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Westcon-Comstor boosts CrowdStrike, Zscaler support
Cloud Security

Westcon-Comstor boosts CrowdStrike, Zscaler support

Westcon-Comstor expands multilingual Level 1 and 2 support for CrowdStrike and Zscaler partners across Europe and EMEA to boost services-led growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) stories

Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs
Data Protection

Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs

Beachhead launches ComplianceEZ 2.0 with an AI chatbot, real-time scoring and alerts to help MSPs manage complex cybersecurity compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy
Software-as-a-Service

Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy

Securonix has promoted Ajay Biyani to Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, tasking him with spearheading regional growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready
Digital Transformation

CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready

Most CIOs expect AI-driven cyber attacks within a year, but only a third feel prepared, exposing a widening gap in cyber resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Asimily adds 'In Flight' tier to scale IoT security
Digital Transformation

Asimily adds 'In Flight' tier to scale IoT security

Asimily introduces its In Flight partner tier to help mature channel partners scale IoT, OT and IoMT security across complex environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Check Point boosts AI security push with 2025 surge
Firewalls

Check Point boosts AI security push with 2025 surge

Check Point posts solid 2025 gains, lifts AI security focus for 2026 with Cyata, Cyclops and Rotate deals targeting enterprise demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security
Firewalls

WatchGuard marks 30 years backing MSP-led security

WatchGuard marks 30 years in cybersecurity, touting MSP-first strategy, 25,000 partners and a unified, automated security platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Xona boosts resilient OT remote access with Platform 5.5
IoT Security

Xona boosts resilient OT remote access with Platform 5.5

Xona's Platform 5.5 boosts resilient OT remote access with session hold features, centralised governance and wider security integrations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Arctic Wolf snaps up Sevco to boost exposure insight
Hybrid Cloud

Arctic Wolf snaps up Sevco to boost exposure insight

Arctic Wolf buys Sevco to fold its exposure assessment tech into the Aurora Platform, promising sharper asset insight for security teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs
Firewalls

Upgrade advantage: Why security enhancements matter for MSPs and MSSPs

For MSPs and MSSPs, next-gen firewall upgrades are now critical to stay secure, competitive and ready for relentless cyber threats.

By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Proofpoint & Concentrix deepen Asia Pacific cyber push
Data Protection

Proofpoint & Concentrix deepen Asia Pacific cyber push

Proofpoint and Concentrix form Asia Pacific partnership to embed people-centric cyber and data protection tools into regional SOC services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service
DevOps

Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service

Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws
Firewalls

Barracuda links 2025 ransomware wave to firewall flaws

Barracuda warns that unpatched firewalls and weak accounts drove 90% of 2025 ransomware attacks, as threats spread in mere hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Goodbye VPNs, Hello cloud-delivered Zero Trust
Firewalls

Goodbye VPNs, Hello cloud-delivered Zero Trust

SonicWall's Cloud Secure Edge promises easy, cloud-delivered Zero Trust to replace ageing VPNs with simpler, stronger remote access.

By Jose Correa • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026

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Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Firewalls

Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push

Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Data Protection

Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push

Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence
Unified Communications

Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence

Blue Cloud Softech wins key LoI from India's DoT for a national ISP licence under the Unified Licence VNO framework, pending compliance steps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026