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ChannelPro Exclusive: Webroot Adds IPv6 Support to its DNS Protection Product
The vendor says the recently introduced functionality makes it the only company capable of protecting users from malicious IPv4 and IPv6 addresses alike over both public Wi-Fi connections and corporate networks.
Tech Data Launches SIEM-, SOC-, and Encryption-as-a-Service Offerings
Delivered through StratoZen, the managed security services allow MSPs to outsource oversight of Fortinet hardware-as-a-service solutions. The encryption service, provided by Encryptics, offers subscription-priced protection for data beyond the corporate network.
Trend Micro Releases Version 2.0 of IoT Security Solution
The system seeks to give device makers and MSPs improved protection, visibility, and control over IoT hardware.
RapidFire Tools Adds HIPAA Support to Audit Guru
The new functionality augments earlier compliance automation capabilities for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Additional modules for PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and other standards are in development
Sophos Buys Avid Secure to Bolster Cloud Security Capabilities
Drawing on artificial intelligence, the Avid Secure platform provides visibility into cloud workloads and automates compliance and governance tasks.
ASCII Group and InfoSec Institute Partner on Security Awareness Training Toolkit
The two organizations aim to help managed service providers and managed security service providers more easily and efficiently administer security awareness training for their clients.
Proofpoint Launches People-Centric Attack Index to Identify Most Targeted Users
This new feature aims to help organizations tailor their security strategy to their most vulnerable employees.
WatchGuard Ships Updated Firewall OS with Built-In SD-WAN Support
Dynamic path selection functionality in the new release lets SD-WAN users failover to a backup network connection automatically when performance drops below preset thresholds. Other new features include integration with the Tigerpaw PSA platform.
ConnectWise Acquires Security Services Vendor to Provide Partner Training and Education
The former Sienna Group LLC will now be the ConnectWise Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. Its goal, according to ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini (pictured), will be closing the gap between demand for security expertise and available supply in the channel.
Sophos Adds Lateral Movement Protection to XG Firewall
The latest version of the vendor’s next-generation firewall also comes with a free, lightweight centralized management tool, enhanced intrusion prevention capabilities, and new support for Chromebooks.










