Author: John Rickman

As the Early Access of ESET Cloud Office Security (ECOS) is in full swing, we are preparing for the launch of the product for general availability. I would like to inform you that the global launch is planned for October 29, 2020. ECOS will be available for customers as an standalone offering first and later added to new B2B Offering. If you are new to this product, here is a short description: ESET Cloud Office Security provides advanced preventive protection for Microsoft 365 applications against malware, spam and phishing attacks via an easy-to-use cloud management console. The key benefits we…

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By Alex Teh, CEO at Chillisoft – Microsoft Defender (previously Windows Defender) is currently one of the most widely used antivirus software thanks to the fact that it is pre-embedded since Windows 8 and the wide adoption of Windows 10. Does this mean other consumer or SOHO grade security software like ESET NOD 32 (EAV) or ESET Internet Security (EIS) is no longer needed? With many still recovering from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses are looking at ways to tighten up their budgets. However, cybersecurity is not something that businesses should take lightly. In the latest Q2…

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LogRhythm, the company powering today’s security operations centres (SOCs), has announced that Chillsoft has been awarded the vendor’s Distributor of the Year for Australia and New Zealand for 2020. The award was based on Chillisoft’s robust sales of LogRhythm security solutions over the past year, as well as its ability to deliver value-added services, strong partner relationships, and successful marketing programs. “Chillisoft is a trusted partner for New Zealand businesses and has performed consistently well for LogRhythm in New Zealand, adding strategic value to the relationship. As a valued added distributor, the company has gone above and beyond to drive…

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2 June 2020, Auckland, New Zealand – Kiwi cybersecurity specialist distributor with 20+ years of experience, Chillisoft, adds Imperva to its stable of Gartner-leading cybersecurity solutions. Imperva is an analyst-recognised cybersecurity leader championing the fight to secure data and applications wherever they reside. Chillisoft CEO, Alex Teh comments: “Imperva is an exciting addition to our portfolio as they provide leading solutions in the enterprise data security, web application, BOT protection, and CDN markets. Due to recent global events like Covid-19, the race to online ecommerce business as a primary business tool has never been more important. The need to not…

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Auckland – October 2, 2019 – LogRhythm, the company powering the world’s enterprise security operations centers (SOCs), announced today that it launched the first True Unlimited Data Plan for its NextGen SIEM. Historically, organisations have paid more as data ingestion increased. While others in the industry have previously claimed to support unlimited data plans, they have always come with a catch. LogRhythm is changing that in an effort to provide predictability for CISOs; therefore, combatting the risk of unprotected data. Big data volumes are growing exponentially, and the amount and severity of breaches continue to rise. CISOs are feeling the…

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ESET Full Disk Encryption (EFDE) is a new product designed to protect unauthorised access to a business’s valuable data. Available as an add-on to the recently updated ESET remote management consoles – ESET Cloud Administrator and ESET Security Management Center – EFDE is the latest solution to keep a company’s data safe in the event of theft or loss of devices, ultimately keeping data secure in both the physical and digital realms. Protecting business interests Physical loss or theft of devices, such as mobile phones and laptops, is a very serious concern for many companies. Aside from the cost of…

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ESET – a global leader in information security – has been named as the only Challenger in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms* two years in a row. ESET was evaluated based on its ability to execute and its completeness of vision. ESET believes this placement reflects its consistent competence in offering maximum protection for enterprises. “In our view, to be named the only challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant last year was a huge achievement for ESET; to have received the recognition for a second year running proves our determination to continue to deliver the best…

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Chillisoft Scholarship in Cybersecurity, the inaugural recipient, Samuel Dobson, has now graduated and has begun work on his PhD. Samuel’s PhD is in the emerging field of post-quantum cryptography. He is studying the mathematics behind one of the most popular post-quantum candidates, Supersingular Isogeny-based Cryptography, which uses maps between elliptic curves instead of points on elliptic curves like current “classical” cryptography uses. “I was awarded the scholarship in 2018. It is so generous of Chillisoft to fund this scholarship each year to help students like me. As I go into my PhD studies for the next few years, the money…

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