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June 28, 2019 28 Jun'19
New Fidelis Cybersecurity channel VP ups partner focus

Eddie DeWolfe, who became Fidelis Cybersecurity's channel vice president earlier this month, said the company is pursuing a more focused and strategic approach with partners.
April 19, 2019 19 Apr'19
Wipro security incident underscores MSP vulnerability

A Wipro security incident involving an advanced, persistent phishing campaign has brought additional attention to MSP vulnerabilities; more news from the week.
November 30, 2018 30 Nov'18
OPAQ sharpens channel focus

OPAQ is looking for MSPs grounded in networking and security, while Nerdio has launched a sales tool for MSPs offering Microsoft Azure services -- more news from the week.
November 23, 2018 23 Nov'18
Cisco Partner Summit 2018 sets the stage for change

Executives at Cisco Partner Summit 2018 outlined program changes that channel partners can expect to see unfold in the coming months.

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Managed security services market beckons as SMB attacks grow

MSPs must revamp their business models and security approaches to keep up with modern SMB threats. Get insight into the MSSP market and top security tools. Continue Reading
Symantec PartnerNet

Symantec PartnerNet is web-based portal that was developed by security vendor Symantec to provide information, tools and benefits to its channel partner community. Continue Reading
virtual honeypot

A virtual honeypot is software that emulates a vulnerable system or network to attract intruders and study their behavior. Virtual honeypots contrast with hardware-based honeypots, which are dedicated computers, networks or network segments designed... Continue Reading

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Why SOAR platforms are gaining attention from the channel

The cybersecurity skills gap and demand for process automation are powering the growth of the SOAR market. Learn how partners can benefit from these multifaceted platforms. Continue Reading
How an MSP enlisted Webroot for ransomware prevention

Platte River Networks is using Webroot technology, which includes endpoint protection software and a phishing simulator, to shield its clients from ransomware. Continue Reading
MSPs highlight 3 top tools for cybersecurity practices

Managed services providers must navigate a complex market to find the right tools for cybersecurity. Three MSPs discuss products they deem essential to their businesses. Continue Reading

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MSP cybersecurity concerns may require a business model retune

Many managed service provider partners consider IT security an important revenue opportunity, but they may have to retool their offerings to address emerging threats. Continue Reading
Managed security service provider (MSSP)

A managed security service provider (MSSP) is an IT service provider that provides an organization with some amount of cybersecurity monitoring and management, which may include virus and spam blocking, intrusion detection, firewalls and virtual ... Continue Reading
Cybersecurity products: Channel, clients look for better integration

Channel partners, dealing with an industry rife with IT security product sets, are looking into integrated security architectures and doing some of their own integration work. Continue Reading

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5 common web application vulnerabilities and how to avoid them

Common web application vulnerabilities continue to confound enterprises. Here's how to defend against them and stop enabling exploits. Continue Reading
Risk & Repeat: Cloudflare bug poses incident response challenges

In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, editors discuss the recent Cloudflare bug that leaked an undetermined amount of customer data over several months. Continue Reading
Recent ransomware attacks: Data shows 50% growth in 2016

With high sums paid, ransomware gets all the attention. But malware is not the only way that criminals gained control of enterprise systems, a new report shows. Continue Reading