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Skyport Launches Channel Program Around HaaS Model
As a provider of a secure platform based on x86 running a Security Enhanced Linux (SEL) OS, startup Skyport Systems is trying to break into a server market dominated by the likes of Hewlett-Packard and Dell. Today, the vendor announced its SkySecure Partner Program based on a sales model in which customers pay a monthly…
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Intel Security Continues to Revamp Partner Program
Intel Security rolled out the second phase of improvements to its partner program, in a move to continue simplifying pricing and improving profitability for its reseller and distributor partners. The first phase, launched in October 2014, developed the framework for the new program, which included simplifying solution competencies, eliminating baseline certifications, and adding a new…
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Intel Security Launches Demand-Creation Kit
As more organizations adopt cloud-based services, such as Microsoft Office 365, it opens up bigger opportunities for security partners to ensure that their existing and potential customers have the right security products in place. Aiming to address that need, Intel Security has released a Microsoft 365 Channel Kit that includes a new email phishing tool—the…
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Inside the IT Security Budget Paradox
Security spending Inside the IT Security Budget Paradox Despite a major increase in high-profile IT security breaches, the amount of time and money most organizations are allocating to security remains stagnant. Where Control of the IT Security Budget Lies Respondents reported the CIO/CTO have control most often, at 37%, followed by business unit leaders, at…
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Datto Extends Its Data Protection Reach
Datto today unveiled additions to its data protection cloud service that include backup for data stored on Microsoft Office 365 and a dedicated router that managed service providers can implement to maintain connections to the Datto data protection cloud service. In addition, Datto announced support for a Linux agent and file and synchronization software from…
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Why Insider Security Threats Are a Growing Problem
Why Insider Security Threats Are a Growing Problem Why Insider Security Threats Are a Growing Problem By Gina Roos Rising Insider Threats 62% of IT security professionals said insider threats have increased in the past 12 months. Big Concerns The top sources of insider threats include insufficient data protection (53%), more data leaving the network…
