Security
Better passwords could help protect against cyber crime threat
Posted: Wed, 01 Feb 2012With people more likely to fall victim to cyber crime rather than physical acts of violence or robbery the security industry is facing a need to deliver more user education.One...Read More »
Customers exposed to threats by sticking with old firewalls
Posted: Mon, 30 Jan 2012Customers are leaving themselves exposed to security threats because of a failure to update their firewalls, which are no longer able to fend off sophisticated web-based attacks.The other consequence infrastructure...Read More »
EMEA flat for Symantec
Posted: Fri, 27 Jan 2012The EMEA market produced a flat performance for Symantec as the security specialist showed it is not immune to the economic conditions that are undermining confidence across the continent.The vendor...Read More »
Security players back tougher EU data protection laws
Posted: Wed, 25 Jan 2012Security players have welcomed the moves by the EU to outline plans to strengthen data protection laws with much greater penalties than those that currently exist for those that are...Read More »
UK performs strongly as WatchGuard reports growth
Posted: Thu, 19 Jan 2012Security player WatchGuard has revealed that the UK is its best performing market outside of its native US as it cranked up orders in its fourth fiscal quarter.The privately-owned vendor...Read More »
C2000 launches McAfee partner initiative
Posted: Tue, 17 Jan 2012McAfee and Computer 2000 have launched a new initiative, SMB Connect Programme, to give resellers the opportunity to work towards McAfee's SMB specialization without making major time commitment, writes Linda Endersby. The...Read More »
Axonex first to bag Cisco ISE badge in UK
Posted: Mon, 16 Jan 2012Cisco partner Axonex has become the first UK reseller to be awarded the Authorised Technology Partner (ATP) accreditation for Cisco's Identity Services Engine technology.The Gloucestershire-based firm said this would help...Read More »
BT Engage IT adds Palo Alto to portfolio
Posted: Fri, 06 Jan 2012BT Engage IT has sealed a partnership with firewall specialist Palo Alto to provide security options alongside its network and data packages.The services division of BT Business has reacted to...Read More »
In-depth: Security predictions for 2012 part two
Posted: Fri, 23 Dec 2011As we look to find out more about what the security market holds next year we canvas opinions from more industry players keen to share their insights.Derek Oliver, director and...Read More »
In-depth: Security predictions for 2012 part one
Posted: Thu, 22 Dec 2011To get an insight into what is on the horizon in the security market next year we have canvassed opinion from several companies to find out what those in the...Read More »
In-depth: Technology to pitch in 2012
Posted: Wed, 21 Dec 2011by Billy MacInnes Last month, Gartner published its technology and trend predictions for the next few years and among the dominant trends were a greater move towards cloud computing and...Read More »
Users driving the BYOD agenda
Posted: Wed, 14 Dec 2011The bring your own device (BYOD) trend is one that customers are seeing as almost unstoppable with end users driving the agenda.As a result of the growth of BYOD many...Read More »
Imation Mobile Security sets out growth ambitions
Posted: Wed, 14 Dec 2011Imation Mobile Security has outlined ambitious growth plans to boost the revenue that the data protection products deliver alongside the storage lines the main group is so well known for.Speaking...Read More »
Changes in data breach laws get thumbs up
Posted: Mon, 12 Dec 2011There are growing expectations that details of proposed changes in data breach laws across the EU will emerge this side of the new year with those in the security industry...Read More »
Consumerisation changing the reseller pitch
Posted: Fri, 09 Dec 2011The growth of consumerisation is changing the way technology is used in the workplace and is changing the contacts resellers need to have relationships with if they are to sell...Read More »
Privacy law changes spell reseller opportunity
Posted: Wed, 07 Dec 2011The threat of massive fines for the loss of data could be introduced across the EU stirring a number of opportunities for resellers as firms face up to the threat...Read More »
Softek joins McAfee distribution ranks
Posted: Tue, 06 Dec 2011McAfee has appointed security distributor Softek to provide resellers with cloud-based services including email, web security and email archiving.The offerings will be made available to channel partners and allows Softek...Read More »
