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Colt Technology Services, the digital infrastructure company, announced the expansion of its Internet On Demand service to ten new countries - the US, Canada, Australia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Slovakia with increased bandwidth available at up to 10Gbps. New virtual router - vRouter Colt has expanded the service, available in a total of 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America to meet rising demand from businesses needing flexibility and automatio...

On 22 February 2024, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) launched a public consultation on the key principles that will underpin its business approval scheme going forward.  The changes under consideration will signal a significant shift in the way the SIA approves businesses under this scheme. It will also change how standards are defined for security businesses, ensuring public protection is at the heart of the new scheme.  Redefining standards   During the pas...

VIPRE Security Group, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced the executive appointment of Usman Choudhary as General Manager of its Business Security Division, encompassing VIPRE EDR and Advanced Threat Protection for Email, SafeSend for Email, and Inspired eLearning security awareness training. Democratizing cybersecurity Usman Choudhary previously served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer at VIPRE. In this expanded role, he will champion VIPRE's mission to mitigate...

Building on the establishment of the Global Clients Data Center Group in 2023, Securitas is now taking an important next step by strengthening the skills of Securitas’ security officers by introducing a certification for managing data centers’ diverse security challenges with efficiency and expertise. The significance of big data and cloud services has never been more prevalent. Serving as critical hubs for storing, processing, and distributing digital information, data centers are...

DigiCert, Inc., a pioneering global provider of digital trust, released its 2024 State of Digital Trust Survey that checks in on how enterprises around the world are managing digital trust in their organizations. While digital trust overwhelmingly remains a critical focus for all enterprises, the latest report shines a light on the growing divide between the ‘leaders’ --those who are getting it right, and the ‘laggards’ -- those who are struggling. Benefits of the...

Acronis, a global provider of cyber protection, is proud to introduce the latest release of its flagship product – Acronis Cyber Protect 16. Acronis Cyber Protect Acronis Cyber Protect delivers robust protection against cyber threats and unparalleled backup and recovery capabilities. This latest version establishes a new benchmark in easy and fast recovery after cyberattacks or data loss, especially for modern multi-site organizations. Cybersecurity and data protection As technology a...

Device Authority, a global pioneer in identity and access management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems has secured a further $2m in Series A funding from Prelude, the venture practice for Mercato Partners. SaaS KeyScaler platform The US-based venture capital firm specializes in investments in high-growth cyber technology businesses. It chose to invest in Device Authority due to the strength of its team, its innovative SaaS KeyScaler platform, which helps Enterprises deliver zero trust for IoT, an...

Invicti Security announced the 2023 Channel Partner Awards for valued partners in North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. These global awards recognize Invicti’s top-performing channel partners and highlight the immense work done to cultivate a partner program that delivers best-in-class service for Invicti’s customers. Accelerate Partner Program The awards come on the tailwind of Invicti’s refreshed Accelerate Partner Program, which was expanded with a new Elite tier to rewa...

The organizing committee of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) has announced Fincantieri as the ‘Diamond Sponsor’ for its eighth edition, taking place from 4 to 6 March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Center(QNCC). Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, DIMDEX 2024 is proudly hosted and organized by the Qatar Armed Forces and will be held in 2024 under the theme “Igniting th...

KYND, a provider of cyber risk management solutions, has officially disclosed a substantial investment in the business to propel expansion and further growth. The investment comes from Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider, and existing backer BGF, one of the largest and most experienced growth capital investors in the UK and Ireland. Cyber risk monitoring platform Founded in 2018 by Andy Thomas and Melanie Hayes, KYND has developed a cyber risk monitoring platform designed...

DigiCert, a major global provider of digital trust announced new additions to its executive leadership team with the appointments of Jugnu Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Dave Packer as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). leadership experience “DigiCert just closed its largest quarterly bookings in the company history, and I am thrilled to have such exceptional pioneers joining our executive team at an important stage in our growth,” said Amit Sinha, CEO of DigiCert. He adds,...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk has launched Trillion HarVista, a new product in its Trillion Threat Intelligence platform that for the first time allows enterprise security teams to safely gather threat intelligence from multiple dark web forums, discussion channels, ransomware sites and messaging platforms, without leaving a trail of activity or risking malware infection. Trillion HarVista As a groundbreaking threat intellig...

Salto Systems, a global market pioneer in keyless electronic access control, proudly announces a significant transformation to adapt to the evolving landscape and position the company for continued success. Evolution to SALTO The group proudly unveils its new identity as SALTO WECOSYSTEM, symbolizing a comprehensive evolution, embracing a holistic approach, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation and the integration of brands, companies, and cutting-edge technologies. Under th...

The 11th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit-East Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 6th, 2024, is set to bring together global executives, experts, and Pioneers. Get ready for a gathering of minds in the banking industry! The Connected Banking Summit Series is celebrated for its commitment to shaping innovative banking models. It accelerates the journey of digital transformation while ensuring a superb customer experience within the framework of industry policies and regulations, maintaini...

ADI Global Distribution, a major wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced the recipients of its 2023 Supplier Awards. ADI selected Digital Watchdog as Supplier of the Year for North America. ADI also recognized suppliers in the categories of Operations, Marketing Support, Digital Support, Sales Support, New Product of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Each year, ADI recognizes key suppliers across North America for their support and contributions towards the...

