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WatchGuard names new regional director for ANZ
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WatchGuard names new regional director for ANZ

WatchGuard Technologies has appointed Anthony Daniel as regional director Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2021
WatchGuard rolls out updates to bring greater security to MSPs
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WatchGuard rolls out updates to bring greater security to MSPs

WatchGuard Technologies has added new features to WatchGuard Cloud, aiming to streamline deployment and unify security services for MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
WatchGuard report tracks rise of network attacks in Q3
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WatchGuard report tracks rise of network attacks in Q3

Rise in attacks on corporate networks during remote work, with WatchGuard observing a 90% increase in network attacks in Q3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020
WatchGuard releases two new firewall appliances
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WatchGuard releases two new firewall appliances

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Remote working to accelerate cyber attacks - WatchGuard
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Remote working to accelerate cyber attacks - WatchGuard

Automation, car hacks, and network worms will be the top cyber security threats in 2021, according to WatchGuard Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint
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WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
WatchGuard names top ANZ channel partners of the year
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WatchGuard names top ANZ channel partners of the year

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
WatchGuard releases two new enterprise-grade APs
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WatchGuard releases two new enterprise-grade APs

WatchGuard unveils two new enterprise-grade access points, the AP225W and AP327X, enhancing Wi-Fi security and connectivity in diverse environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020
Phishers cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic - how to avoid being reeled in
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Phishers cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic - how to avoid being reeled in

COVID-19 crisis brings out the worst in hackers as phishing scams surge, targeting vulnerable individuals and businesses.

By Mark Sinclair • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Surge in encrypted malware prompts warning about detection strategies
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Surge in encrypted malware prompts warning about detection strategies

Massive surge in malware delivery over encrypted connections, with 67% of all malware delivered via HTTPS, says WatchGuard report.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020
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Cybersecurity for remote workers will remain a key challenge for MSPs in 2020

Remote work remains a cybersecurity challenge in 2020, as MSPs in Australia and New Zealand strive to protect firms from rising COVID-19 themed cyber threats.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020
WatchGuard releases firewall appliances for home and SMBs
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WatchGuard releases firewall appliances for home and SMBs

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is WatchGuard Technologies?
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is WatchGuard Technologies?

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams series debuts with an insider look at WatchGuard Technologies, featuring insights from ANZ regional director Mark Sinclair.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
WatchGuard completes acquisition of Panda Security
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WatchGuard completes acquisition of Panda Security

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020
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Cyber alert: tackling the unseen risk that could sink your business in 2020

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

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
Evasive malware reaches record levels - WatchGuard report
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Evasive malware reaches record levels - WatchGuard report

Evasive malware is at an all-time high, with WatchGuard's Q4 2019 report revealing it now constitutes two-thirds of all detections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

Stories from Other Regions

IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget
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IT vendors respond to Federal Government budget

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

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
WatchGuard and Leader Systems launch pay-as-you-go firewall
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WatchGuard and Leader Systems launch pay-as-you-go firewall

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2020