Kaspersky Promotes Doggett to Lead Sales
Kaspersky Lab promoted channel leader Chris Doggett to run North America corporate sales, filling the role vacated by Nancy Reynolds in October. His escalation is part of a larger plan for expanding...
View ArticleJava Bests Adobe With Most Exploited Flaws
A Kaspersky Lab report indicate Oracle Java bested Adobe applications in terms of the highest number of exploited vulnerabilities. The channel will need to arm itself with security tools in 2013 to...
View ArticleKaspersky Lab Boosts Linux Mail Security
Kaspersky Lab updates its Security for Linux Mail Server with a series of security tweaks, indicating it doesn't plan on surrendering its presence in the growing open-source security market.
View ArticleVulnerabilities Will Keep Channel Busy in 2013
Security firms are predicting software vulnerabilities on Java and Adobe platforms will be a thorn in organizations' sides, but for the channel, the anticipated groundswell of exploits portends...
View ArticleAnti-virus Evolving, But Here To Stay
A New York Times article highlighted the fact that anti-virus is falling farther behind when it comes to detecting and eradicating APTs and other advanced threats. No surprises there. But that said,...
View ArticleData Loss Calls for Better Vulnerability Detection
A Kaspersky Lab study indicates more than a third of organizations have lost data due to flawed IT security, while software vulnerabilities will continue to be a significant threat vector in 2013. The...
View ArticleKaspersky Lab’s Doggett Steps Into SVP Role
Kaspersky Lab's Chris Doggett is being promoted to the role of senior vice president of corporate sales, North America, filling a void open since October.
View ArticleA Private Dell Would Be a Better Channel Friend
Dell is again floating the idea of going private, giving it the ability to make decisions and move quickly without Wall Street meddling. If this happens, the channel will become even more important to...
View ArticleWebroot’s Tomeo Takes Channel Chief Role
SaaS security firm Webroot likely has a bit more direction after naming Charles Tomeo as vice president of worldwide channels and technical sales, heralding a rejuvenated channel focus for the year ahead.
View ArticleMicrosoft AV Test Bears Little On Channel
For the second time in a row, Microsoft's Security Essentials failed to pass muster with independent evaluator AV-Test in protection categories. While it may be a blow for Redmond, solution providers...
View ArticleKaspersky Lab Adds MDM To Endpoint Launch
Kaspersky Lab is bulking up its endpoint prowess by adding mobile device management to the mix, a move that will give partners more leverage with customers. That said, the firm is not straying far from...
View ArticleESET Release Heralds Uptick of Mac Security
ESET issued a pair of security releases aimed at the Mac OS X platform. While the cybersecurity solution doesn't vary dramatically from PC-security products, the launch indicates an anticipated uptick...
View ArticleAggressive Kaspersky Lab Powers Up Partners
Kaspersky Lab unveils channel incentives and support initiatives to help partners uncover and close more security software deals. The Russian security company wants North America partners to expand its...
View ArticleWave Cuts Passwords From Tablet Authentication
Wave Systems introduced a new authentication mechanism for Windows 8 tablets. And the biggest hook? No passwords.
View ArticleVendors Need Differentiation in Antivirus Game
F-Secure launches its latest endpoint protection solution coupled with a central management console touting elevated detection powered by heuristics and behavior-based technologies to nab advanced...
View ArticleSymantec: APTs Elicit Big Data Channel Opportunities
Advanced persistent threats have created an environment that has elicited the need for detailed forensics and Big Data threat analysis. And Symantec plans to rise to the occasion with future Big Data...
View ArticleAVG Technologies Searches for New Chief
Security software vendor AVG Technologies is looking for a new chief executive officer after long-time leader J.R. Smith last week announced his resignation.
View ArticleMDM Offers Choices For Security Channel
Security firms can enter rapidly growing mobile device management markets one of two ways -- by partnering with MDM players or becoming one themselves. Both approaches come with their share of channel...
View ArticleThe Age of Antivirus Nears End
Antivirus is a commoditized product that, though a necessity, provides little return to vendors and solution providers who sell it. Is it time to rethink antivirus sales and look to a replacement...
View ArticleKaspersky Execs: Content Key To Channel Success
Kaspersky's Chris Doggett and Gary Mullen sit down with Channel Marketer Report's Alicia Fiorletta to discuss how partner program enhancements will drive further success for the digital security...
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