system, and adds a search capability to find third party software that is in need of updates.

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Security

Kaspersky ramping up Canadian crew amid growth

May 11, 2018 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky ramping up Canadian crew amid growth
Kaspersky Lab pledges more resources for Canadian partners as its business continues to grow in this country.

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Cloud

Kaspersky Lab reaches for the public cloud with new Hybrid Cloud Security solution

April 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab reaches for the public cloud with new Hybrid Cloud Security solution
The new offering, the first from Kaspersky Lab to provide public cloud protection, will start with support for the AWS and Azure clouds.

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Security

Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 11 features dynamic machine learning, EDR integration

April 11, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business 11 features dynamic machine learning, EDR integration
On the pure productivity side, Kaspersky Lab has upgraded its flagship product’s scalability, doubling the number of endpoints it can support per server, and more than doubling performance.

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Security

Kaspersky Lab integrates three offerings into unified Kaspersky Threat Management and Defense

February 8, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab integrates three offerings into unified Kaspersky Threat Management and Defense
Kaspersky Lab sees its combination of solutions and a service as a highly differentiated offering to protect customers against targeted attacks.

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Jason Stein, vice president of channels for Kaspersky North America
Security

Kaspersky Lab targets SMBs with Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365

February 1, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab targets SMBs with Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365
Kaspersky Lab is highlighting the next-gen capabilities in this offering, such as machine learning, a neural network-based anti-phishing engine, and sandboxing.

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Cloud

Kaspersky makes upgrades to Kaspersky Private Security Network

September 7, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky makes upgrades to Kaspersky Private Security Network
The private version of the Kaspersky Security Network, aimed mainly at regulated organizations, broadens reputation-based analysis, adds whitelisting capability, and improves third-party integration.

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Managed Services

Kaspersky adds Mac support to its SaaS endpoint SMB solution

July 19, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky adds Mac support to its SaaS endpoint SMB solution
Adding Mac support to Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud should open markets for which Kaspersky Enterprise Support for Business was not a good fit.

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Managed Services

Kaspersky Lab completes ConnectWise integrations for MSP partners

May 29, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab completes ConnectWise integrations for MSP partners
Kaspersky continues to build out the MSP Partner program that it formally launched in April.

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Security

Kaspersky unveils second generation of KATA (Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack) platform

May 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky unveils second generation of KATA (Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack) platform
Kaspersky makes significant changes to the GUI and reporting, as well as other enhancements to its advanced threat protection platform.

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Distribution

Strong turnout at D&H Toronto Technology Show reflects booming Canadian business

September 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Strong turnout at D&H Toronto Technology Show reflects booming Canadian business
Attendance at the D&H Toronto event was up significantly this year among both vendors and resellers, with the show floor having a high-number of gaming-focused companies pitching VARs for their business.

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Cloud

Kaspersky enters SaaS market with Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud

September 2, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky enters SaaS market with Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
Kaspersky has been out of the SaaS market for a while, but now jumps back in with a cloud version of its Endpoint Protection product which uses the exact same core technology.

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Security

Kaspersky CEO sees cybersecurity headed from Dark Age to Golden Age

March 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky CEO sees cybersecurity headed from Dark Age to Golden Age
Kaspersky Lab’s colourful CEO stated at the company’s 2016 North American Partner Conference that while cybersecurity is presently in the Dark Ages, a Golden Age is on the horizon for the commercial market, with a key new industrial control security solution coming from Kaspersky later this year.

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Security

Continued push into enterprise highlights Kaspersky Lab’s strategic focus

March 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Continued push into enterprise highlights Kaspersky Lab’s strategic focus
Kaspersky is counselling its channel to take advantage of the increased market opportunities in the enterprise, both to build new business and expand the company’s brand awareness with major new logos. They are also emphasizing that partners need to be more aggressive in delivering security expertise beyond licenses and support.

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Security

Kaspersky unveils new enterprise solutions – with SMB cloud on the horizon

March 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky unveils new enterprise solutions – with SMB cloud on the horizon
The Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack [KATA] Platform is a premium multilayered solution aimed at stopping the most dangerous targeted threats, while the company also announced a series of new services, including penetration testing, cybersecurity training and threat intelligence sharing.

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Channel Programs

Kaspersky to introduce small business specialization

March 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky to introduce small business specialization
While Kaspersky is emphasizing the enterprise in its strategic objectives this year, it is also providing more segmented assistance to partners focusing on different parts of the market. This includes a new specialization which will see small business leads limited to partners who have secured it.

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Kaspersky North America channel chief John Murdock
Channel Programs

Kaspersky formalizes partner program levels

March 8, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky formalizes partner program levels
Kaspersky Lab updates its North American partner program to follow the same program framework it uses in Europe and will roll out worldwide.

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