“The rise in sophisticated, evasive threat tactics last quarter and throughout 2020 showcases how vital it is to implement layered, end-to-end security protections."

Anthony Daniel says, "I look forward to continuing to drive our business strategy, grow our channel and to supporting business growth Australia and New Zealand and the Pacific islands."

"WatchGuard Cloud’s continued evolution is lowering the barrier to entry for MSPs to add security to their portfolios and solidifying it as the management platform of choice for the security channel.”

WatchGuard’s Q3 2020 Internet Security Report has called to attention the rise in attacks on corporate networks, even as many organisations shifted to remote work.

New Firebox M Series appliances provide flexible security for organisations managing the increased shift to remote workforces.

"During 2021, attackers will seek out vulnerabilities in home networks with the objective of infecting connected corporate devices."

It comes with a zero commitment option where the firewall appliance can be returned at any time.

CrowdStrike, WatchGuard, Zscaler and LogRhythm are amongst several IT vendors responding to the Australian Federal Government's budget announcements.

Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.

Greenlight ITC, Bluechip Infotech and Quotient were amongst the big winners for WatchGuard Technologies Australian and New Zealand Partner of the Year Awards.

The AP225W for multi-dwelling unit deployment and the AP327X for harsh outdoor environments.

As the crisis continues to play out, the onus is on the rest of us to remain on high alert, to ensure our systems and data aren’t infected with another kind of virus.

“If you are not decrypting and scanning your secure web connections, you are likely missing a large majority of malware,” the report states.

The service, now generally available, lets customers and resellers choose their pricing model, from either up-front purchases or a pay-as-you-go model.

Employees working remotely have long been seen as a potential weak link in the cybersecurity chain – and for organisations which have been compelled to adopt the practice en masse and in haste, the risk is heightened. 

The Firebox T Series appliances offer heightened HTTPS throughput, advanced security services, integrated SD-WAN, PoE and more.

WatchGuard has more than 400 active partners in ANZ alone, and hundreds more worldwide.

Executives say the immediate goal of the now-combined companies is to provide stakeholders access to a newly expanded portfolio of security solutions.

A successful cyber attack can have many implications for your business, including a price tag you may be unwilling or unable to pay.

Evasive malware accounted for two thirds of all detections – a massive jump from the 2019 average of 35%.

Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.

As logging in from anywhere becomes the norm for more Australians, implementing cybersecurity strategies to support the remote working model has become an imperative for local organisations.

The Customers' Choice distinction is based on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals that have experience purchasing, implementing and/or using WatchGuard products. 

The Christmas period creates a series of opportunities for threat actors to compromise business owners and steal credentials and data for illicit use, Watchguard finds.