From major acquisitions to new products, this week’s channel headlines roundup highlights what MSPs needs to know.

Expanded program offers new service tiers and flexibility to scale and meet ongoing security needs.

Joint solution brings IT and security together to save time and resources in detecting and stopping threats.

LONDON, UK — Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today unveiled the newest evolution of its Managed Detection & Response Services now offered in two distinct tiers (MDR and MDR PLUS) […]

Bitdefender CSPM+ delivers advanced protection and reduces complexity of managing public cloud environments.

Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced Bitdefender Offensive Services, a new offering designed to proactively assess, identify, and remediate security gaps in an organization’s environment (on premises, cloud, hybrid) through penetration […]

The new offering combines threat monitoring, detection, response, and hunting in a subscription-priced package priced appropriately for channel pros and SMBs with limited resources.

Scheduled to ship this quarter, MDR Foundations will let users pay an adjustable monthly per-seat amount for managed detection and response assistance rather than make upfront commitments in an annual or multi-year contract.

New Vice Presidents Dennis Goedegebuure and Amy Blackshaw Bring Decades of Consumer and Enterprise Marketing Expertise to Drive Growth and Awareness

Want to customize the security vendor’s MSP partner program to your needs? Try them.

Run-Time Support for Container Workloads and Linux Kernel Independence Reduce Cloud Security Risk and Speed Deployment of Latest Distributions

Analytics and Correlation of Detected Threats Across Endpoints and Networks in Hybrid Environments Improves Security Efficacy Against Cyberattacks

Enhanced Program Protects Incumbency Status and Drives New Margin Opportunities for Partners

New Report Outlines How Ransomware, Malicious Spam, Mobile Malware and Other Threats to Consumers Evolved During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Contextualized Security Intelligence Drives Superior Cybersecurity Decision Making and Operational Efficiency for Enterprises and Managed Security Service Providers

Bitdefender, a leading global cybersecurity company protecting over 500 million systems worldwide, today launched a new cloud-based dedicated Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution designed to help enterprise customers and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) improve the ability to detect and eradicate threats as they occur and strengthen overall resiliency against cyberattacks.

New features added to the offering include dark web monitoring and the “human risk analytics” functionality Bitdefender introduced in July. Subscribers can also now choose among Core, Advanced, and Enterprise packages.

The new offering, which supplements the vendor’s GravityZone and other security solutions, is designed to help MSPs manage a never-ending torrent of alerts more effectively by offloading some of that task to an experienced third-party.

Integration simplifies IT network administration for SMBs with added endpoint monitoring and management capabilities

Steve Kelley appointed President and General Manager, Business Solutions Group; Chris Brazdziunas joins as SVP Product and Service Engineering

The new functionality, which supplements existing risk analytics capabilities, factors dangerous end user behavior like recycling passwords into an organization’s risk assessment, and flags employees in need of extra security training.

Bitdefender Cloud Security for MSPs brings layered, cloud-based security to SYNNEX partners

DENVER, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pax8, the best place to buy cloud solutions, today announced a new partnership with Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader protecting more than 500 million systems across 150 countries, to d

Bitdefender Advanced Threat Intelligence to be accessible via ThreatConnect platform

Technicians can now deploy Bitdefender protection on Windows, Mac, and Linux endpoints, track installation progress, and monitor update status through the Datto RMM interface.

BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LogMeIn Inc. (NASDAQ:LOGM) today announced it is joining forces with Bitdefender to power LogMeIn Antivirus (AV), a recently released feature available to LogMeIn Central customers.

New capabilities in Bitdefender GravityZone Stop Attacks Earlier in the Kill Chain, Simplify Incident Response and Extend Protection to Email-based Threats

GravityZone enables customers to protect VMware servers and VDIon premises and in the cloud consistently and efficiently

The industry’s first single-agent, single-console endpoint protection solution to combine risk analytics with advanced prevention and endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Part of an ongoing effort to add more managed service providers to its channel, the new addition to the company’s Partner Advantage Network offers benefits specifically tailored to the needs of companies that earn recurring revenue from SMBs.

The new functionality lets Bitdefender users who also use ConnectWise Automate handle deployment, quarantine management, alerts, notifications, and more without exiting the console they employ for other administrative activities.

Utilizing the same threat intelligence engine the vendor’s own security products draw on, the new offering gives end users and partners real-time insights on malicious URLs, advanced persistent threats, and other risks based on input from over 500 million users.

Users of Splashtop Remote Support can now deploy Bitdefender’s Antimalware Security Tools solution to managed endpoints from within the Splashtop console and then view the protection status of those devices.

