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Proofpoint, Inc.,†(NASDAQ:PFPT), a leading next-generation cybersecurity company, announced the hiring of Klaus Oestermann for the role of president and chief operating officer, effective July 9, 2018. Mr. Oestermann has also been appointed to serve on Proofpoint’s board of directors.

Based on technology from threat monitoring and management vendor Trusted Metrics, which SolarWinds has purchased, the new system offers multitenant intrusion detection, log management, threat intelligence, and more in one subscription-priced package.

The new patch management, threat security, and endpoint detection and response offerings are the latest additions to the vendor’s MSP Security Suite.

The acquisition is intended to expand threat detection and response to AT&T Business customers.

The acquisition adds new vendors and digital marketing resources to Temprano’s growing security business.

Held last week in Hershey, Pa., the distributor’s Mid-Atlantic Summer Technology Show offered nearly 1,000 attendees a host of meet, greet, and learning opportunities.

As the distributor transforms itself to meet the demands of a new era in IT, it’s urgently encouraging its partners to do the same. Last week’s Channel Link conference provided the latest venue for those efforts.

Connected Devices and Networks Now Have Greater Protection Against Cyberattacks on a Scalable, Cost Effective Platform

WatchGuard’s Q1 2018 Internet Security Report reveals a rise in crypto-miner attacks and several geographically targeted malware campaigns

Newest Offering Addresses GDPR Data Security Standards; Includes Industry-first Approach for Securely Archiving and Recovering Critical Data from Ransomware Attacks