UK users fast adopting new tech but security concerns linger
Posted: Mon, 05 Dec 2011UK consumers are some of the fastest at adopting the latest technology to take advantage of anytime and anywhere connection but continue to have security concerns.According to the KPMG Converged...Read More »
McAfee acquires NitroSecurity to bolster enterprise offerings
Posted: Thu, 01 Dec 2011McAfee has acquired NitroSecurity, which specialises in security and information management, to bolster its enterprise product line sealing a relationship with the firm that stretches back more than three years.The...Read More »
Mimecast turns fire on mobile world
Posted: Thu, 01 Dec 2011Cloud email archiving, continuity and security vendor Mimecast has turned its attention to the thorny problem of remote and mobile email access, and has extended its mobile services proposition to the...Read More »
e92plus signed up by Huawei Symantec
Posted: Wed, 30 Nov 2011Huawei Symantec has chosen e92plus as its first authorised distributor as it looks to expand the reseller network carrying its products.The distributor will start by focusing on the next generation...Read More »
Clearswift plans for growth after Lyceum Capital acquisition
Posted: Tue, 29 Nov 2011Security vendor Clearswift has been acquired by investor group Lyceum Capital in a deal which the vendor is trumpeting as one that will provide the platform it needs to fund...Read More »
Cloud computing model could help fight cyber crime
Posted: Mon, 28 Nov 2011Trend Micro has moved quickly to throw its weight behind efforts to stamp out web-based crime just weeks after the London Cyberspace conference and days after the government indicated its...Read More »
Government brings in vendors to combat cyber threat
Posted: Fri, 25 Nov 2011Security vendors have been given a chance to help the government improve levels of cyber security as part of a raft of measures taken to increase levels of protection against...Read More »
Cryptocard picks up GrIDsure tokenless two-factor IP
Posted: Fri, 18 Nov 2011Cryptocard has picked up the intellectual property from two-factor authentication specialist GrIDsure to add tokenless technology to its portfolio. GrIDsure has been talking of a potential sale for the past...Read More »
SMEs struggling to understand mobile security threat
Posted: Thu, 17 Nov 2011The spread of mobile working and the idea of bringing your own device to work has reached the SME sector creating opportunities for those pitching security to smaller firms.Research from...Read More »
Demand generation key to Kaspersky Lab channel plans
Posted: Mon, 14 Nov 2011Demand generation activities forms the main plank of the refreshed Kapsersky Lab channel programme, which is being rolled out across Europe and the US.The security vendor has overhauled its reseller...Read More »
Symantec enhances SME reseller specialisation
Posted: Mon, 07 Nov 2011Symantec has made changes to its SME specialisation in order to reward those resellers that are out performing rivals with an additional tier and a deal registration programme to promote...Read More »
Stonesoft lifts lid on managed services programme
Posted: Mon, 07 Nov 2011Stonesoft has launched a managed security service provider (MSSP) programme for resellers targeting the SME market and those customers that are looking to outsource their data protection responsibilities. The attraction of...Read More »
Industry urged to contribute to ongoing cyber defence debate
Posted: Thu, 03 Nov 2011The Cyber Conference in the capital closed with a call for the industry to continue its dialogue with the government to ensure defences against hackers and state-backed attacks remain robust.This...Read More »
GFI Software extends distie line-up to support Vipre launch
Posted: Wed, 02 Nov 2011Anti virus specialist GFI Software has added a third distributor to its roster to support its launch of the latest version of its enterprise Vipre product.CMI Labs has been signed...Read More »
Netgear on the look out for storage and security specialists
Posted: Wed, 02 Nov 2011Netgear is looking to recruit partners in the storage and security arenas as it looks to get greater channel support for its product portfolio as it looks to ramp up...Read More »
London cybercrime conference searches for answers
Posted: Tue, 01 Nov 2011The great and the good of the security industry will be keeping their eyes on the London conference on Cyberspace over the next couple of days as the government outlines...Read More »
Nebulas fires up simple security strategy with Zscaler signing
