Untangle is now part of Arista Networks
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
“The shift to work from home, shop from home, school at home has dramatically extended the global cyber-attack surface. The days of being able to provide access controls have been replaced with edge-less, multi-cloud, multi-device collaboration across multiple platforms being accessed by billions of global devices. The global pandemic did not alter the dynamics of what was to come but did accelerate the global transition to edge computing. Bolt-on security measures are simply too tactical and too expensive to deploy and manage. The paradigm shift to perimeter-free computing has highlighted th ..read more
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Untangle Expands Command Center to Support European Customers
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
Untangle Command Center now available, hosted entirely on European cloud infrastructure SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 15, 2022 – Untangle® Inc., a leader in comprehensive network security for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises, today announced the expansion of its award-winning cloud-based management tool, Untangle Command Center, to better serve the needs of its growing European customer base. A key component of the Untangle Network Security Framework, along with Untangle’s NG Firewall and Micro Edge, Command Center is now available to European customers hosted entirely ..read more
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Channel Partners Evolve to Enable Hybrid Work and Combat Rising Cyberattacks
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
As the industry looks toward 2022, it must also acknowledge the recent turbulent past. Through two unprecedented years of a pandemic and record breaking cyberattacks, Channel Partners across the globe have provided network security solutions to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in a variety of industries. And throughout 2021, they continued to face challenges in the cybersecurity market – in office vs remote work, rising cyberattacks, customers who don’t want to change what’s working, etc. In Untangle’s annual 2021 Voice of the Channel and 2022 Predictions Report, over 1500 Channel Partners ..read more
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Untangle Uplevels Dispersed Network Security with Micro Edge 4.0
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
Micro Edge with Web Filter Assesses URL Risks and Blocks Malicious Websites SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 1, 2022 – Untangle® Inc., a leader in comprehensive network security for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises, today announced Micro Edge 4.0 with Web Filter powered by Webroot BrightcloudⓇ. Micro Edge, formerly SD-WAN Router, now provides customers with a real-time assessment of the risk posed when opening a URL and blocks access to high risk sites. The result is a safer network and increased business productivity. According to the 2021 SMB IT Security Report, 75% of s ..read more
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The IoT Makes Life and Work Easier; What That Means for Cybersecurity
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
The Internet of Things (IoT) is playing an increasingly important role in our business and personal lives. It has evolved to include devices we never dreamed of just a few years ago. Smart refrigerators, TVs, surveillance cameras, cars, watches: the list of connected devices continues to grow exponentially. According to Statista, the number of IoT connected devices worldwide is estimated to reach 30.9 billion units by 2025. While connected devices can make our lives easier at home and in the workplace, they can also expand the attack surface for cybercriminals. What is IoT? The Internet, as w ..read more
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Report: Untangle Finds Channel Partners Saw 70% Increase in Inquiries Following Major Cyberattacks
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by fabio.angelosanto@centrorestaurovenaria.it
1y ago
Growing Zero Trust Offerings a Priority for Channel Partners in 2022 SAN JOSE, Calif. – February 15, 2022 – Untangle® Inc., a leader in comprehensive network security for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises, today announced the results for its annual Voice of the Channel and Predictions Report. The report surveyed Untangle’s global network of more than 1,500 Channel Partners to learn about challenges faced over the last year, customer threats, current service portfolios, and the trends that will shape strategic business decisions for their organizations moving forward ..read more
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The State of Cybersecurity in Education
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by fabio.angelosanto@centrorestaurovenaria.it
1y ago
While recent attacks on infrastructure have taken center stage, what is less publicized is the rise in cyberattacks on schools. In 2020, K-12 schools alone saw a rise of 18% to 408 breaches.1 Indeed, schools faced a barrage of attacks such data breaches, leaks, ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as an alarming new threat in the form of invasions of online classrooms. In 2020 and 2021 ransomware attacks on schools and universities included: Broward County Public Schools, Florida, the 6th-largest school district in the US, was hacked and threatened with leaking student and teacher inform ..read more
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Untangle SD-WAN Router is Now Micro Edge
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
What’s in a Name? Starting January 12, 2022, SD-WAN Router will be renamed to Micro Edge. It has been over two years since we launched SD-WAN Router, and in that time the product has evolved into much more than a router. With this transformation, we felt a name change was in order as it continues to evolve and to position it for the future. Micro Edge continues to be a lightweight network edge device that provides secure branch connectivity, optimizes existing internet infrastructure, and prioritizes business critical applications to maximize employee productivity. What’s behind the name? “Mi ..read more
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2021 Cybersecurity Wrap-up and Trends for 2022
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by jeffs@mweb.co.za
1y ago
As 2021 wraps up, we’re taking stock of the year from our cybersecurity point of view. After a tumultuous 2020, this year continued to be a roller coaster of new workplace conditions, disruptive cyberattacks and optimism in government action. Below we list our top 3 trends and hacks that stood out for 2021, followed by what we see are the trends to watch for in 2022. 2021 TRENDS Hybrid Work If 2020 was the year of WFH (work from home), 2021 was the year of hybrid work. In many respects, it’s fascinating how much the workplace has changed in two years. Before 2020, while some businesses embrac ..read more
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How to Reduce the Financial Impact of Cyberattacks to Your Business
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by fabio.angelosanto@centrorestaurovenaria.it
1y ago
There has been a steady stream of significant cyberattacks headlining the news since December 2020 and the Sunburst attack on SolarWinds Orion platform. Fueled by the anonymity afforded by payments made in cryptocurrency, cyber criminals have stepped up their attacks and have gotten bolder with their ransom demands, often seeking millions of dollars. While these large attacks garner much attention, cyberattacks continue to affect businesses of all sizes, including small and medium businesses (SMBs). To combat these attacks, security professionals and IT Departments are implementing more detec ..read more
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