Security Staff Acquisition & DevelopmentSecurity Integrator Optiv Hires Ahmed Shah As SVP of Alliances, EcosystemsDan KobialkaApril 28, 2021Optiv, a security solutions integrator & Top 250 MSSP, hires Ahmed Shah as SVP of alliances & ecosystems. Heather Allen Strbiak and Heather Rim join Optiv executive team.
MDRDell, MSSP Secureworks Unveil MDR Security ServiceDan KobialkaApril 26, 2021Dell Technologies & MSSP Secureworks introduce MDR (managed detection & response) cybersecurity service to protect endpoints, data center networks & cloud services.
Channel investorsUK MSSP Performanta Acquires Microsoft IAM Company Identity ExpertsDan KobialkaApril 20, 2021Performanta acquires Microsoft Gold Security Partner & identity & access management (IAM) company Identity Experts to enhance its Microsoft portfolio.
Endpoint/Device SecurityAT&T Cybersecurity Taps SentinelOne for Managed Endpoint SecurityJoe PanettieriApril 19, 2021AT&T Cybersecurity taps SentinelOne EDR (endpoint detection & response) for managed endpoint security service with SOC & MDR integrations
Security Staff Acquisition & DevelopmentAgileBlue Hires Channel, Marketing, Sales Leaders for SOCaaS Partner ProgramJoe PanettieriApril 8, 2021AgileBlue, a Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS) company, prepares to accelerate white label MSP partner push.
Channel partner programsCybereason MDR Security Embraces North American MSSP PartnersJoe PanettieriApril 6, 2021Cybereason launches Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) partner program in North America. MSSPs gain MDR (managed detection & response) & more.
Channel partner programsData Security Provider Fortanix Unveils Channel Partner ProgramDan KobialkaApril 1, 2021Fortanix launches Partners First to promote data security solutions to channel partners. Scott Hoard, VP of Americas channels, drives effort.