Amid rising customer demand for MDR, the new offering allows MSPs to offer 24/7 threat detection and response services to customers without the burden of building and managing an in-house SOC.

WatchGuard plans to integrate the CyGlass technology into its Unified Security Platform to deliver AI- and ML-based detection of network anomalies and accelerate Open XDR capabilities.

Called ThreatSync and provided at no extra cost to users of selected WatchGuard products, the new system is designed to simplify and automate a technology that MSPs too small for an in-house SOC often struggle to deliver.

Centrally manageable though the WatchGuard Cloud interface, the Firebox T25, T45, and T85 are meant for work-from-home use as well as retail outlets, restaurants, and other settings where speed and safety matter but space is tight.

Fresh equity from Vector Capital will enable the security vendor to speed progress on its product roadmap, make more vendor acquisitions, and provide more resources to its MSP partners, according to CEO Prakash Panjwani (pictured).

The new offering, the distributor’s first for network access control, is designed to let MSPs sell and manage subscription-priced WatchGuard appliances through the same tools they use to deploy, bill, and administer other solutions in Pax8’s growing catalog.

The four new endpoint security modules are the latest additions to WatchGuard Cloud, the online administration portal for the vendor’s portfolio of network security, Wi-Fi security, endpoint security, and multifactor authentication solutions.

Three new APs introduced today are the first such products to be supported along with WatchGuard’s firewalls, endpoint protection products, and MFA software by the centralized WatchGuard Cloud interface.

New high-performance Firebox M Series appliances combine security, performance, flexibility and visibility for the WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

New research also shows dramatic increases in fileless malware, malware detections per appliance, and booming network and ransomware attacks

Partners of the security vendor can now deploy and manage the solutions WatchGuard acquired along with Panda Security last year through the same interface they use to administer WatchGuard’s network security and multifactor authentication systems.

The latest edition of WatchGuard Cloud includes new policy management, MFA, and threat analysis capabilities that advance the vendor’s strategic shift to an identity-first, zero-trust architecture.

New high-performance Firebox M Series appliances provide simplified, extensive and flexible security for organizations managing the increased shift to remote workforces

Q3 2020 Internet Security Report sheds light on COVID-19 threat trends, growing network attacks, malware targeting U.S. SCADA systems, and more

Q3 2020 Internet Security Report sheds light on COVID-19 threat trends, growing network attacks, malware targeting U.S. SCADA systems, and more

Q3 2020 Internet Security Report sheds light on COVID-19 threat trends, growing network attacks, malware targeting U.S. SCADA systems, and more

Endpoint protection products from Panda Security, which WatchGuard bought in March, are now available to all of the company’s partners while membership in the WatchGuardONE partner program is now open to former Panda resellers.

WatchGuard adds endpoint security specialization option to channel program, and makes combined product portfolio available to partners just four months after acquisition of Panda Security

New report underscores the importance of layered security as zero day malware variants, JavaScript malware attacks and Microsoft Excel-based threats rise

Upgraded Firebox T Series appliances offer heightened HTTPS throughput, advanced security services, integrated SD-WAN, PoE and more

WatchGuard partners to realize immediate value from Panda Security’s advanced EDR solution through the Panda Security Early Access Program.

Report finds macOS adware and a 2017 Excel exploit running rampant, and includes an analysis of keylogger malware used in coronavirus-related phishing attacks.

The deal adds advanced endpoint security to WatchGuard’s expanding portfolio of products and accelerates the company’s evolution, amid the declining importance of traditional perimeters, beyond its roots in network security.

New subscription route removes friction from partner purchasing and billing flows, maximizes flexibility, scalability, and profitability

Former F5 Networks executive joins fast-growing cyber security company

The WatchGuard AP327X is a new IP67-rated Wi-Fi access point (AP) with four N-Type connectors to support a variety of external antennas.

The new Firebox T35-R is designed for use in settings like factories, refineries, and agricultural sites exposed to moisture, extreme temperatures, and heavy dust.

