Sandbox

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.

Security

New Dell SonicWALL Threat Protection Service to be major channel play

March 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Dell SonicWALL Threat Protection Service to be major channel play
The new service combines one sandbox Dell has used internally, and being productized for the first time, with two licensed third party sandboxes, on the principle that modern threats that try and evade sandboxes won’t be able to evade three different ones at the same time.

Mobility

Check Point adds endpoint capacity to SandBlast Zero Day protection

February 9, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Check Point adds endpoint capacity to SandBlast Zero Day protection
Check Point SandBlast Agent both protects mobile devices from zero day attacks, and provides an automated report and tools to remediate it. Check Point will also soon be introducing certifications for the channel specifically for SandBlast.

Cloud

Cloud security vendor iSheriff launches all-in-one iSheriff Complete for SME market

January 29, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud security vendor iSheriff launches all-in-one iSheriff Complete for SME market
iSheriff thinks that even in an ultra-competitive security market, their next-generation delivery architecture, strong technical solution and distinctive use of the channel in their go-to-market model positions them well in today’s cloud universe.

Security

APT-focused startup Cyphort looks to develop Canadian channel presence

January 5, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on APT-focused startup Cyphort looks to develop Canadian channel presence
Cyphort, which sells entirely through partners, has increased its business by 300 per cent over the last year, and looks to continue that strong growth in 2016, including the enlistment of its first partners in Canada.

Security

Dell announces new APT Protection Service suitable for both large businesses and small

October 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces new APT Protection Service suitable for both large businesses and small
Dell also previewed a new integrated management of Dell Networking X-Series switches through the Dell SonicWALL firewall interface through a single pane of glass, which will be available in 2016.

Software

Cisco extends developer initiatives with new DevNet Labs

October 6, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco extends developer initiatives with new DevNet Labs
Cisco sees its developer community as even more critical as it pushes well beyond its traditional hardware core, and to this end has launched a new collaborative lab environment for their use.

Security

Dell touts innovation in SonicWALL technology roadmap

September 4, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell touts innovation in SonicWALL technology roadmap
Improved sandboxing, integrations with other Dell technologies, and a firewall sandwich were among the technologies discussed.

Security

Intel Security expands Data Exchange Layer to fill out white space between products

April 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intel Security expands Data Exchange Layer to fill out white space between products
Intel Security is announcing multiple upgrades to and integrations with its DXL ecosystem, to improve defenses, particularly against tough and elusive targeted attacks.

Channel Programs

TrapX Security targets MSSPs with new global partner program

August 28, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on TrapX Security targets MSSPs with new global partner program
Trap-X has placed its TrapX Security Operation Center on the Google Cloud Platform, which allows partners to deploy entire secure SOCs and sensors quickly and inexpensively.