Posted: Thu, 27 Oct 2011Network security and virtualisation reseller Nebulas has added cloud security specialist Zscaler to its Technology Incubator programme as part of a newly-launched Security Simplified strategy. Zscaler provides a scalable, borderless global security...Read More »
Cloud Distribution partners get app iViz-ibility
Posted: Tue, 25 Oct 2011Cloud Distribution has added application penetration testing specialist iViZ Security to its stable as it seeks to build out a portfolio of disruptive, cost-effective cloud technologies.IViZ specialises in cloud-based web...Read More »
McAfee extends partner support
Posted: Wed, 19 Oct 2011McAfee has outlined plans to extend and improve the way it interacts with resellers to provide greater support and profitability to partners to encourage partners to cross-sell across more of...Read More »
Check Point product launches boost revenues
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Enterprise demand for UTM benefits WatchGuard
Posted: Mon, 17 Oct 2011The appetite for unified threat management (UTM) appliances appears to have remained undiminished with WatchGuard talking up its third quarter sales with the UK delivering a strong performance.The privately held...Read More »
AVG takes wraps off Partner Centre support service
Posted: Thu, 13 Oct 2011Security specialist AVG has stepped up the service support it offers to resellers in a move designed to make life easier for current partners as well as a benefit that...Read More »
ComputerLinks adds authentication to Alvea platform
Posted: Mon, 10 Oct 2011ComputuerLinks continues to expand the services available to resellers via its cloud platform Alvea adding authentication services to the mix.The distributor has been busy developing the options on Alvea ranging...Read More »
Lillywhite promoted to run Integralis UK
Posted: Thu, 06 Oct 2011Integralis has shuffled its senior management team appointing a fresh managing director six months after the previous incumbent was promoted up to a Group board position. The IT security specialist...Read More »
Trend Micro threatens to dump underperforming resellers
Posted: Mon, 03 Oct 2011Trend Micro has taken the wraps off a partner programme but used the channel update as a chance to warn its partners they need to embrace the cloud or face...Read More »
SME's reminded of need to counter physical security threat
Posted: Wed, 28 Sep 2011The need to take physical security seriously remains one of the key messages to users looking to allocate budget towards protecting data in 2012.The temptation to focus resources on countering...Read More »
In-depth: Securing the consumerisation drive
Posted: Tue, 27 Sep 2011One of the greatest challenges for any company at the moment is to embrace the trend to encourage and allow the consumerisation of IT but to do so while keeping...Read More »
In-depth: UTM and XTM, simply the best?
Posted: Fri, 23 Sep 2011Unified Threat Management UTM and its evolutionary counterpart Extensible Threat Management have long been regarded as one stop solutions for network security. But are SME's still embracing this technology or...Read More »
Cisco CTO urges firms to be more flexible with IT access
Posted: Thu, 22 Sep 2011Businesses must adopt new mobile technologies and be more flexible with access to their IT infrastructure or risk losing top talent to their rivals, according to Cisco's chief technology officer.Commenting...Read More »
UK firms targeted in social engineering security attacks
Posted: Wed, 21 Sep 2011UK firms are being targeted with increasing frequency in security attacks designed to exploit human weaknesses and curiosity through emails and social networkinh sites.Research from Check Point has shown 42%...Read More »
Imation snaps up IronKey security hardware operation
Posted: Tue, 20 Sep 2011Storage player Imation is bolstering its security credentials with the acquisition of IronKey's security storage division.Under the terms of the deal, which were not disclosed, around 40 staff at IronKey...Read More »
UK firms lead the way on Bring Your Own IT front
Posted: Tue, 20 Sep 2011The movement by employees to bring their own devices to work is unstoppable with it just being a couple of percent short of being a universal activity. But even though...Read More »
In-depth: Taking the fear out of the security sell
Posted: Fri, 16 Sep 2011When it comes to security, in whatever form it takes, fear is the key. Whether it's protecting your house against the threat of burglars or a country's borders against a...Read More »
In-depth: The move to block access to social networking