Called DNSWatchGO, the cloud-based system is designed to complement the vendor’s network security solutions by protecting remote workers from phishing attacks, data exfiltration attempts, and other threats when they’re outside the firewall.

Data also shows Kali Linux modules cracking malware top ten list and a dramatic year-over-year increase in overall malware volume

New AI-based breach mitigation capabilities enable IT solution providers and midsized businesses to automatically detect and remediate zero day threats and evasive malware within minutes

IT Solution Providers can specialize in Network Security, Secure Wi-Fi and/or Multi-Factor Authentication to reach WatchGuardONE status, while earning even greater financial incentives and support through further platform adoption

Powerful cloud platform empowers IT solution providers to rapidly implement and scale security services to drive operational efficiencies and maximize profitability

WatchGuard’s Internet Security Report for Q4 2018 also finds growing use of a new sextortion phishing malware customized to individual victims

WatchGuard Internet Security Report for Q3 2018 also finds that 6.8 percent of major websites still use an insecure SSL protocol.

Dynamic path selection functionality in the new release lets SD-WAN users failover to a backup network connection automatically when performance drops below preset thresholds. Other new features include integration with the Tigerpaw PSA platform.

New independent report from Miercom reveals most top Wi-Fi solutions can’t automatically detect and prevent all six wireless threat categories

Called IntelligentAV, the latest addition to the Fireware operating system is designed to predict, detect, and block zero-day malware.

Designed specifically for SMBs in search of affordable, easy-to-use security tools, AuthPoint is WatchGuard’s first entirely software-based solution, and utilizes the new WatchGuard Cloud management console.

WatchGuard channel partners can now access an advanced learning management system that enables personalized training paths for business and technical professionals

Strongarm, Percipient’s flagship product, will beef up the anti-phishing and anti-malware capabilities of WatchGuard’s network security platform and Total Security Suite bundle.

The network security vendor’s firewalls can now open, close, and reopen tickets in Autotask’s PSA solution automatically. The new Firebox devices, meanwhile, offer small and home office users significant security inspection performance improvements.

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.

Direct integration between endpoint-based software agents and WatchGuard’s cloud-based sandbox solution enable organizations to block malware attacks on devices outside the network perimeter for the first time.

Wave 2 AP offers industry-leading Wi-Fi speeds, the highest client density for device connection, and a third radio for dedicated WIPS and RF optimization

New Firebox M Series appliances help SMBs keep up with the rising tide of encrypted traffic with best-in-class performance and security

With a rugged IP67-rated enclosure, the new AP322 features six antennas with 3×3 MIMO to deliver fast and secure Wi-Fi coverage in the harshest outdoor environments.

ThreatSync correlation and scoring engine automates malware detection and remediation with real-time data from networks, endpoints, and cloud intelligence.

WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud connects and protects SMBs with fully automated wireless threat prevention as well as interactive engagement and analytics features.

The latest models are designed to provide SMBs improved appliance packet filtering, intrusion prevention, and performance as well as faster gateway antivirus.

WatchGuard Fireware XTM 11.6 includes performance and management enhancements that help administrators define, review, and enforce network policies.

The XTM 25 and XTM 26 unified threat management appliances are designed for SMBs and promise to provide network security in a small form factor.

Four extensible content security appliances will soon be available for distributed environments.

The security innovator’s latest is specifically geared for its popular line of unified threat management appliances.

The WatchGuard XTM 330 provides advanced network protection, including next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention capabilities, to organizations with 30 to 50 users.

The announcement of the iPhone 5 prompts the security company to provide mobile users and network administrators with technology for managing, monitoring, and securing popular Apple products.

The business security company’s extensible content security appliances software enables SMBs to employ data loss prevention features and content and policy controls.

The extensible threat management systems add Safe Search, Application Control, and policy management features.

Security solutions provider’s Summer Security Sale offers savings of up to 25 percent on XTM 5 and XTM 8 Series firewalls and Extensible Content Security (XCS) solutions.