Bitdefender, a leading global cybersecurity company protecting over 500 million systems across 150 countries, has appointed†John Stynes†as its Chief Financial Officer.

Stynes brings significant expertise in leading performant public companies of all sizes. From his base in†London, Stynes joins the management team leading Bitdefender efforts to transform its business procedures.

The security vendor is staffing up on support, signing integration pacts with RMM makers, and more, according to channel chief Joe Sykora (pictured), who says a new tiered partner program structure with bigger discounts for top sellers is coming soon too.

Bitdefender Shares Real-time Intelligence to Demonstrate Spam, Fake News and Attacks Delivering Cybercrime and Undermining Democracy

Bitdefender invests to deepen customer protection, enhance technology and expand portfolio well beyond the endpoint

Company continues investment in innovation with industry-first, full-stack EPP/EDR platform, GravityZone

Native management integration automatically secures workloads and simplifies administration

Following a series of strategic leadership recruits, Bitdefender continues to invest in its go-to-market capabilities with an executive marketing hire

National roadshow-style series discusses best practices and latest technology offerings for MSPs to improve their cybersecurity service delivery

The new patch management, threat security, and endpoint detection and response offerings are the latest additions to the vendor’s MSP Security Suite.

GravityZone helps Nutanix customers promote operational efficiency through security automation

Industry-Leading Anti-Malware Services from Bitdefender Will Provide ZyWALL Users in the United States with Highest Level of Protection from Online Threats

Bitdefender solutions for MSPs helps secure virtual desktops and servers, while reducing the security resource footprint and improving application response times

GravityZone provides VMware customers with award-winning, next-generation security that facilitates management efficiency and infrastructure performance across the hybrid datacenter

Bitdefender has appointed Joe Sykora, a 21-year-veteran of the security industry, as Vice President of Worldwide Channel Development, continuing the company’s rapid expansion in the enterprise market and commitment to serving channel partners.

Technology Licensing Agreement to Provide Industry Leading Router Technology with State-of-the-art IoT Security Capabilities

The Next-Generation Security Hub for the Connected Home

Together, the two vendors seek to arm SMBs to block viruses, ransomware, and other threats at the network perimeter, before they can endanger servers housing sensitive or regulated data.

Bitdefender, a leading global cybersecurity technology company protecting 500 million users worldwide, helps enterprises implementing Software-Defined Datacenter (SDDC) technologies safeguard infrastructures, while promoting its agility, efficiency, and performance. As the datacenter undergoes major transformation, moving away from legacy siloed hardware-centric systems, there is a need for security solutions that ensure enterprises extract maximum value from SDDC deployments.

Enterprises with limited IT resources and IT security expertise can now have accurate, aggressive protection and automation with better context of threats

BUCHAREST, Romania, January 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

Bitdefender, the innovative security software solutions provider, has acquired Profil Technology of France to rapidly bolster its global presence. The acquisition will be the largest in Bitdefender’s 15-year history and it will boost the company’s enterprise revenue and strengthen its position in the European and global markets.

BUCHAREST, Romania, January 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —

The new Bitdefender BOX will be showcased in the Bitdefender smart home from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8 at CES 2017, Sands A-C, and booth 40550

New Application Whitelisting technology helps IT managers create an inventory of trusted apps and block execution of unauthorized software

Enhanced Anti-Exploit provide extra layer of protection against world’s most pervasive types of attacks.

Bitdefender Security for LabTech combines the vendor’s security solution for MSPs with LabTech, ConnectWise’s RMM software.

The new Managed Antivirus Engine is part of LogicNow’s Maxfocus product suite.

The combination of hardware and software can protect everything with an IP address.

Security for virtualized environments is now offered as security as a service with flexible licensing.

Cloud Security for Endpoints is scalable to SMBs and is ideal for MSPs who want to host the security service through Bitdefender.

Security vendor BitDefender is revamping its partner program to cater to its partners’ needs. By Elaine J. Hom

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Looking for this week’s significant news headlines, industry research, and partner program announcements for small and midsized MSPs? Read on for more.

From IT Nation 2024 in Orlando, join ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner on the show floor speaking with Bitdefender, Secureframe, Automox, and MinMax.

You won’t believe what happened with GoTo, SonicWall Bitdefender, and Veeam. Don’t forget to click.

These tools enhance your cloud security offerings by providing deep visibility and continuous monitoring of misconfigurations.

In this roundup, we bring you the channel’s most significant developments and groundbreaking innovations that were shared via press release.

CrowdStrike and NinjaOne partnership represents a significant step forward in providing comprehensive cyber protection for MSPs.

An inside look at what makes successful collaborations and how they boost cyber defense.