Posted: Thu, 15 Sep 2011The message has been fairly consistently sounded across vendor land for resellers to embrace social networking and use it as a method of communicating with customers as well as giving...Read More »
IT security should be about good management, says IDC
Posted: Wed, 14 Sep 2011IT security in an increasingly complex threat environment needs to be more about management than technology performance, according to IDC.IT professionals need to stop buying security performance and move to...Read More »
GFI launches reseller expansion plans with Sigma deal
Posted: Wed, 14 Sep 2011GFI software has announced a partnership deal with Sigma Software Distribution as part of its strategy to increase the number of multi solution reseller partners considerably in the next year,...Read More »
HP takes wraps off enterprise security division
Posted: Mon, 12 Sep 2011Hewlett-Packard has formed a security division in order to ensure it is offering the best product, advice and protection to enterprise customers that continue to struggle in the face of...Read More »
Cyber crime more lucrative than drugs
Posted: Wed, 07 Sep 2011Cyber crime is costing the global economy billions as criminals exploit vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data and financial information. The Norton Cybercrime Report 2011 estimated the cost globally to be...Read More »
Social networking seen by staff as security risk
Posted: Wed, 07 Sep 2011The warnings about the security threats of social networking sites have made a deep impression on users with a growing number of users taking the view that sites like Facebook...Read More »
Security fears spark social media clampdown
Posted: Tue, 06 Sep 2011We are all meant to be getting more social but with the likes of Twitter and Facebook identified as sources of security threats more firms are clamping down on the...Read More »
Cyber-Ark confirms Lowe appointment
Posted: Thu, 01 Sep 2011Cyber-Ark has confirmed that it has taken on former Northern European Check Point boss Nick Lowe with a remit to grow operations at the security vendor as it looks to...Read More »
IBM bolsters big data security credentials with i2 buy
Posted: Thu, 01 Sep 2011IBM has swooped to pick up privately held UK crime intelligence specialist i2 as it looks to strengthen its proposition in the big data arena keeping up with rivals including...Read More »
Security threats continue to cause customer headaches
Posted: Wed, 31 Aug 2011Security continues to remain the biggest headache for customers as they try to fend off cyber attacks which continue to evolve and cause problems for firms trying to protect sensitive...Read More »
Hackers using search engines to map targets
Posted: Tue, 16 Aug 2011Hackers are taking advantage of search engines to seek out corporate vulnerabilities and map out targets harnessing the power of thousands of botnets to reveal the defences in specific servers.Imperva's...Read More »
Lowe ends eight year stint at Check Point
Posted: Thu, 11 Aug 2011Security vendor Check Point is mapping out the fresh management reporting chains after it emerged that its current regional head of Northern Europe Nick Lowe was leaving the firm after...Read More »
ICO chooses not to fine Lush for data breach
Posted: Wed, 10 Aug 2011The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been accused again of being a toothless tiger after it opted not to fine the cosmetics firm Lush after a data breach that lasted...Read More »
ZyXEL offers security licensing freebie
Posted: Tue, 09 Aug 2011SME and consumer networking specialist ZyXEL is to offer a free IDP licence to small business customers buying a Content Filter licence for any of its Unified Security Gateway products...Read More »
Cisco customers mistakenly directed to malware site
Posted: Mon, 08 Aug 2011Cisco has issued a security warning after it emerged that it inadvertently shipped CD-ROMs that automatically directed users to an inactive malware repository. The discs in question contained information on warranty and EULA...Read More »
Microsoft offers $250,000 prize to attract security experts
Posted: Fri, 05 Aug 2011In a novel attempt to lure hackers away from the dark side and excite security engineers Microsoft is stumping up $200,000 to the person who comes up with the most...Read More »
ComputerLinks extends Alvea cloud service
Posted: Fri, 05 Aug 2011ComputerLinks is expanding its cloud and managed services platform in both terms of geographical coverage and the number of features it offers resellers. The distributor has now made its Alvea...Read More »
Costs of cybercrime increase significantly