Partners encourage to employ remote management security features now integrated into Fireware XTM-based multifunction appliances. Company also looks to lure new MSPs with new financing options.

WatchGuard XCS platform expands to include a more affordable line of extensible content security solutions.

The SSL 100 provides remote and mobile works with network access and application delivery.

Intel announces important updates in the industry, along with Splashtop, Kaseya, ConnectWise, NinjaOne and more.

Leadership shakeups, bold acquisitions, and groundbreaking launches — this week’s channel headlines prove the tech industry isn’t slowing.

Learn more about the recent ASCII Edge Conference in Toronto and the channel vendors that took home gold.

MSPs can provide extensive cybersecurity solutions to meet customer needs.

Explore the growth and potential of MDR services for MSPs. Learn how outsourcing cybersecurity can benefit small and midsize businesses.

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

SonicWall’s renewed commitment to its partners and MSPs underscores the importance of listening, adapting, and delivering innovative solutions.

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.

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.

A security bundle from WatchGuard, a configuration management solution from Liongard, a SaaS management app from Auvik, and a mama bird who’s no fan of postal workers are among the stories we waited, waited, and waited to being you until now.

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.

To capitalize on the acute need for cybersecurity solutions and support, MSPs should look for cybersecurity vendors that can help them deliver the right mix of services and technologies.

New security AI from Microsoft, a new alliance between Evo Security and Solutions Granted, a new channel chief for NinjaOne, and a lost then found giant red spoon are just a few of the stories we’re finally bringing you.

The alliance, the latest in a series for Pax8 over the last year involving security vendors, is designed to give MSPs an additional option in a crucial market segment.

New laptops from Apple and Lenovo, security goodness from Keeper and Trend Micro, another integration for Gradient MSP, and an unexpected use for ugly sweaters—foiling AI—are a few of the embarrassingly many stories we’re just now bringing your way.

Security announcements from WatchGuard, ConnectWise, and Fortinet, new FinTech gear from Epson, a new channel chief for Veeam, and a quinceanera for a chihuahua are among the news gems we’ve uncovered for you in plenty of time for the holidays.

The last of this year’s three online summits brought together the best minds in the industry to guide MSPs through the cybersecurity threatscape.

A little shame in your life isn’t a problem. Piles of the stuff is a different story.

The agreement gives Pax8 partners something they’ve long wanted, the distributor says: the ability to sell Intuit’s popular cloud-based financial management software to their SMB customers.

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

A big MDM acquisition for GoTo, virtual M1 Macs from AWS, a new IoT security gateway from Kaspersky, and an unlikely pair of animal escape artists are among the stories we needed all the way until late Friday to bring your way.

Some channel pros produce lots of revenue with few or no employees. Here’s a look at their secrets.

Partners of the cloud distributor will have access to over 250 AWS solutions and a supporting array of enablement resources and outsourced professional services beginning May 18th.

Windows 365 updates from Microsoft, acquisition news from AMD and NetApp, Azure Virtual Desktops from TD SYNNEX, and proof that we REALLY need to teach people not to scan random QR codes are among the many stories we’ve finally brought you.

The Check Point unit’s platform, which uses artificial intelligence to guard against ransomware, business email compromise campaigns, supply chain attacks, and other threats, is the most recent newcomer to Pax8’s growing menu of security offerings.

For MSPs, threat hunting is a real opportunity to add tremendous value to their customers’ security postures.

Five exhibitors at ChannelPro’s first conference of the year—Axcient, Dark Cubed, Gradient MSP, Kaseya, and Quickpass—all have cross-product or cross-vendor data sharing on their near-term product roadmaps.

So maybe mom DOES love us best, but can you blame her? We’ve got Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Luis Alvarez, of leading-edge solution provider Alvarez Technology Group, here to discuss Nerdio’s melding of virtual and physical resource management, ThreatLocker’s innovative new network access control product, Pax8’s network security distribution deal with WatchGuard, and the secrets to thriving in the post-endpoint era of managed services.

