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Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings
Internet of Things

Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings

Check Point's ANZ partners will be first in the world to market with new channel-driven threat-as-a-service offerings providing threat cloud services.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point
Cybersecurity

Employees download new malware every four seconds, says Check Point

Check Point report: Employees unwittingly download new malware every four seconds, posing a stark threat to global cyber security.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT
Microsoft

Check Point defines new era of security in cloud IT

Check Point pioneers a new cloud IT security era with its advanced threat prevention and unified management across all cloud platforms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS
Malware

Check Point says beware of the Trident Exploits on iOS

UAE activist targeted by 'Trident' - a trio of zero-day iOS exploits enabling total device control, discovered by Toronto researchers.

By Research Team • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB
Channel development

Check Point appoints new ANZ director of distribution & SMB

Check Point Software has appointed Kash Sharma as the company's new director of distribution and SMB for Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016
Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices
Semiconductors

Check Point uncovers new vulnerabilities affecting millions of devices

Over 900 million Android smartphones and tablets are vulnerable to four new vulnerabilities, according to researchers from Check Point Software.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
Check Point's new Technical Assistance Centres complement channel partners
Support

Check Point's new Technical Assistance Centres complement channel partners

Check Point has announced a new Technical Assistance Centre (TAC), 24x7 Incident Response Services for customers & channel partners in the ANZ region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast
Malware

Check Point research: 2300 active global malware families - and they're growing fast

The amount of global malware families just keeps going, with an increase of 15% in May 2016, totalling 2300 unique and active malware families.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills
Malware

Check Point warns against email scammers posing as utility bills

Ransomware spread via fake utility bills is being reported by the Check Point Incident Response Team. The campaign uses realistic looking emails.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Photo gallery: Duo resellers board the sushi train
Duo

Photo gallery: Duo resellers board the sushi train

Duo and Check Point treated their resellers to a fun 'Japanese style' evening out in Auckland recently - and we have the evidence...

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users
Cloud Services

Check Point rolls out email protection solution for Office 365 users

Check Point expands SandBlast Zero-Day protection, preventing latest malware from reaching Microsoft Office 365 email customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators
Distributed Denial of Service

Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators

The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Protecting critical infrastructure comes down to three key things
Cybersecurity

Protecting critical infrastructure comes down to three key things

Cybersecurity trifecta: IT vigilance, insider threat awareness, and robust equipment defenses key to safeguarding infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises
Encryption

Check Point brings advanced threat protection to SMBs and enterprises

Check Point has launched a range of advanced threat prevention platforms to combat the growing frequency of cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Check Point Software stories

Cybertech conference highlights rise in APAC cyber attacks
Malware

Cybertech conference highlights rise in APAC cyber attacks

Cyber attacks on APAC companies rise from 160 to 1,667 in four months, with Locky ransomware partly to blame. #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Check Point to host Australian channel partners in Israel
Partner Programmes

Check Point to host Australian channel partners in Israel

Check Point is partnering with Arrow ECS to host its inaugural Australia Channel Partner Trip to Israel next week.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point

Check Point has promoted Craig McGregor to head up its Australian channel as the vendor looks to increase share and help partners increase revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security
Cybersecurity

It's about time Australian businesses invested in cyber security

Cyber crime costs Australia over $1 billion annually, but many businesses fail to publicly acknowledge breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016