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KRACK vs Secure WiFi: What your clients need to know
Firewalls

KRACK vs Secure WiFi: What your clients need to know

Ingram Micro de-mystifies KRACK and offers concrete advice to keep your client's WiFi networks safe and secure.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
Defence-in-depth: Hardening every component on the network
Firewalls

Defence-in-depth: Hardening every component on the network

The Equifax breach exposed 143 million customers' data, highlighting cyber security's critical role. Defence-in-depth now prioritises every network component.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Kiwi company ramps up security & speed with latest remote desktop tech
Unified Communications

Kiwi company ramps up security & speed with latest remote desktop tech

Lucidity's Managed Desktop now offers increased speed and security features, built on the latest Microsoft Windows Server 2016 technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Why scalability is key to reseller success
Firewalls

Why scalability is key to reseller success

Ingram Micro explains how Fortinet's cyber security solutions scale up or down to keep adversaries out of your client's networks.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Ingram Micro NZ ramps up Fortinet team; adds new regional workshops
Firewalls

Ingram Micro NZ ramps up Fortinet team; adds new regional workshops

Ingram Micro NZ has bulked up its Fortinet practise and added new outreach offerings to help resellers overcome security talent shortages.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Sandboxing and threat intelligence: Proactive defence against ransomware
Malware

Sandboxing and threat intelligence: Proactive defence against ransomware

Ingram Micro's Swapneil Diwaan explains the need for speed in preventing fast-moving cyber threats including ransomware.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

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Fortinet recommended in NSS Labs intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) test
Firewalls

Fortinet recommended in NSS Labs intrusion prevention system (NGIPS) test

Fortinet's FortiGate 600D excelled in the latest NSS Labs NGIPS test, achieving a 99.7% security effectiveness rating and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Nov 2017
Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached
Firewalls

Cybersecurity still not top priority despite 85% businesses being breached

​Recent research reveals that cybersecurity is still taking a backseat despite the vast majority of businesses experiencing a breach in recent times.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene
Malware

Report: APAC firms must drop risky apps and polish cyber hygiene

Asia Pacific has poor cybersecurity hygiene and likes to risk the use of dodgy applications, according to Fortinet's latest threat report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth
Firewalls

Forcepoint snaps up former Fortinet APAC sales VP to lead local growth

Forcepoint, the cybersecurity firm, has appointed George Chang, former VP of APAC sales at Fortinet, as its new VP of sales for APAC.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Fortinet conference unveils new security business opportunities for partners
Firewalls

Fortinet conference unveils new security business opportunities for partners

The value-added distributor and solution provider organised the event in India to open new business avenues for channel partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Why you should let employees step forward in fight against cybercrime
Firewalls

Why you should let employees step forward in fight against cybercrime

It's now all about technology: Move away from the notion that having a single security device at the edge will make you secure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
A look at the Fortinet-CIS collaboration & how it will change cyber risk management in ANZ
Firewalls

A look at the Fortinet-CIS collaboration & how it will change cyber risk management in ANZ

Fortinet and Australian Insurtech company Cyber Indemnity Solutions (CIS) are collaborating on a security assessment program.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls
Firewalls

​Gartner labels Fortinet a 'leader' in enterprise network firewalls

Fortinet has been recognised as a 'leader' in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Networks Firewalls.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats
Firewalls

Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats

IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught
Firewalls

The reign of ransomware: How to protect your business from the ransomware onslaught

Don't forget to scan your backups for vulnerabilities. It would be pointless transferring all your data onto a device that is always compromised.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards
Firewalls

Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards

Five Aussie firms win big at Fortinet's Global Partner awards, showcasing dedication to cyber defence and innovation.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017