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Critical Microsoft Security Flaw Exploits Windows Handling Of Font
by Michael Novinson
Microsoft says it’s aware of ‘limited targeted attacks’ that take advantage of Windows Adobe Type Manager Library’s improper handling of a specially crafted multi-master font.
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Thoma Bravo Calls Off Sale Of Imprivata Due To Coronavirus: Report
by Michael Novinson
The auction for Imprivata was expected to fetch more than $2 billion, according to PE Hub, nearly four times the $544 million Thoma Bravo paid to acquire the health-care security vendor in September 2016.
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Coronavirus: Idaptive Boosts MFA Approach To Work-From-Home
by Jennifer Zarate
‘What we’re working on right now is trying to establish some sort of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) so you can use a second factor, such as a phone, text message, email, something of that nature to truly prove your identity, so we make sure we’re only letting the correct actors into that application versus some hacker,’ Idaptive’s Brian Krause tells CRN.
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CrowdStrike CEO: Partners Coming To Us As Symantec ‘Abandons’ Many Customers
by Michael Novinson
‘On the partner front, we have seen significant demand as they look to protect customers who are left searching for better alternatives as Symantec abandons large segments of the market,’ says CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz.
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Coronavirus Impact: Micro Focus Pulls Dividend, Shares Plummet
by Michael Novinson
‘We think it is right to approach the next twelve months with a reduce risk appetite and heightened sense of caution,’ Micro Focus says in announcing a suspension of its $194.8 million dividend.
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Checkmarx To Be Bought By Hellman & Friedman For $1.15B Valuation
by Michael Novinson
Application security testing vendor Checkmarx has grown its headcount to more than 700 people, up 28 percent from 534 employees a year ago and 73 percent from 395 employees two years ago.
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5 Companies That Came To Win This Week
by Rick Whiting
For the week ending March 13, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their 'A' game to the channel.
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Managed Security Firm Arctic Wolf Raises $60 Million In Pursuit Of IPO
by Michael Novinson
The Series D funding will help Arctic Wolf build a war chest so that it’s able to hit the revenue, profitability and cash burn thresholds expected of a newly public company, says CEO Brian NeSmith.
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Two Exabeam Employees At RSA Conference Now Have Coronavirus
by Michael Novinson
‘If you came into contact with our staff, please be vigilant in monitoring yourself for symptoms and follow recommended guidelines to prevent possible infection,’ Exabeam wrote on Twitter.
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WatchGuard To Buy Endpoint Protection Stalwart Panda Security
by Michael Novinson
Once the acquisition closes, WatchGuard will add Panda Security’s endpoint detection and response, threat hunting, anti-virus, email security, patching and data compliance capabilities to the company’s line card.
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Palo Alto Networks Snags Systems Integrator Guru Don Jones To Expand Channel: Exclusive
by Michael Novinson
Jones will expand the focus of Palo Alto Networks’ NextWave partner program beyond VARs and MSPs by putting tools and programs in place to support systems integrators, service providers and MSSPs.
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Sophos Eyes More M&A After Close Of $3.9 Billion Thoma Bravo Deal
by Michael Novinson
‘Some of the largest companies in security are really struggling, stumbling or having real disruption issues, and we’re coming into a period of extraordinary strength and momentum,’ Sophos CEO Kris Hagerman says.
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