Partner program news from HP and HPE; alliances for Veeam, Sophos, Syncro, and Acronis; a salvo of upgrades from GoTo; and comforting evidence that Americans aren’t the world’s only lazy tourists are among the many stories we’re finally telling you about.

In an exclusive interview, Connectwise VP Raffael Marty explains why major integrations are helping their MDR solution to lead the pack.

ConnectWise MDR seamlessly integrates with leading EDR solutions, empowering TSPs to close gaps in endpoint defense.

New resources from IT By Design, new PCs and printers from HP, Google Workspace protection from Blackpoint Cyber, and a 104-year-old woman who makes the rest of us look like wimps are among the many stories we should have told you about earlier.

VMworld goodies from VMware, AI news from Microsoft and TD SYNNEX, an alliance between Liongard and SonicWall, and an arena full of Elvises are among the many stories coming your way just in time for the weekend.

GreenLake goodies from HPE, security bundles from SonicWall, MDM from GoTo, and a robotic self-propelled flamethrower (because, really what could go wrong?) are among the many stories we finally have ready for you.

Security news from Cisco, Trend Micro, Keeper, NinjaOne, and GoTo, conference room hardware from ViewSonic and Sennheiser, and a queen-sized Swedish inflation bump are but a sampling of the stories we’re only now getting around to for you.

AI from Microsoft, passwordless SASE from Cytracom, mobile security from Bitdefender, and an illustration from Maryland of the consequences of being careless about DNS renewals are but a few of the stories we’ve finally gotten around to for you.

AI a-plenty from Google and Microsoft, SASE from Barracuda, a new cybersecurity strategy veep for CyberFOX, and a ban on barking dogs in the least likely place for one are among the stories we took our sweet time bringing you this week.

An optional add-on to the vendor’s SentinelOne-powered EDR solution, N-able Managed Endpoint Detection and Response provides 24/7/365 assistance from security analysts at SentinelOne’s security operations center.

Integration with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, vulnerability scanning, and the vendor’s first macOS agent all reached market alongside a new option to buy coverage through BlackPoint’s cyber insurance offering via third-party brokers.

Two new security alliances, new phones from Poly, a new CEO for GoTo and channel chief for MSP360, and new ads in Japan for something you’d think millennials already do plenty of—drink beer—are among the stories we’re finally telling you about.

Security news from Microsoft, Sophos, and Arcserve, a new channel EVP for Kaseya, and the scariest looking virtual assistant ever made are just some of the many stories we waited way, way too long to tell you about this week.

The new alliance adds two Nord solutions, NordLayer and NordPass, to the cloud distributor’s growing lineup of security solutions.

Atera users can now administer products in the Malwarebytes Nebula platform from within the same management console their technicians use for other activities.

Laptops from Apple, security goodies from Bitdefender, ConnectWise, and Arctic Wolf, and a whole bunch of stuff from Schneider Electric are among the highlights from this week’s collection of news we took our sweet time telling you about.

Think Halloween is the only time you can get a fun-sized Snicker-nugget? At ChannelPro you can get them year round, and there’s plenty for everyone with Rich out on vacation. That leaves Matt and guest host Erick Simpson to discuss Bitdefender’s new consumption-priced MDR service for MSPs, the latest edition of NinjaOne’s software suite, how to help SMBs leverage IT to drive growth, and some great tips on optimizing document migrations.

Though nearly every exhibiting sponsor of the distributor’s Cloud Summit event in Miami this week sometimes sells direct to end users, says sales exec Victor Baez (pictured), they know they need channel pros to make multi-cloud solutions work.

Called Xvantage, the new system is designed to connect channel pros with everything and everyone they need to do business with the distribution giant in one place, according to Chief Digital Officer Sanjib Sahoo (pictured).

CEO Paul Bay (pictured) and others at this week’s conference in Miami say the company is spending heavily on programs and financing aimed at helping partners acquire, retain, and sell more to buyers of cloud products and services.

Retail edge devices from Dell, DaaS from Citrix, enhanced VPN from Bitdefender, and a road sign in desperate need of assistance are among the stories we waited all the way until Friday to tell you about.

Available on demand or under retainer, the new offering is designed to help MSPs without security experts of their own on staff overcome breaches faster and more effectively.

Security solutions from Bitdefender and Palo Alto, AR software from Splashtop, a new VP of channel for ScalePad (Datto partners will recognize him), and sweet news about gas prices for donut lovers are among the stories we’ve finally gotten to this week.

Though the startup maker of managed services software expects most users to rely chiefly on its own RMM, PSA, and other products, it’s about to start linking its software to external vendors as well.

