Complexity is the enemy of security, and many businesses find that security takes up a disproportionate amount of their IT team’s time. Managed service providers are increasingly filling the security gap allowing their clients to stay safe, while letting them focus on their digital transformation goals. For MSPs transitioning from an IT support services practice, to one that … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall Victim to the Most Common Wi-Fi Deployment Mistakes
It’s 2021 and you probably have several Wi-Fi deployments lined up. Every organization expects access to Wi-Fi at all times, but delivering a powerful and secure solution is easier said than done. One of the last things any Wi-Fi integrator needs when climbing ladders to set up new access points for a customer, is well… climbing ladders again to replace it with another … [Read more...]
Identity Management and Risk Authentication: Core Technologies to Achieve Zero-Trust Security
In a dynamic world, where user mobility impacts security almost 100% of the time, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become imperative and key to deploying a zero-trust network. Why? • Users are connecting to company resources from different, unprotected networks • Working hours have become more flexible, so they could be working from early hours to late evenings • … [Read more...]
Eight WatchGuard Leaders Honored in the 2021 CRN Channel Chiefs List
For the fourth year in a row, CRN has recognized several WatchGuard leaders in its annual Channel Chiefs list. This elite awards program recognizes leading IT channel vendor executives who continually demonstrate tremendous influence, leadership, innovation and growth. CRN recognized Michelle Welch, Sean Price, Brian Thomas, Mark Romano, Shari McLaren, Adam … [Read more...]
SolarWinds Catch-Up
Swift new developments have continued to pour out on the SolarWinds breach. Under normal circumstances it is difficult to keep up to date on the news and especially so with a story that continues to grow. Nevertheless, the Threat Lab team at WatchGuard has been keeping an eye out on the latest updates. Beyond the major players such as FireEye, Microsoft, CISA, and SolarWinds, … [Read more...]