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Why the partner-customer relationship is crucial for cyber security
Partner Programmes

Why the partner-customer relationship is crucial for cyber security

The security landscape is changing, with threats as well as solutions becoming more sophisticated, and in this space it's imperative channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
Channel should focus on threat vectors, not threats
Unified Communications

Channel should focus on threat vectors, not threats

It's not about the threats, it's about the threat vectors, Mike Romans, Barracuda Networks ANZ country manager says. He highlights some key trends.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Replacing Microsoft's TMG brings opportunities for NZ resellers
Firewalls

Replacing Microsoft's TMG brings opportunities for NZ resellers

NZ resellers eye growth as Microsoft's TMG support ends, heralding marketplace shake-up and advanced security sales.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
Resellers: Fresh conversations about cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Resellers: Fresh conversations about cybersecurity

Hamish Sopher, Check Point New Zealand country manager, offers some thoughts on fresh conversations to have with your customers about cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
Kiwi cybercrime focus turns to enterprise
Malware

Kiwi cybercrime focus turns to enterprise

New Zealand businesses are urged to adopt stronger cybersecurity measures in 2015, as hackers increasingly target enterprises, says Eset's latest report.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
SAP to resell HP Fortify as part of expanded agreement
Cybersecurity

SAP to resell HP Fortify as part of expanded agreement

As an expansion to a longstanding reseller relationship, SAP Fortify by HP enables SAP customers to identify, triage and fix vulnerabilities in produc.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Public and private cooperation necessary to fight cybercrime

The ongoing cooperation between public and private organisations is important in the fight against cybercrime.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014
Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled
Firewalls

Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled

Specialising in high-performance network security, Fortinet has unveiled two next-generation firewall platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
New super massive firewall to protect all business sizes
Network Infrastructure

New super massive firewall to protect all business sizes

Dell's SonicWALL launches SuperMassive 9800 firewall, offering unparalleled protection for all business scales with enhanced management systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology
Cybersecurity

Moving beyond fear with business assurance technology

Blue Coat leads the shift in security tech focus from fear to enabling full business potential with award-winning Business Assurance Tech.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience
Supply Chain

Cyber security is not enough: Think resilience

Symantec at Westcon Imagine 2014 urges firms to move from mere cyber security to embodying cyber resilience amid rising attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
The next evolution in next-generation firewalls
Juniper Networks

The next evolution in next-generation firewalls

Westcon Imagine 2014 - With companies struggling to keep pace with the increasing volume and sophistication of cyberattacks, it's time for firewalls to step up.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Making your protection software-defined
Cybersecurity

Making your protection software-defined

Westcon Imagine 2014 - You may be well on your way to software defined networking, but how about your software defined protection?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2014
Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats
Malware

Watchguard - From malware and ransomware to mobile threats

As cyber threats mutate faster, WatchGuard's Rob Collins champions behavioural analysis, transforming digital defence against evolving malware.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever
Firewalls

Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever

Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?
Phishing

The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?

As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.

By Heather Wright • 8 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
Cisco NZ: Malware by any other name...
Malware

Cisco NZ: Malware by any other name...

Cisco NZ's Sikking shines light on the evolving malware threat, urging a new approach to security amid rising cybercrime sophistication.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
29 data losses per day as ANZ companies struggle with security
Cybersecurity

29 data losses per day as ANZ companies struggle with security

Data loss events have affected 90% of Australian and New Zealand organisations, according Check Point Software Technologies' 2014 Security Report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2014

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