Announcements a-plenty from AWS re:Invent, two new solutions from NinjaOne, a new head of partner communities for TD SYNNEX, and surprising proof that karaoke can be dangerous to your health are all among the stories we’re just now telling you about.

The new functionality automatically classifies, prioritizes, and routes tickets, and can also resolve mundane tasks like password resets and onboarding new users on its own.

Phone features for Teams, zero trust from Trend Micro, a new portable projector from Epson, and a furry, brown rodent whose portfolio is outperforming the S&P 500 are just a few of the stories we’ve finally managed to bring your way.

MSPs need to explain cybersecurity technologies in a way that’s easily understood and can be conceptualized outside of a security control room.

Famed business consultant Erick Simpson of ErickSimpson.com takes the reigns as guest co-host alongside Matt while Rich gets a little R&R.

The new functionality “reads” incoming tickets and then automatically handles mundane tasks like password resets and onboarding new users. It’s also representative of how Atera plans to invest the $102 million of investment capital it’s raised in the last year.

CEO Michael Fraser (pictured) and his team will remain with the company to help Sophos provide DevSecOps automation resources to customers embracing “IT-as-code” approaches to system management.

Smaller chips from Intel, container security software from Bitdefender, professional services from OpenText, and “”puptails”” for your pooch are among the all too numerous stories we’ve finally brought you way.

Two acquisitions announced earlier this month are both designed to help the company provide a more complete view of threat activity by consolidating and cross-referencing input from a wider range of data sources.

New goodies from Microsoft, Bitdefender, Salesforce, Infrascale, and others are among the many stories we meant to tell you about earlier, but didn’t.

Microsoft’s latest version of Windows, HPE’s latest additions to GreenLake, N-able’s latest partner program enhancement, and the latest reason to go treasure hunting in thrift stores are all among the stories we’re bringing you just in time for the weekend.

CONNECTIONS session addresses growing need for advanced home services and hardware to meet the unique demands of remote work

While that war is winnable, emphasizes Datto CISO Ryan Weeks (pictured), a task force contributor, it will take years of coordinated global effort plus either self-imposed or government-mandated MSP regulations.

Security for Arm devices from Microsoft, gaming rigs from Dell, a new channel manager for GreenLink Networks, and a strange new illustration of the dangers of deepfakes are among the many stories we’ve finally gotten around to telling you about.

A partnership for Wasabi and Unitrends, another for Fortinet and Linksys, an IPO for KnowBe4, and a promising development for people who want to journey to the afterlife like a Viking are but a few of the many stories we’ve finally taken the time to report.

The deal adds outsourced security services to a portfolio that already included solutions for identity and access management, dark web monitoring, network assessment, compliance management, BDR, and security awareness training.

Influential leaders from seven fast-growing sectors of the technology market have been selected to serve on the CompTIA Advisory Councils Executive Board in 2021, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce announced today.

“We are fortunate to have so many industry leaders willing to share their expertise for the betterment of the entire industry,” said Annette Taber, CompTIA’s senior vice president,  industry and public sector outreach.

A mammoth acquisition by Salesforce, new cloud goodies from Amazon, new calling features for Microsoft Teams, and a new world record for jet skiing Santas are among the many stories we’re finally sending your way.

With the Andes 5.3 release, Rubrik delivers up to 10X faster SQL Server backups for large enterprises and reduced cloud archiving costs by up to 95%

Tyler Coughlan (pictured) is now responsible for ensuring every interaction resellers and vendors have with Ingram enhances their satisfaction. The new Emerging Business Group, meanwhile, will help up-and-coming vendors accelerate channel sales growth.

Strong demand for managed security help from businesses with work-from-home employees has MSPs reporting growth, according to Sophos, which has seen membership in its MSP partner program grow 30% since April and MSP billings rise 56%.

The outsourced as-a-service offering, which includes threat remediation assistance, is part of a strategic business model shift by RocketCyber from making security products to providing security services.

Shiny new endpoints from Google and Apple, shiny new access points from Aruba and NETGEAR, and an ingenious criminal scheme involving an apparently well-trained cat are just a few of the stories we’ve finally found time to bring you.

New features for Windows Virtual Desktop, new security software from Sophos and Avast Business, CompTIA’s 2020 Spotlight Award winners, and a finger lickin’ good pair of Crocs are just some of the stories we took our sweet time bringing to you this week.

Erick and Rich discuss Bitdefender’s new managed detection and response service, surveying your clients about changing needs caused by the coronavirus, and a new, totally sold out, style of Crocs sandals that look and smell like a bucket of KFC chicken.