Now named GoTo, the company has ambitious plans to market a simplified portfolio of integrated remote management and unified communications solutions through a dramatically expanded set of partners, including MSPs.

A biiiiig acquisition by Microsoft, new education PCs from Acer, new execs at Pax8, and a real estate listing with an (er) unusual bathroom are among the many stories we’ve finally gotten around to telling you about.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s recommendations should drive MSPs toward a strategy to deliver a unified security platform.

The ChannelPro SMB Online Forum West gathered MSPs, IT consultants, VARs, and integrators to discuss business strategies and technology trends for a changing workplace.

How much money are you making on wiffy these days? I mean, I assume you’re in the wiffy market. It’s huge! Take it from Matt, Rich, and this week’s guest host, Paco Lebron, of MSP ProdigyTeks and the MSP Unplugged podcast.

Threat hunting proactively looks for threats your automated detection tools might miss, providing additional protection for your customers.

Outsourcing security provides MSPs access to valuable expertise and technology, but it is still a shared responsibility.

VMworld news from VMware, the arrival of Windows 11, new security goodies from WatchGuard, Zyxel, and Kaspersky, plus the world luckiest lottery contestant are just a few of the stories we waited all the way until now to tell you about this week.

The ChannelPro SMB Forum Mid-Atlantic gathered MSPs, IT consultants, VARs, and integrators to discuss business strategies and technology trends for a changing workplace.

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.

There are tremendous opportunities for MSPs that adopt a managed security model. Be judicious, deliberate on what the value is, and chose your partners wisely.

The ChannelPro SMB Forum New England gathered MSPs, IT consultants, VARs, and integrators to discuss business strategies and technology trends for a changing workplace.

The Cybersecurity Online Summit featured a full day of live sessions to help MSPs and IT solution providers tackle tough challenges to keep SMB customers safe while growing their business.

Automation helps you keep up with increasingly sophisticated threats, making your security practice more efficient while improving customers’ security posture.

Gosh, puffins are cute. Who doesn’t love a bird in a tuxedo? Or are we thinking of penguins? What’s the difference, anyway? Never mind, we don’t have time for that, because there are way too many other topics for Matt and Rich to discuss on this week’s show with guest host Rob Boles, of managed security service provider BLOKWORX.

A new channel chief for Microsoft, as-a-service goodies from Cisco, hyperconverged infrastructure additions from Lenovo, and a bitter ending for a mafioso/cooking enthusiast on the run from the law are among the stories we nearly failed to bring you.

Seeing nothing but ones and zeros right about now? You’re a perfect candidate to listen in as Matt, Rich, guest host Joanna Sobran, of MSP and solution provider MXOtech, and ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye discuss Lenovo’s new data center hardware purchasing program for MSPs, the latest update to WatchGuard’s cloud management console, and the secrets of cloud security.

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has been named a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority (Read More

IoT services from AWS, firewalls from WatchGuard, new solutions from Avaya and RingCentral, and the biggest collection of illuminated Handel-singing portable toilets you’ve ever seen are among the stories we’re finally sneaking in before the weekend.

HCI from MSFT, AWS backup from Veeam, Salesforce and ServiceNow support from TeamViewer, and a new Olympic sport for people who can spin on their head are a few of the stories we really meant to bring your way earlier this week.

News from VMworld, devices from Microsoft, a buying spree by Ivanti, and a look at what happens when parrots with too much time on their hands teach each other four-letter words are a small sample of the stories we’re belatedly bringing you.

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.

WatchGuard Technologies CEO Prakash Panjwani and Dataprise CEO Steve Lewis

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.

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.

New storage solutions from HPE, a new name for Rackspace, and a new way to stop accidentally revealing on videoconferences that you aren’t wearing pants are among the stories we took our sweet time bringing your way this week.

A new release of VMware vSphere, new return-to-work solutions from Aruba, and the cuddliest bunch of roller coaster riders in recorded history are among the many stories we’re belatedly bringing your way.

How centralized management, actionable reporting, and flexible pricing can help channel pros better protect clients while earning higher profits.

