Security & Privacy

CIRA looks to expand DNS security in Canada, launches first firewall API integration

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) recently announced an API integration designed to provide additional protection against cyber threats for Canadian SMBs.

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CIRA looks to expand DNS security in Canada, launches first firewall API integration

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) recently announced an API integration designed to provide additional protection against cyber threats for Canadian SMBs.

2 min read

The Reddit Recap – A crooked accountant; Valuable reference material for MSPs; StorageCraft data loss

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Exclusive: New NPD Group data helps VARs navigate complex security landscape

New data from NPD Group shows a sharp 18 per cent increase in the number of security software solutions going through distributors from 2017 and 2018.

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Nearly 100 malicious email campaigns aimed at Canadian organizations in Q1: Report

IT security experts say they still come across business leaders in Canada who don’t believe their organization…

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Manufacturing spending billions on IoT, but still can’t patch Windows or remember passwords

The manufacturing industry is spending billions of dollars on IoT, but it continues to do a terrible job of securing its connected devices.

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Security & Privacy Videos

Winston wants to protect your digital privacy – All Hands on Tech at CES 2019

New ‘Wallet Card’ allows you to ditch all your debit and credit cards

BlackBerry channel chief outlines new strategy

Best Security Solution Silver and Bronze winners at CEA 2015

Best Security Solution at CDN Channel Elite Awards 2015

Security experts talk MSSP shortage and how companies make breaches an easy thing

Canadian firm Bionym integrates wearable tech with Salesforce app

Businesses fear CASL class-action risks

Security & Privacy News

SonicWall’s largest Canadian VAR takes Dell deal in stride

Netcetera says the partner programs are similar, and Dell says it will keep all SionicWall employees

Ottawa cloud security company acquired by U.S. vendor

IT security provider SafeNet has acquired Ottawa-based Cryptocard

Dell snaps up SonicWall security

SonicWall’s product line includes next-generation firewalls and unified threat management

7 hot security companies to watch

There’s a rush in security startups looking to tackle everything from identity management to encrypting cloud data

5 signs that you’ve lost control over your cloud apps

Because it’s being done outside of IT, the kind of discipline and access control best practices do not normally get done

Chrome succumbs to Pwn2Own contest hack

Plus, Google’s ‘Pwnium’ snares a Chrome sandbox-escape exploit with $60K bait

McAfee Mobile Security

Great antivirus and antitheft for Android phones and tablets, but very pricey despite lacking features that some free apps provide

Guarding the global gates through managed security services

By including managed security services in the approach, the channel can help companies get beyond the security trap

Network security assessments a partner conversation starter

Check Point is offering incentives to partners that complete network security assessments with potential clients

Trend Micro develops Cloud-Based mobile app scanning

The new technology is capable of processing more than 5,000 apps daily rn

G Data InternetSecurity 2012

G Data’s security suite is one of the best defenders we’ve seen, and it takes the top spot among this year’s crop

Beware Android Trojans that mutate with every download

A new Android Trojan employs server-side polymorphism to generate unique variants

Cybersecurity report: Canada falls in the middle of the pack

The new report from McAfee and SDA ranks Finland, Sweden and Israel as the countries most prepared for cyber-threats

Gang pulls off $5.2 million bank job via remote access

Glaring IT weaknesses scupper South African bank

RSA, unapologetic, looks to move beyond The Breach

The company hosted a media day to air out the breach in an attempt to put it behind them before the RSA 2012 security conference

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