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Westcon-Comstor expands AWS Marketplace across EMEA
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Westcon-Comstor expands AWS Marketplace across EMEA

Westcon-Comstor has expanded its AWS Marketplace programme across EMEA to enhance partner engagement amid growing demand in Europe and the Middle East.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Global Stories

LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme
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LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups
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Check Point & Wiz partner to secure hybrid cloud setups

Check Point Software Technologies and Wiz have unveiled a strategic partnership to enhance security for hybrid cloud environments, bridging network and application protection.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests
Malware

Check Point's Infinity Platform excels in new security tests

Check Point Software's Infinity Platform has been recognised for its exceptional security efficacy, achieving a 99.9% malware block rate in Miercom's 2025 benchmark report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Check Point predicts AI will shape cyber threats by 2025
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Check Point predicts AI will shape cyber threats by 2025

Check Point Software Technologies has forecasted major cybersecurity challenges for 2025, with AI-driven attacks and ransomware a key concern for businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play
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Check Point reveals first mobile crypto drainer on Google Play

Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Check Point honours top Asia Pacific partners for cybersecurity
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Check Point honours top Asia Pacific partners for cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies honoured top Asia Pacific partners at the 2024 Check Point Asia Pacific Partner Conference in Phuket, highlighting contributions in cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity
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The challenges in maintaining effective cybersecurity

Faced with a rapid rise in ransomware and zero-day exploits, 2024 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity challenges, demanding robust and proactive IT defences.

By Les Williamson • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Check Point launches AI-powered CloudGuard WAFaaS for cyber defence
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Check Point launches AI-powered CloudGuard WAFaaS for cyber defence

Check Point Software introduces CloudGuard WAFaaS, AI-driven and fully managed, to secure web applications and APIs against cyber threats with seamless deployment in under five minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing
Unified Communications

Collaboration tools are now at the frontline in the battle against phishing

As users swap email for collaboration suites, threat actors are as well, posing a fresh challenge for corporate security teams.

By Ashwin Ram • 5 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024
Cloud security threats surge in 2024, Check Point report reveals
Cloud Security

Cloud security threats surge in 2024, Check Point report reveals

The 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a sharp rise in cloud security incidents, with notable increases from 24% in 2023 to 61% in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024

Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Tuttnauer partners with Check Point to boost healthcare cybersecurity
Data Protection

Tuttnauer partners with Check Point to boost healthcare cybersecurity

Tuttnauer, a global sterilisation equipment player, joins forces with Check Point to invigorate healthcare cybersecurity, enhancing patient safety and data protection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
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Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers

World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country's most vulnerable.

By Mark Baker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface
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Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

By Scott Mann • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024