Tag: Managed Security
The connected device security vendor is adding new certifications in cyber risk exposure and threat detection response to do more with existing and newly recruited partners, according to Channel Chief David Creed. Forescout is adding two new partner certifications as part of what the company is calling the “largest” channel program expansion in its history,…
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During a call with analysts, CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz pointed toward the cybersecurity vendor’s emergence as a growing player in SIEM, with many partners and customers ‘dissatisfied with the current vendors.’ CrowdStrike beat expectations during its latest quarter even amid challenging conditions with the help of channel partners, CrowdStrike Co-founder and CEO George Kurtz said…
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‘The only way to stay ahead of the bad actors is to streamline how we monitor and manage the security tools. And when it comes to IT security, relying on too many tools can be a recipe for disaster,’ says Ameer Karim, executive vice president and general manager of cybersecurity and data protection at ConnectWise.…
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‘CISOs that have been struggling with security and compliance tell us all the time that this is exactly what they need,’ says Aqueduct Technologies CTO Shane O’Brien. ‘This is a compliance game changer for customers.’ Aqueduct Technologies Chief Technology Officer Shane O’Brien is no longer surprised by the look of amazement he gets from CISOs…
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‘No longer is a solution provider going to survive unless they have those business outcome skill sets,’ says Melillo Consulting CEO Scott Dunsire. ‘The technical talent that we have on our team allows us to deliver those business outcome solutions though MelilloSmart services to our customers.’ When Melillo Consulting was called upon by specialty retailer…
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Channel Chief Kate Woodley takes a deep dive with CRN on IBM’s partner strategy, its new MSP program and why IBM is pushing the channel to become Palo Alto Networks partners following the sale of QRadar. Kate Woolley, IBM’s global channel chief, sat down with CRN at IBM Think 2024 to discuss the company’s upcoming…
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‘Security is a team sport,’ Microsoft CVP Vasu Jakkal said on a panel this week. Microsoft solution providers are “critical” to the vendor’s plans for achieving and maintaining responsible artificial intelligence and security, Microsoft executives told CRN this week. During a panel on responsible AI and security held the week of Microsoft Build 2024, CRN…
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“So once the acquisition closes, our partners will have the opportunity to join Palo Alto Networks’ partner program, if they’re not already part of that, so they will be able to then sell Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM,” IBM’s Channel Chief Kate Woolley tells CRN. IBM and Palo Alto Networks are working together to make sure…
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The company says the addition of the MSSP-focused Pillr platform ‘accelerates OpenText’s cybersecurity product road map.’ OpenText said Wednesday it has acquired the Pillr managed detection and response (MDR) platform from cybersecurity services powerhouse Novacoast. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition deal will see some employees joining OpenText along with the…
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News around Microsoft Copilot in Azure, Team Copilot and Defender for Cloud are some of the most exciting updates to come out of Build 2024. An upcoming preview for Microsoft Copilot in Azure. Team Copilot’s ability to bring generative artificial intelligence to entire organizations and departments. And upgrades to Defender for Cloud to better protect…
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