Bleach! It keeps both your socks and your SOCs clean, if Matt and Rich are to be believed. And that’s just one of the hot topics they discuss this week with guest host and channel pro Michael Cocanower, of itSynergy. There’s also SonicWall’s latest security research, Bitdefender’s new managed detection and response service, Tech Data’s new Americas president, and Windows 10’s fifth birthday.†

New IT automation software from Ivanti, new Ryzens from AMD, and a would-be criminal mastermind who should have used spell check on his phony death certificate are just a few of the stories we’ve finally made time to tell you about.

Is there a cash bath in Datto’s near future?

Join Erick and Rich for a look at Bitdefender’s timely “human risk analytics” technology, why holding a virtual company retreat is more important than ever, and why spending $4,000 on a solid gold face mask with holes in it might not be a smart idea.

New products from HPE, Apple, and Acer, return-to-work solutions from Salesforce and Citrix, and a guy who reached where we wouldn’t dare to retrieve a fishing hook are all among the many stories we’re just now bringing your way.

Cisco, Intel, Epson, ViewSonic, and a train passenger who accidentally left behind a bag full of something people normally play closer attention to are just some of the newsmakers whose stories we’re finally bringing your way.

Delivering advanced cyber threat protection for all connected devices in the home, plus anti-malware for mobile devices providing peace of mind and security for the connected world

Introduced in response to spiking demand for remote management capabilities among businesses with work-from-home employees, the new package offers a subset of relevant features from Pulseway’s core managed services suite at a lower price.

New leaders for HPE, new chips from Intel, a new channel chief for Nutanix, and a failed attempt at ATM robbery involving a monkey (because slow news week) are all among the stories we’ve just now managed to bring your way.

The two BDR products join an existing lineup of StorageCraft products on Pax8’s roster of business continuity offerings.

The RMM software maker is using white-glove service and a fast-moving, feedback-driven product roadmap to take on bigger, more established rivals.

Bookmark this page for a continually updated list of free, limited-time software offers and other assistance from vendors of remote work, security, and managed services products.

Small business tech from Cisco, healthcare tech from Microsoft, and a surprise four-legged wedding guest are just three of the many stories we are just now bringing your way.

Executives like SonicWall CEO Bill Conner (pictured) increasingly see forging alliances with dozens of outsourced SOC operators as a more efficient way to build a managed security channel than recruiting thousands of MSPs one by one.

New functionality introduced today lets users apply patches to specialized and custom-coded solutions not on the growing list of products already supported by Pulseway’s patch management system.

Get Better WiFi Anywhere in your home with Mesh WiFi and 4G LTE for locations that have poor broadband internet options

Bitdefender’s global survey of infosec professionals reveals that 58% worry about cyberattack preparedness, and 57% cite lack of support from C-level executives who are least likely to comply with organizational cybersecurity policy

One in three businesses still utilize at least one instance of Windows XP; Businesses turn to next-gen security solutions to face evolving threats and vulnerabilities

According to CISO John Ford (pictured), the vendor is teaching its coder security best practices, rolling out a new team of security “champions,” and engaging in M&A discussions with over half a dozen vendors.

Chief Product Officer Jeff Bishop (pictured) showcased those and new single sign-on functionality at the vendor’s IT Nation Explore event this week in Orlando.

NETGEAR, Inc.†(NASDAQ:†NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that connect smart homes and small businesses to the world, announced the availability of a new router designed to keep your network secure from online threats, the Nighthawk Cybersecurity AC2300 WiFi Router (RS400).

Powered by Bitdefender, NETGEAR Armor protects personal privacy in today’s world of sophisticated hacking attacks

Bitdefender advanced anti-malware and antivirus protection is now integrated with SecuriSync, at no additional cost, to provide an extra layer of protection to keep files and content safe and secure

Powered by Bitdefender, NETGEAR Armor provides advanced cyber threat protection for your home network, mobile, and smart home devices

Newport, R.I., was the final stop on this year’s ASCII Success Summit in North America, where solution providers gathered for two days of business and technology sessions and peer networking.

Attendees at the first IT SMB Success Summit selected their favorite vendors in a variety of highly competitive categories.

New N-central 9.4 platform and Help Desk Manager represent the first N-able offerings to adopt technology from SolarWinds’ solutions portfolio.

These vendors, distributors, solutions, and IT communities get the nod from both our readers and our editorial team as all-stars in the SMB channel universe.

New software-purchase tool is available on techdata.com. The distributor says the new app is one of several forthcoming e-business solutions for partners.

Three prize packages of presentation tools, networking equipment, and storage and security gear are designed to introduce VARs to the Office 2010 environment and encourage sales of SMB office upgrades.