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SECURITY NEWS Evanssion partners with Zimperium to deliver AI- driven enterprise mobile security E vanssion, a leading regional value- added distributor (VAD) for cloud transformation and cybersecurity solutions, has signed a distribution agreement with Zimperium, a global leader in mobile device security. Through this partnership, Evanssion will provide Zimperium’s Zimperium’s patented z9 Machine Learning detection engine uses Artificial Intelligence to power zIPS, a leading mobile on-device intrusion prevention system app, and zIAP, an embedded, in-app protection SDK that delivers self-protecting iOS and Android apps as well as comprehensive complete mobile threat defence platform to help customers across the MENA region secure both corporate-owned and bring-your- own devices (BYOD) and the mobile enterprise apps. Zimperium is the only provider of real-time, on-device protection against both known and unknown threats, enabling detection and remediation of attacks on all three levels – the device, the network and the application. app risk analysis with z3A. To date, z9 has detected 100% of zero-day device exploits without requiring an update or suffering from the delays and limitations of cloud- based detection or legacy security architectures. Sheik Abideen, Vice President, Evanssion, said: “We believe Zimperium will address the need for comprehensive mobile threat defence and protect user devices, networks and applications in real-time.” Sectigo expands into Middle East S ectigo (formerly Comodo CA), a leading commercial certificate authority and a leader in web security solutions, has announced expansion to the Middle East through market-leading partners, including BroadBITS, Checksum Consultancy Co., and Hayyan Horizons. The partnerships enable enterprises in Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, to advance their digital identity strategies using Sectigo web security solutions in combination with best- practice consulting services. Victor Schooling, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa, Sectigo, said: “Business email compromise (BEC) attacks are on the rise. In 2018, spoofing or BEC attacks rose 250% and spear-phishing attacks in companies saw a 70% increase (IndustryWeek). INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS Issue 23 “Organisations throughout the Gulf States and Jordan are eager for email encryption and digital signing solutions that minimise these and other risks. We’ve chosen our initial Middle East partners for their excellent reputations and commitment to addressing important cybersecurity challenges.” Sheik Abideen, Vice President, Evanssion In January, Sectigo announced more than 20% year-over-year (YoY) growth, including nearly 40% YoY channel sales increase, stemming from demand for its enterprise solutions that deliver automated PKI management for public and private certificates. The company also recently revamped its channel partner programme, providing its resellers with additional support tools and marketing resources. 13