For an MSP with a wide range of clients, they not only have to secure multiple endpoints, networks and cloud environments, but also put up a strong wall against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Let’s explore the latest security threats and MSP best practices to boost MSPs — and their clients’ — cyber resilience. Emerging threats in cybersecurity for MSPs MSPs are up against a constantly changing threat landscape to protect diverse customer setups. The t...

ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced this year’s dynamic trio of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at ISC West 2024. Industry professionals will be able to attend keynote presentations at the Main Stage, located in the Venetian ballrooms. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Keynote will be held on Friday, April 12, following the SIA WISF Networking Breakfast and Power 100 Celebration. These sessions ar...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies, announced the release of two new products: MegaMatcher Criminal Investigation and the MegaMatcher Criminal Identity Registration System (Criminal IDRS). Automated biometric recognition streamlines the identification process in law enforcement, greatly reducing the time and manpower required. Criminal investigations often deal with low-quality biometric data that...

Based on feedback from its valued channel partners, SonicWall announced its first delivery of many managed services that will be tailor-made for MSPs. SonicWall is adding endpoint vendors to its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, creating a co-managed security service for new and existing MSPs who offer SonicWall Capture Client or Windows Defender. Cybersecurity platform Customers should expect to see a growing number of managed security offerings that include all things managed f...

SaaS Alerts is proud to announce its participation in the N-able Technology Alliance Program (TAP). Designed to accelerate innovation and deliver more robust, secure, and differentiated integrations at scale to MSPs worldwide, N-able TAP brings industry-pioneering technology companies together to further develop and integrate their solutions with the award-winning and expansive solutions portfolio from N-able. Ultimately, this lets MSPs leverage a trusted community of providers focused on helpi...

Motorola Solutions and Google Cloud have announced a strategic, multi-year agreement that will focus on innovating cloud solutions across Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technologies. With Google Cloud’s infrastructure, Motorola Solutions will prioritize the advancement of assistive intelligence, including highly accurate and reliable video content delivery, mapping, and AI capabilities, to help address real-world safety challenges. Sensors, data, and AI “From commun...

Zimperium, the only mobile-first security platform for mobile devices and mobile apps, welcomes Chris White as Chief Revenue Officer and Anupam Bandyopadhyay as Senior Vice President of Engineering. These new executives will accelerate global revenue growth, drive customer acquisition and retention, and advance platform innovation as part of the company’s mission to help organizations protect mobile endpoints and apps from cyber threats. Chris White Chris White joins Zimperium from Druv...

Prism Infosec, the independent cybersecurity consultancy, announced the launch of its Cyber Maturity Assessment service to help organizations identify areas of strong cybersecurity defense and where improvements can be made to help improve their security posture. The assessment provides the C-suite with a standardized initial benchmark against which to measure cybersecurity maturity and organizational performance. NIST Cybersecurity Framework The Cyber Maturity Assessment has mapped to the Na...

Infrastructure access firm Teleport has launched a new product to help break access silos and reduce cyber risk from the current increasingly complex DevOps infrastructure. The solution, Teleport Policy, offers organizations instant visibility and unified policy management over how engineers, users, and workloads access infrastructure and data. Implement security policy The rapid growth of clouds, data centers, and everything within has fragmented infrastructure into access silos. These silos...

CipherStash, a pioneering cybersecurity company known for its innovative approach to data encryption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hawkins as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Mr. Hawkins, formerly a Principal in the Office of the CISO for Amazon Web Services (AWS), brings a wealth of experience and expertise in cybersecurity to further strengthen CipherStash’s commitment to digital defense.  AWS Security organization In his previous role at AWS,...

Integrated Control Technology Ltd (ICT®), a global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced it has been authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), becoming the second New Zealand organization to be accepted into the program. The mission of the CVE program is to identify, define, and catalog publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This aligns with ICT’s commitment...

Acronis, a global pioneer in cyber protection released the findings of its benchmarked cyber threats report for the second half of 2023. Cyberthreat report Titled “Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2023: Alarming rise in cyberattacks, SMBs and MSPs in the crosshairs,” the report provides an in-depth analysis and prescriptive outlook on key security issues and prevalent cyberthreats worldwide. By leveraging data collected from over 1,000,000 unique endpoints across 15 key countries,...

Device Authority, a global pioneer in Identity and Access Management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems, announced $7M in Series A funding from Ten Eleven Ventures, a global venture capital firm specializing in cybersecurity. The investment follows Device Authority’s prestigious Microsoft Global Partner of the Year award and the launch of the company’s new KeyScaler AI solution. The growing complexity of Enterprise IoT ecosystems makes device security increasingl...

At ISC West 2024 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its newly released X Series camera line for the first time. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series line enables users or integrators to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. The revolutionary new camera line can also turn existing non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. &ldqu...

Milestone Systems, a pioneering provider of video technology, has partnered with the Common Vulnerability and Exposures (CVE®) Program as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA). The aim of the program is to find, describe, and catalog known cybersecurity issues. Organizations worldwide, working with the program, find and share these vulnerabilities. They publish CVE Records with clear details about the issues to help IT and cybersecurity experts talk about the same problem and work together to fix...