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Sophos recently announced the latest version of its leading data protection solution, SafeGuard Enterprise that offers the industry’s first enterprise cloud encryption capabilities. SafeGuard protects critical data in public, private and hybrid cloud environments. SafeGuard Encryption for Cloud Storage automatically encrypts files uploaded to the cloud from any managed endpoint, reinforcing “protection everywhere” peace of mind. This simple process requires little more than choosing a password, which allows secure file access from anywhere – thereby improving collaboration and increasing productivity. Read More…

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Leading intelligent cybersecurity solutions provider, Sourcefire announced the first Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) to provide fully integrated and intelligent application control. Sourcefire is extending its Agile Security vision by providing the world’s first NGIPS to incorporate real-time contextual awareness and full-stack visibility, together with intelligent security automation and granular application control. Sourcefire’s application control enables companies to control access to thousands of applications and provides custom detection and control for homegrown applications. It equips customers with decisive threat-mitigating controls to reduce attack surface and to enforce use policiesRead More…

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HP announced an integrated platform of risk-driven security solutions that provides enterprises clear visibility across traditional, mobile and cloud environments, and enables them to apply adaptive security defenses based on specific organizational risks.
Modern security threats are increasingly complex, featuring multiple attack vectors that target traditional, mobile and cloud environments. As organizations extend their infrastructures, they require the same level of security controls and safeguards as those that protect their internal infrastructures. These challenges make it crucial for enterprises to understand how best to manage and prioritize security risks across their diverse IT landscapes.Read More…

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Leading IT security distributor in Africa, SecureData Africa announced that it has been appointed as the distributor for AirTight Networks in the sub-Saharan African region. AirTight SpectraGuard Enterprise provides continuous, automated protection against all current and emerging wireless threats, which can jeopardise sensitive data as well as affecting performance, critical applications and end-user satisfaction. Unauthorised access points (APs) connected to the enterprise wired or wireless network are considered rogue APs. Read More…

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Spectrami partners with TITUS to deliver wide range of enterprise information security and compliance solutions for email, documents and SharePoint that enable organizations to secure information assets and address compliance requirements. Spectrami expects that with its region wide reach of channel partners, it is best placed to address the customer’s overall security and compliance challenges by working with TITUS. “Middle East offers a growing opportunity in the security and compliance space, we believe that by partnering with TITUS, we will be able to deliver our channel a proven and practical solution to address security and compliance,” Read More…

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Leading value-add distributor Westcon today announced that the company has signed a value added distribution agreement with Arbor Networks, Inc., a leading provider of security and network management solutions for next-generation data centers and carrier networks. Arbor’s Pravail Availability Protection System (Pravail APS) is an on-premise device that protects the enterprise data centre edge from threats to availability — specifically, application-layer distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Read More…

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Security specialist SonicWALL, expanded its suite of firewall security services with the addition of Kaspersky Anti-Virus to its Enforced Client Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware solution. SonicWALL Firewalls ensure easy deployment, provisioning and enforcement of the client on endpoint devices through a unique policy-driven engine. SonicWALL Next-Generation and Unified Threat Management firewalls already provide gateway anti-virus through SonicWALL’s proprietary reassembly-free deep packet inspection anti-malware solution, protecting the perimeter, wireless and VPNs. But viruses can still enter the network through other entry points, including laptops, thumb drives or other unprotected systems. Read More…

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ComGuard brings Cyberoam and Safenet together to target SMB’s & Enterprises end-users in the Middle East region. The exclusive deal from ComGuard bundles Cyberoam UTM and SafeNet security package consisting five SafeNet eToken Pass along with SafeNet Safe Word 2008 Migration Pack, that offers any channel partner five SafeNet eToken Pass along with SafeNet Safe Word 2008 Migration Pack for free on purchase of selected range of Cyberoam UTM appliances. Read More…

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GFI Software announced the availablity of its cloud-based anti-malware and anti-spam email security solution, GFI MailEssentials Complete Online for SMBs throughout the Middle East region. GFI MailEssentials Complete Online is designed to meet the evolving needs and increasing sophistication of SMB IT operations by providing access to email protection as a cloud-based service. “SMBs demand choice and flexibility when strengthening their email security practices. SMBs are looking for cost-effective solutions but they also see great value in implementing redundant layers of protection and email continuity by deploying a cloud-based service in conjunction with their existing on-premise solutions.Read More…

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Leading value added distributor in the MENA region, ComGuard announced the launch of its exclusive bundle offer of Kaspersky and Safenet targeting corporate end-users. As per the offer, any reseller buying 300 licenses of Kaspersky Open Space Security suite will get five SafeNet eToken Pass along with SafeNet Safe Word 2008 Migration Pack for free.Read More…

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To benefit from growth sighted in the Middle East market for security software, VASCO Data Security established its new regional headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis that will streamline VASCO’s existing sales operation in Bahrain and reflect its growing presence in the GCC. T. Kendall Hunt, Founder, CEO and Chairman of VASCO Data Security, said: “The Middle East remains a lucrative market for our operations. Secure online banking, e-commerce, e-government and enterprise security are our key markets, which are crucial requirements for leading enterprises based in the region.Read More…

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Dubai based leading VAD, ComGuard today announced the availability of a patch from BlueCat Networks for its appliance-based DNS and DHCP software solutions that addresses the latest DHCP vulnerability publicised by the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC). BlueCat Networks discovered the vulnerability and was prepared to immediately provide patches to its customers on the same day as the ISC’s public release. Working with a client, BlueCat Networks was instrumental in identifying and reporting the vulnerability (CVE-2011-4539) to the ISC. Read More…