Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of November 8th: Malwarebytes, SonicWall, ConnectWise, and More
The editors at Solutions Review have curated this list of the most noteworthy Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring news from the week of November 8th. This round-up covers announcements and updates from Malwarebytes, SonicWall, ConnectWise, and more.
Keeping up with all the most relevant Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring news can be time-consuming. As a result, our editorial team aims to summarize some of the top headlines in the space by curating a collection of the latest vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy news. With that in mind, here is some of the top endpoint security and network monitoring news from the week of November 8th.
Endpoint Security and Network Monitoring News for the Week of November 8th
AppOmni and Cisco Detail Their New Partnership
AppOmni, a SaaS security provider, has announced a partnership that combines its Zero Trust Posture Management (ZTPM) solution with Cisco’s Security Service Edge (SSE) technology suite. The combination solution will provide companies with end-to-end zero trust from the endpoint to the application, enabling zero trust principles at the application layer in Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. As part of the partnership, AppOmni will also become one of the independent software vendors (ISVs) on Cisco’s Global Price List (GPL), which is included in Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program.
ConnectWise Expands its MSP Offerings with Several New Updates and Tools
ConnectWise, a software company focusing on Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has announced several enhancements to its cybersecurity and data protection offerings. The innovations will equip MSPs with the tools they need to defend against increasingly complex cyber-attacks while fostering business growth. Those updates include expanded coverage for ConnectWise MDR for Microsoft 365, enhancements to the ConnectWise Co-Managed Backup tool, and the general availability of ConnectWise Security360, a cybersecurity solution focused on helping organizations improve their attack surface management (ASM).
Lumifi Acquires Critical Insight
Lumifi, a managed detection and response (MDR) technology company, has acquired Critical Insight, a cybersecurity solution provider that works with hospitals, local governments, utilities, and school systems. Critical Insight’s incident response capabilities will expand Lumifi’s real-time threat monitoring suite and grow its install base in the healthcare and local government markets. Lumifi customers will receive access to Critical Insight’s professional services offerings in November 2024, with the integration of its operations and services into Lumifi’s infrastructure expected to finish by the end of 2024.
Malwarebytes Announces its Acquisition of AzireVPN
Malwarebytes, a real-time cyber protection solution, has acquired AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider. As part of the acquisition, Malwarebytes will integrate AzireVPN’s advanced VPN technologies and intellectual property into its platform, enabling it to provide customers with more flexibility and enhanced security. Marcin Kleczynski, Founder and CEO, Malwarebytes, says, “This acquisition reinforces our dedication to driving innovation that protects a free and open internet. As threats to individuals’ digital autonomy and security grow, we plan to build on AzireVPN’s legacy to deliver cutting-edge solutions.”
SonicWall Launches a New Security Solution for Office Environments
SonicWall, a global cybersecurity provider, has launched TX80, a new solution designed specifically for branch offices and small office/home office (SOHO) environments. TX80 is a supscription-based device that packages networking, access, and security solutions together to help service providers and value-added resellers (VARs) improve how they deliver cybersecurity. Features include built-in integration with cloud-native zero trust network access (ZTNA), VPN as a service (VPNaaS) for hybrid environments, firewall management, network monitoring, and an “industry-first” cyber-threat warranty.
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