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Security, SMB Network Security, Application Security, IT Security PartnersSecurity VARs and security partners alike need to safeguard customers against viruses, spam, phishing, malware and more. Find the latest security news on network security, Encryption, firewalls, VPN and IDS specifically tailored for channel distributors.
Adobe Acrobat 9 Passwords Not Secure, Claims Company
Security software vendor Elcomsoft claims PDFs created with Adobe Acrobat 9 are easy to crack, even when 128-bit AES encryption is used.
Cybercrime Paying Well, Growing Strong
Symantec's yearlong study of the digital underground reveals a $276 million online black market dealing in everything from spam to stolen credit card numbers to network exploits.
Convergence: The Next Security Wave
The convergence of physical and logical security isn't a new idea, but it is largely untapped by solution providers. Groups like 1nService and PSA Security are bringing these largely segmented channels together for this $7 billion market opportunity.
Microsoft Kills OneCare, Offers Morro as Free Replacement
After two years of lackluster performance by its all-in-one security and PC management service Microsoft OneCare, Microsoft said it will kill OneCare, replacing OneCare with free security software package Morro. The move by Microsoft to kill OneCare leaves the security service space wide open for competitors such as Symantec and its recent MessageLabs acquisition, McAfee, and Google and its Postini acquisition.
Into the Security Breach
In this Changing Channels podcast hosted by Mike Vizard, Breach Security Senior Vice President Sanjay Mehta explains why security at the application layer is a largely overlooked opportunity for solution providers that tend to focus too much on security at the perimeter.
Symantec CEO to Retire Insider Named as Successor
IT security giant Symantec's chief operating officer Enrique Salem will assume the role of CEO when Symantec's current CEO John Thompson, an IBM veteran who has led Symantec for the past 7 years, retires in April 2009.
Bell Micro Launches Security Division
Value-added distributor Bell Micro supplies technology and expertise to aid solution providers in filling security gaps in critical infrastructure, particularly storage.
Fortinet Pushes UTM Performance with FortiGate 620B
Fortinet is looking to rev up the enterprise UTM market with the FortiGate 620B, a new ASIC-based appliance that boasts a 16 Gbps firewall and 12 Gbps VPN throughput.
Trend Micro Names Leser New Channel Chief
Leser, a sales and channel veteran, assumes the post vacated by Nancy Reynolds. Priority number 1: expanding the security software vendor's channel to take on market leaders Symantec and McAfee.
Microsoft Reports Vista Less Prone to Vulnerabilities
An analysis of security vulnerability and attack trends finds the beleaguered operating system is more resilient than its predecessor, Windows XP. The optimistic report may give Vista new life while Windows 7 is in development.
Increasing Security Threats Open New Channel Opportunities
The continuing increase in IT security vulnerabilities and threats opens the door for solution providers to provide awareness and education on risk management.
Netgear Increases Wi-Fi and Internet Security with the Latest Prosafe Firewall
The ProSafe 802.11n Wireless-N VPN Firewall aims to combine wireless and wired security into a single package that brings high-speed access and management ease to the SMB office, while challenging SonicWall’s dominance.
Check Point Beats Q3 Revenue Expectations
Analysts say the security software vendor's surprising results in a trying economic climate reflects the resilency of the security technology market.
Symantec Launches Two-Tier Symantec Protection Network SAAS Channel Partner Program
Symantec's two-tier Symantec Protection Network SAAS channel partner program for its resellers will offer commissions of 15 and 23 percent on a monthly basis. Symantec formally launched the Symantec Protection Network channel partner program with three partners, but anticipates hundreds will soon qualify for the Select tier.
TrustMark: Putting a Seal on Security Practices
CompTIA's new TrustMark security accreditation aims to provide solution providers with a marketing differentiator. It's a good idea, but is it ready for prime time?
Moore's Law for Mobility Innovations and Solutions
Motorola’s new channel chief, Janet Schijns, believes solution providers have the power to double or triple mobility adoption every two years.
SonicWall Brings Next Generation Unified Threat Management to the SMB Market.
The NSA 240 UTM Appliance promises to bring enterprise-class security to small and midsize business via the channel by combining all major security technologies into an easily managed device.
Symantec May Not Name New Global Channel Chief
Symantec COO Enrique Salem told reporters at the Symantec PartnerEngage conference that Symantec may not replace outgoing global Channel Chief Julie Parrish, and instead look to another structure for its channel operations.
Ingram Micro Expands BC/DR Services
Under a new program announced at VentureTech Network this week, distributor Ingram Micro is aiming to accelerate solution provider adoption of both hosted and resold disaster recovery services.
Symantec Needs to Focus on Relentless Execution
Problems at the security and storage software giant may be caused by an endless series of acquisitions that never give the channel time to adopt new products. Rather than buying another company, Symantec may consider taking a breather and investing more in its channel. >> Read More From Our Security News Archive
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