Information Security

Microsoft: European Democratic Institutions In Crosshairs Of Hackers

by Michael Novinson
The attacks targeted 104 accounts affiliated with the German Council on Foreign Relations, The Aspen Institutes in Europe and The German Marshall Fund between September and December 2018, Microsoft said.
Cyren’s Lior Samuelson To Exit CEO Job, Stay On As Chairman

by Michael Novinson
Samuelson will be involved in the selection and on-boarding on his successor, and will continue to serve as chairman of Cyren's board of directors after he departs as CEO.
Comodo Cybersecurity Debuts Partner Program In Channel-Only Push

by Michael Novinson
The new Comodo Cybersecurity Partner Program will provide a 20 percent deal registration discount to all, and MDF and lead generation for larger solution providers.
Sophos Cyber Threat Report: Two Crucial Steps For Thwarting Cybercriminals

by Aaron Nobil
Learn how Sophos is educating its partners on what’s happening in the threat landscape.
WATCH: IBM Unveils New Security Offerings For Partners At Think 2019

by Diana Blass
CRNtv chats with IBM’s Johan Arts about IBM’s security offerings for partners at PartnerWorld held at Think 2019.
Micro Focus Buys Cybersecurity Startup Interset For Analytics Expertise

by Michael Novinson
Micro Focus said its acquisition of Interset will help drive deeper data insights and help customers quickly and accurately validate and assess risk.
Symantec Buys Startup Luminate Security To Aid Application Defense

by Michael Novinson
Symantec said its acquisition of Luminate will make it easier to deliver private secure application access, granting user connections only to the specific applications and resources for which they are authorized.
IronNet Taps Former Zscaler, Duo Executive Bill Welch As Co-CEO

by Michael Novinson
New IronNet Cybersecurity Co-CEO Bill Welch plans to aggressively grow the startup's presence in the channel by recruiting service providers, systems integrators, and MSSPs.
New RunC Container Runtime Security Flaw Targets Kubernetes, Docker

by Michael Novinson
A security vulnerability found in Kubernetes and Docker containers can be used to go after any host system running containers.
Dell Technologies Looking To Sell Off SecureWorks: Report

by Mark Haranas
Dell Technologies is reportedly in the early stages of selling off its cybersecurity subsidiary SecureWorks.
Check Point Shifts Partner Tiering Model To Boost Client Engagement

by Michael Novinson
Starting in 2020, Check Point partners will be assigned to three tiers based on how frequently they engage in activities like meeting with customer C-suite executives, conducting product demos, or carrying out joint planning sessions.
FireEye Credits Channel For Bringing In Record Number of Customers

by Michael Novinson
FireEye's recruitment efforts in the mid-market improved dramatically once the company rolled out subscription pricing options around its network, endpoint, and email security products last year.
vArmour Raises $44M, To Target MSSPs With Hosted Version Of Product

by Michael Novinson
The bulk of the vArmour’s Series E proceeds will be allocated to the cloud security vendor’s go-to-market strategy, with an emphasis on sales, channels and alliances, says CEO Tim Eades.
Palo Alto Networks SaaS Deal Referral Program Is Causing Partner Angst: Sources

by Michael Novinson
Palo Alto Networks has introduced a SaaS Deal Referral program where partners receive a 10 percent reward for bringing RedLock opportunities to the company. Partners worry the new program sets a troubling precedent.
Palo Alto Networks Boosts Incentives For Partners Selling Full Portfolio

by Michael Novinson
The full security portfolio incentives – including a new rebate opportunity – are part of modified partner program that displaces the traditional discount structure that was based primarily on sales volume.