WatchGuard Technologies stories

WatchGuard Technologies has acquired CyGlass Technology Services to power AI-based network detection and response and open XDR capabilities. 

Management at Check Point Software and WatchGuard Technologies have responded regarding the OAIC 1H 2023 Notifiable Data Breaches Report.

The introduction of this new product enables MSPs to provide optimal modern cybersecurity delivery from WatchGuard Cloud.

WatchGuard Technologies' latest Threat Lab Report reveals new browser-based social engineering trends, revealing China and Russia behind 75% of new threats. 

While the new tool can clearly deliver big benefits to individuals and businesses, it also has the ability to amplify the severity and complexity of cyber threats.

WatchGuard Technologies has announced its ANZ Partner of the Year Awards for 2022 at the company’s regional Apogee partner conference in Phuket, Thailand.

While the data showed declines in network-detected malware, endpoint ransomware increased 627%, and malware associated with phishing campaigns continued to be a threat.

ThreatSync is a comprehensive XDR solution included as part of WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform architecture.

"This new generation of Fireboxes takes full advantage of our Unified Security Platform architecture, enabling MSPs to provide robust solutions and simplified management."

Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the entire range of WatchGuard’s products in the Australian market, joining Dicker Data NZ.

WatchGuard has released its Firebox NV5 VPN gateway tabletop appliance and the AP332CR, a new Wi-Fi 6 access point for rugged deployments.

WatchGuard Technologies has announced that it has been recognised as a leader by GigaOm in its latest Radar Report on the EDR market.

Miercom found that WatchGuard’s MFA AuthPoint proved superior in authentication provisioning, deployment and security testing.

The Q2 Internet Security Report found office exploits continue to spread more than any other category of malware.

Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to a new report. 

The way people connect with applications and data has changed, users are remotely accessing resources that could be stored anywhere from a corporate data center to the cloud.

WatchGuard Technologies has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Vector Capital to make a large new equity investment in the business.

Sydney-headquartered Greenlight ITC won Partner of the Year Award while Christchurch-based Manux Solutions won New Zealand Partner of the Year. 

The latest quarterly WatchGuard Threat Lab report shows network attacks at the highest point over the past three years.

WatchGuard also reports that more than half of all malware is now delivered via encrypted connections.

"Though we commend Microsoft for making this bold move, we believe all single-factor authentication mechanisms are the wrong choice and repeat password mistakes of old."

Based in Sydney, Liao will be responsible for driving all aspects of WatchGuard’s Australian and New Zealand channel business, including managing distributors and channel, and overseeing campaigns.

"WatchGuard continues to deliver on its vision of our Unified Security Platform that enables MSPs to offer a comprehensive set of enterprise-grade security services to protect businesses of all sizes."

The addition of Wi-Fi in WatchGuard Cloud provides cross-platform integration and centralised management, simplifying how partners purchase, deploy and manage products and services.