Posted: Tue, 02 Aug 2011The cost of cybercrime is running into millions for government organisations and businesses significantly increasing over the past year as the battle to steal and protect sensitive data is played...Read More »
ZyXEL invites service providers to security summer camp
Posted: Tue, 02 Aug 2011Small business and consumer networking provider ZyXEL is to run a series of summer camp sessions at its Berkshire base for comms services provider and business customers purchasing its Unified...Read More »
Former UK CIO John Suffolk lands top security job at Huawei
Posted: Mon, 01 Aug 2011Former government CIO John Suffolk is to join Chinese networking and comms vendor in October in the role of global cyber security officer. In a post on his blog Suffolk,...Read More »
Security patches cause downtime for UK businesses
Posted: Thu, 28 Jul 2011A survey conducted by systems management vendor Dell KACE has found that UK firms are clamouring for greater automation around security patch deployment processes, with 53% saying they had been affected by...Read More »
Bradford Networks embraces two-tier channel model
Posted: Wed, 27 Jul 2011Network security specialist Bradford Networks has signed a deal with Hampshire-based VAD Siracom as it moves to develop a two-tier channel distribution model for the first time in the UK,...Read More »
Paying by credit card online? Use your webcam says Jumio
Posted: Tue, 26 Jul 2011US payment company Jumio has released technology which it claims turns any webcam into a secure credit card reader making it easier for merchants to accept online payments.The technology, known...Read More »
CA partners adapt to deliver cloud-based services
Posted: Tue, 26 Jul 2011Large numbers of CA partners are set to adapt their business models to provide cloud-based services for data protection and managed services for backup and data management - and nearly...Read More »
Radware posts record Q2 sales
Posted: Tue, 26 Jul 2011Radware today reported record quarterly revenues of $41.1 million for the second quarter of 2011, writes Linda Endersby. The president and CEO of the application delivery and security solutions provider, ...Read More »
Sophos launches UK partner recruitment drive
Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2011IT security vendor Sophos is seeking to recruit more VARs in the UK to provide additional services around its products and for resellers that use its solutions as part of...Read More »
Sony insurer claims policy does not cover data breach claims
Posted: Fri, 22 Jul 2011The difficulties of insuring against cyber-attacks have been thrown into sharp relief with the news that one of Sony's insurers has gone to court to escape having to indemnify the...Read More »
SAP opens up Sybase mobility solutions to VARs
Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2011SAP VARs are being given the opportunity to sell Sybase enterprise mobility apps and solutions for the first time in a move that could provide new mobile and revenue opportunities...Read More »
CoSoSys splits from owners Astaro, Sophos in MBO
Posted: Thu, 21 Jul 2011CoSoSys, the device control, endpoint security and portable management software unit of UTM vendor Astaro and is starting life as an independent company after an MBO. The founder and CEO...Read More »
Google introduces malware warning to search
Posted: Wed, 20 Jul 2011Google has introduced a warning system that alerts people using Google search that their computers have been infected with malware. The search giant discovered the malware when it found "some...Read More »
Adobe purchase of Echosign hit by patent lawsuit from rival RPost
Posted: Tue, 19 Jul 2011Barely hours after Adobe's acquisition of web-based provider of electronic signature and signature automation, Echosign, the companies have been hit by a lawsuit filed by US-based rival RPost alleging infringement of...Read More »
EchoSign acquisition to strengthen Adobe document management platform
Posted: Mon, 18 Jul 2011Adobe has today announced it has acquired EchoSign, a web-based provider of electronic signatures and signature automation, for an undisclosed sum writes Linda Endersby. EchoSign's electronic signature solution, which currently supports over three...Read More »
Sourcefire plans to improve reseller consultancy skills
Posted: Fri, 15 Jul 2011Security specialist Sourcefire is looking to increase the knowledge of its reseller base encouraging more to develop consultancy level skills to ensure they can deliver services to customers. The vendor...Read More »
NitroSecurity eyes ArcSight channel with enhanced VAR scheme
