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NXLog, a leading technology provider of log management solutions, announced the appointment of Harald Reisinger as its new Chief Executive Officer. Co-founder and former CEO Botond Botyánszki will transition to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role. Together, they will focus on driving innovation to extend the company’s product portfolio towards the rapidly growing observability and telemetry pipeline management market, fostering  what it calls an integrated, data-centric approach to IT operations and improving cybersecurity. The company...

Application security experts Black Duck have announced the appointment of Ishpreet Singh as chief information officer (CIO) and Bruce Jenkins as chief information security officer (CISO). These latest executive appointments follow last month’s announcement of Sean Forkan being named as chief revenue officer (CRO). Jason Schmitt, CEO of Black Duck, said: “As we are at an expansive point in the growth and evolution of our newly independent organisation, Ishpreet and Bruce are the ideal fits for...

Check Point Software, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today announced a leadership transition. Gil Shwed, the company’s founder and current CEO, will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Nadav Zafrir, a seasoned cybersecurity veteran, will step into the CEO position, effective immediately. "Check Point embarks on a new chapter, with my transition into my new role as Executive Chairman and the appointment of Nadav as the company’s new CEO. I’ve known Nadav for many...

Check Point has announced the winners of its Ireland Partner Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which took place at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin, on the 17th of October 2024, celebrated the input of Check Point’s affiliate companies and the growing partner community in Ireland. The Check Point Ireland Partner Awards took place on the evening of the Dublin Cyber Leader Summit. The summit saw leaders from across government, enterprise, and partner organisations convene for discussions...

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced the winners of its 2024 Partner Programme Awards from Europe, the Middle East and Africa during its KB4-CON EMEA event.   This annual awards programme recognises KnowBe4 Partners demonstrating sales excellence, marketing innovation, thought leadership and top performance in key areas of growth. Held in person for the first time, the awards ceremony closed the cybersecurity conference where attendees immersed...

Wellbeing and productivity platform The Zensory has announced a strategic partnership with channel distributor Brigantia to bring Cyber Mindfulness to partners and their customers across the channel. The Zensory will be available as a module alongside all KnowBe4 packages, as well as a stand-alone product. The partnership aims to address growing concerns around staff wellbeing, alongside providing new and existing partners with additional value to their KnowBe4 packages.  The phishing landscape in the UK in...

New research conducted by CyberSmart, a leading provider of SME security solutions indicates that nearly all MSPS report high rates of cyber confidence across their organisations, despite the vast majority having experienced at least one data breach in the past 12 months.    The research, conducted by OnePoll in Spring 2024, polled 250 senior leaders at UK-based Managed Service Providers, found that an overwhelming majority of MSPs - 87% - had experienced at least one...

Since Gartner officially defined Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) in 2019, many organisations have eagerly embraced this next-generation solution. SASE allows organisations to elevate existing problems, with simplicity, reliability, flexibility and automation. As many organisations turn to the cloud to streamline, consolidate, and secure their entire networks, SASE has become an increasingly vital resource.  Eyal Webber-Zvik, VP of Product Marketing and Strategic Alliances at Cato Networks, told IT Security Guru ahead of the 2024 EMEA...

Today, Cato Networks announces a strategic partnership with e& (etisalat and) during International Telecoms Week (ITW) in the United States, a significant move that will see the establishment of a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) within the global technology group’s SmartHub data center in Fujairah. As one of the United Arab Emirates' premier carrier-neutral data facilities, e&’s SmartHub will be a pivotal platform for Cato’s' enterprise customers, enabling them to tap into a world of enhanced interconnectivity...

CyberSmart, the UK’s leading provider of complete cyber confidence to UK SMEs has announced its partnership with Australian technology distributor, HAT Distribution. The partnership will provide businesses in Australia with fast, hassle-free Essential Eight assessment and year-round assurance. CyberSmart is the world’s first complete SME solution, offering all-in-one cybersecurity monitoring, optimisation and training, proven to defend against cyber threats. With its user-friendly platform, simplified progression framework, year-round protection and unlimited support, implementing Essential Eight controls...