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5 IT vendors weigh in on budget announcement
Unified Communications

5 IT vendors weigh in on budget announcement

Leaders from Ricoh Australia, WatchGuard Technologies, 8x8, LogRhythm, and Snowflake Computing give us their view on the recent budget.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

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WatchGuard launches new AI Antivirus, UTM appliance
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches new AI Antivirus, UTM appliance

The latest version of Fireware OS introduces new IntelligentAV service for malware detection. Testing of new M270 appliance shows impressive speed.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches multi-factor authentication for SMBs

WatchGuard launches AuthPoint, a cloud-based multi-factor authentication solution tailored for SMBs, addressing their cost and complexity concerns.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report
Malware

Cryptomining attacks to gain prevalence in H2 2018 – WatchGuard report

Cryptomining malware is on the rise, with 98.8% of Linux/Downloader variants delivering cryptocurrency miners in Q1 2018, WatchGuard reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain
Firewalls

The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain

Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
WatchGuard unveils its top ANZ partners of 2017
Firewalls

WatchGuard unveils its top ANZ partners of 2017

Sydney-headquartered Greenlight ITC won ANZ partner of the year while Dicker Data picked up ANZ distributor of the year.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security
Firewalls

How WatchGuard is targeting the opportunity in SMB security

WatchGuard's Mark Sinclair has had his eye on the SMB security space and thinks that his offering might be what MSSPs are after.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc
Malware

Attackers exploit macro-less Office documents to create havoc

Cybercriminals use Microsoft Office documents to conduct 'macro-less' attacks that dodge organisations' defences and inject malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
WatchGuard introduces advanced learning centre for channel partners
EduTech

WatchGuard introduces advanced learning centre for channel partners

WatchGuard launches a new advanced learning centre to provide over 9,000 global channel partners with tailored educational paths in a web-based environment.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Mark Sinclair accelerates WatchGuard ANZ growth and partner momentum
Firewalls

Mark Sinclair accelerates WatchGuard ANZ growth and partner momentum

Based in Sydney, Sinclair will be responsible for expanding the company's market presence in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention
Malware

WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention

WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel
Firewalls

Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel

We talked to WatchGuard Technologies VP of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, Sylvain Lejeune, to find out more.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth
Malware

Script-based cyber attacks rise as threat actors choose stealth

WatchGuard Technologies' latest quarterly Internet Security report has revealed a massive increase in scripting attacks and malware.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Malware

IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018

WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
WatchGuard snaps up former IBM sales lead for APAC role
Malware

WatchGuard snaps up former IBM sales lead for APAC role

WatchGuard Technologies has snapped up former IBM sales leader Sylvain Lejeune as its new vice president of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Credential theft is the hottest trend for cyber attackers in Q2
Firewalls

Credential theft is the hottest trend for cyber attackers in Q2

This year cyber attackers have narrowed their focus to methods that involve credential theft, be it through malware, phishing or brute force attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply
Firewalls

Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply

​A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market
Firewalls

WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market

WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017