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Cyware announces partnership for EMEA with Cyber Fusion Distribution
Cyware , a vendor in threat intelligence management , security collaboration , orchestration and automated response , SOAR is partnering with Cyber Fusion Distribution , a full-service channel distributor and strategic advisor for cyber vendors . The announcement represents the first distribution partnership in EMEA exclusively focused on SOAR and threat intelligence .
Cyware ’ s industry-first modular platform empowers customers to proactively protect against threats . Its cyber fusion approach helps businesses consolidate their security investments , unifying tools and teams , and break down technology , data , and people silos to enable coordinated threat response actions .
Powered by fully centralised no-code , lowcode automation , it puts all the information analysts need at their fingertips , significantly reducing the time it takes to detect , triage , and respond . The cyber fusion platform works to establish a meaningful step for businesses towards collective defence , which leverages trusted shared intelligence across functions , ecosystems , and industries .
The platform is used by enterprises and government agencies around the globe and is currently the collective defence platform used by over 90 % of the Global ISAC ’ s .
“ This partnership marks an exciting time for us ,” adds John Dams , MD of Cyber Fusion Distribution . “ The SOAR market and the Threat Intelligence market need Cyware more than ever and Cyware ’ s industry-first platform helps enable exactly what we wanted to achieve as a distributor when we started our journey .”
Brett Candon , VP International Cyware states , “ Security Operation Centres have historically been a reactive function , waiting
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for an incident to occur , then using people , tools , and processes to respond . Cyware is enabling customers to proactively protect against threats to take meaningful action before an incident occurs .”
Cyber Fusion is a cyber security specialist distributor . Working with new innovative technologies , with the goal of creating value for partners and vendors , by addressing customer needs and solving the toughest security challenges in the digital environment .
Middlesex University Dubai joins Fortinet Academic Partner Programme
Middlesex University , MDX Dubai announced that it has partnered with Fortinet , the global cybersecurity vendor driving the convergence of networking and security , by joining its Academic Partner Programme . The alliance marks a significant step forward in the university ’ s commitment to elevating cybersecurity education .
“ As malicious actors enhance their attack tactics , the cybersecurity skills gap is widening , impacting organisations across the UAE . Fortinet ’ s 2023 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report found that as a result of unfilled IT positions due to the skills shortage , 68 % of organisations indicate they face additional cyber risks ,” said Alain Penel , Vice President , Middle East , Turkey and CIS , Fortinet .
Professor Fehmida Hussain , Deputy Director of Engagement and Student Experience and Head of Computer
Engineering and Informatics said , “ By integrating Fortinet ’ s NSE certifications into our courses , we aim to empower our students with practical skills and knowledge that is directly applicable in the dynamic field of cybersecurity .”
As part of the Fortinet Training Institute , the Academic Partner Programme is focused on equipping the workforce of the future , collaborating with higher education institutions worldwide to deliver Fortinet ’ s award-winning training and certifications to students , helping learners to become skilled cybersecurity professionals . Fortinet aims to train 1 million individuals in cybersecurity by 2026 .
As an Academic Partner , MDX Dubai will integrate Fortinet NSE certifications directly into its existing courses and also facilitate the content as standalone self-paced learning for students , from the Fortinet Certified Fundamentals to Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist levels . To supplement the course content , MDX Dubai will also be able to use Fortinet network security technologies to give students a hands-on lab experience .
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