Posted: Wed, 13 Jul 2011Security and event management (SIEM) specialist NitroSecurity is to target partners disillusioned with last year's acquisition of competitor ArcSight by HP as it unveils a series of partner programme enhancements...Read More »
Westcon bulks up Euro security practice
Posted: Wed, 13 Jul 2011Westcon has said its partners can now better serve multinational businesses after acquiring its first ever presence in Switzerland in the shape of Germany-headquartered security VAD entrada Kommunikations.Entrada distributes kit...Read More »
Systemax first EMEA reseller to bag Dell networking badge
Posted: Mon, 11 Jul 2011Systemax Europe Technology Group has become the first Dell reseller to bag the vendor's new Networking and Security certification in EMEA. The firm, which is also moving up to the recently-created...Read More »
Caan expresses fears over SME security
Posted: Fri, 08 Jul 2011Symantec has been offering small business partners and customers the chance to quiz former Dragons Den star and entrepreneur James Caan to get advice from the multi-millionaire.The security vendor hosted...Read More »
Private sector shocks with lax attitude to data risk
Posted: Fri, 08 Jul 2011Following the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) annual report, security firms are expressing astonishment that the private sector is shunning assessment of its data risk, writes Linda Endersby.The report showed that...Read More »
Symantec focuses on endpoint protection
Posted: Wed, 06 Jul 2011Symantec is talking up its ability to outflank rivals with the release of iuts endpoint protection product arguing that other alternatives are unable to be as proactive or provide customers...Read More »
Swivel appoints Cohort in reseller recruitment drive
Posted: Wed, 06 Jul 2011The well publised problems with two-factor authentication token products has seen sales increase for those vendors offering alternatives with Swivel Secure choosing this as the moment to expand its distribution...Read More »
In-depth: Selling cloud without the scare factor
Posted: Wed, 06 Jul 2011There has always been one major hurdle holding back wider adoption of the cloud, the small matter of security. With data leaving a user's network and residing in the cloud...Read More »
ComputerLinks adds to roster with TADASoft signing
Posted: Mon, 04 Jul 2011Computerlinks continues to expand beyond its traditional security roots adding the key product from disaster recovery specialist TADASoft to its line-up.The addition of Restorepoint to the roster builds on the...Read More »
VADition picked up by Exclusive Networks
Posted: Thu, 30 Jun 2011Exclusive Networks Group has made a second major distribution acquisition in the UK, picking up security and storage specialist VADition. The deal, which was struck for an undisclosed sum, follows...Read More »
Spam levels hit two year low
Posted: Tue, 28 Jun 2011Spam levels have reached a two and a half year low after some of the largest botnets were taken out of action. The latest monthly survey of the state of...Read More »
Cyberoam sets sights on UK expansion
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2011Unified threat management (UTM) specialist Cyberoam has outlined its ambitions to carve out a greater share of the UK market.The vendor has just appointed its first senior UK management and...Read More »
Users struggling to cope with changing security demands
Posted: Mon, 27 Jun 2011Security resellers should be helping customers get to grips with greater demand for mobility and remote access as a growing number are struggling to cope with the changing work landscape.The...Read More »
SMEs recognising need to encrypt sensitive data
Posted: Fri, 24 Jun 2011The need to keep data safe appears to be getting through to SMEs as they move to protect themselves in the face of a wave of hacks, breaches and against...Read More »
Travelodge adds its name to growing data breach list
Posted: Fri, 24 Jun 2011Budget hotel chain Travelodge has become the latest well known firm to have to hold its hands up to a data breach after it revealed some customers had become victims...Read More »
Zenprise pledges 100% SLA on cloud mobile security package
Posted: Tue, 21 Jun 2011American mobile device management software outfit Zenprise has launched what it claims is the industry's first cloud-based mobile security and device management solution, dubbed Zencloud, and pledged to guarantee customers...Read More »
Virgin criticised for virus response
Posted: Fri, 17 Jun 2011Virgin Media has been criticised for informing users that their PCs had become infected by a virus via letters rather than more immediate email.The broadband provider has been proactive in...Read More »