AI products from Dell EMC, remote workforce software from Atera, alerts functionality from Liongard, and proof that no one is safe from supply chain headaches these days are all among the stories we neglected to report while hunting for toilet paper.

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.

COLLABSolv, the latest addition to the distributor’s family of “Solvs”, offers products and services for unified communications, audio-visual, secure networking, and other market segments.

Breakfast! It’s the most important meal of the day. Especially if you’re Matt and Rich, and you’ve got plenty of hot IT topics to discuss with guest host Bob Nitrio, CEO of Ranvest Associates. Items on the menu today include HPE’s compact new micro-server for SMBs, Nerdio’s new Windows Virtual Desktop deployment and administration system, WatchGuard’s acquisition of Panda Security, and Axcient’s new backup protection technology.

Live from Florida, our Joel Zaidspiner checks in with High Wire Networks, SALVAGEDATA, and WatchGuard for their latest and greatest news.

Priced at $4 per firewall per month, the new service feeds inbound and outbound data directly from Cisco Meraki, Fortinet, SonicWall, Sophos, and WatchGuard products to RocketCyber’s SOC, where analysts look for malware, spam, and other threats.

Products aplenty from CES, new leaders for Ivanti and WatchGuard, and the dangers of dissing that bottle of BBQ sauce your boss gave you for Christmas are among the stories we’re bringing your way just in time for the weekend.

The new offering lets partners new to security or looking to expand an existing practice offer mix-and-match combinations of SIEM, firewall, and other managed security services from leading vendors, according to SYNNEX exec Reyna Thompson (pictured).

The vendor’s new Secure Internet Gateway is designed to keep mobile users and devices safe both on and off of corporate networks.

WatchGuard’s Q1 2019 Internet Security Report highlights the increasingly dire need for a layered approach to security

Sales of Microsoft Office 365 and firewalls, with assistance from increased adoption of Microsoft Azure and Google G Suite, helped the distributor grow SMB revenue a record 31 percent last year, according to Vice President of Sales John Phillips (pictured).

The new functionality lets MSPs upload configuration data about cloud services, network devices, and on-premises software to IT Glue’s documentation solution automatically.

WatchGuard’s Q2 2018 Internet Security Report uncovers cybercriminals’ heightened use of credential-focused attacks, the continued prevalence of malicious Office documents, and more

WatchGuard’s Q1 2018 Internet Security Report reveals a rise in crypto-miner attacks and several geographically targeted malware campaigns

WatchGuard Launches Threat Landscape visualization tool for analyzing Firebox Feed data to better understand security threats

WatchGuard’s latest Internet Security Report reveals that 47 percent of all malware is new or zero day malware, and provides a comprehensive analysis of WannaCry

New survey findings shed light on worldwide confusion and unpreparedness in the face of looming GDPR compliance deadline

WatchGuard’s Internet Security Report evaluates the quarter’s top threats, provides an analysis of the CIA Vault 7 leak, and features new research on IoT cameras

Visit Booth 18132 to see cost effective server architectures for security and video surveillance

New Feature Captures, Analyzes End-User Activity; Mitigates Internal Threats

Announced on the same day, a new Tech Data business unit and new software and services from SYNNEX underscore just how big an opportunity security is set to become.

A thousand channel pros are expected to attend the event along with more than 100 manufacturer partners.

This show will offer a Microsoft Device Bar, the D&H Solutions Booth, and an educational agenda touching on a number of reseller-relevant topics.

Through partnerships with Check Point Software Technologies and WatchGuard Technologies, SYNNEX’s offering is designed to enable channel pros to offer managed security.

Netgear touts results of independent testing, saying its ProSecure UTM family of appliances is “between 1.3 and 4.5 times more effective at stopping threats” than competing solutions.

Distributor’s network product division starts up two new SBUs to help channel pros grab opportunity in what it sees as growing categories.

From sticky-fingered employees to Web-based malware and vulnerable VPNs, security threats lurk. Here’s how to fight back.