News & Articles - Page 128

Working in coordination with Sophos endpoint security software, the system scrutinizes network traffic streams in real time for previously unidentified and potentially dangerous software, so technicians can classify and block it if necessary.

Together, the two vendors seek to arm SMBs to block viruses, ransomware, and other threats at the network perimeter, before they can endanger servers housing sensitive or regulated data.

Called Mail Assure and announced during pre-day activities at the vendor’s Empower MSP conference in Orlando, the system acts as a protective layer for incoming and outgoing email.

The announcement of the DXL/pxGrid innovation comes on the heels of Cisco’s inclusion in McAfee’s expanding Security Innovation Alliance partner program.

DFLabs is looking to build a select channel of resellers, MSSPs, and distributors, and is offering margins more common in traditional sales than for a subscription-based offering.

The announcement extends a partnership that began in September of last year, when Webroot’s endpoint protection solution became an optional add-on to Atera’s integrated, cloud-based IT automation platform.

Looking to help resellers protect data traffic flows that increasingly bypass network perimeters, the distributor is conducting more security-related education sessions and introducing new tools for promoting security solutions from Cisco and other vendors.

Hot topics trending on the members-only ASCII Group Forum. Come join the conversation…

In a conversation with ChannelPro this week at its Navigate partner event in Las Vegas, Michael George (pictured) explained why Continuum is betting big that it has a crucial competitive edge in one of IT’s hottest markets.

Called Continuum Security and scheduled to reach market early next year, the solution combines software for erecting and managing a defensive perimeter with threat detection and response technology and a 24/7 security operations center.