Tag Archives: Security

Zero-days in Microsoft Windows and Chrome used in a series of highly targeted attacks

In April, Kaspersky experts discovered a number of highly targeted attacks against multiple companies utilising a previously undiscovered chain of Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows zero-day exploits. One of the exploits was used for remote code execution in the Chrome web-browser, while the other was an elevation of privilege exploit …

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Only half of Brits feel in control of how many businesses have access to their personal data

As recent fears over healthcare data amplify, new research from Kaspersky reveals that only 56% of Brits feel that they are actually in control of how many organisations have access to their personal data – whilst 95% state privacy as being important to them. Kaspersky’s new data privacy heatmap explores the importance and …

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It’s time for security vendors to make partners the champions

Jamie Box, VP Global Sales at SentryBay disses the necessity for vendors to stay loyal to partners and not succumb to direct requests from end-users who can’t get access to the local knowledge and face-to-face interaction they are used to from resellers and changes in how security software is being …

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Education under cyber attack  

Jon-Marc Wilkinson Director Sales, UK and Ireland from WatchGuard Technologies looks at the education sector under siege from cyber criminals and the need to ensure our schools, colleges and universities are protected.  In September last year, the UK government’s NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre), part of GCHQ, issued an alert to the academic …

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WatchGuard integrates new endpoint security product family within WatchGuard Cloud

 WatchGuard Technologies has integrated its Endpoint Security product family – previously known as Panda Adaptive Defense 360, Adaptive Defense, Endpoint Protection Plus and Endpoint Protection – into WatchGuard Cloud. “Adding endpoint security services to WatchGuard Cloud is a major game-changer for our MSP business,” said Stuart Hall, Director at Kuiper Technology. …

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PCR May issue sector guides: Security hardware & Security software

From Open frame monitors to secure memory devices and keyboards with an integrated reader, here’s some of the latest products with added security features. HANNspree H0105HTB Open Frame Monitor “HANNspree UK’s Open Frame monitors are ideal for security hardware integration. This 10.1” touch display is a cost-effective solution for a …

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eacs and iboss security and growth partnership

Managed services provider eacs has partnered with iboss to create more multi-cloud solutions and data security services across a range of sectors. Paul Martini, CEO of iboss, said: “Our objective is to collaborate with partners who have established networks and network security practices with customers demanding a cloud-native approach, offering …

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PCR July/August: Smart Tech, Digital Transformation and Sustainability how to get involved

Due to popular demand we are increasing the size of our July issue and combining our August issue in one bumper edition. The PCR July/August issue, which hits desks at the beginning of August will feature our combined special focuses on sustainability in the Channel, Smart Tech and the Digital …

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Exabeam and Pcysys partnership

Exabeam and Pcysys are partnering to enable global organisations to defend against the latest incoming, live and ever-changing advanced attack techniques. The partnership also helps build ‘purple team’ security methodologies and simulation exercises into SOC workflows and improves cross-team communications. “Working with Pcysys, we leverage vast research on the latest advanced …

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Where does JavaScript belong as bots get more sophisticated?

Andy Still, CTO, Netacea discusses how hackers are taking advantage of websites that use JavaScript. We have a bot problem. At least half of all web traffic is automated, and some of this traffic is buying our gig tickets, our sneakers, our plane tickets and our games consoles before the …

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