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Fortinet, Ingram Micro bulk up Kiwi resources ready for NSE launch
Firewalls

Fortinet, Ingram Micro bulk up Kiwi resources ready for NSE launch

Ingram Micro enhances its Fortinet accreditation in NZ, gearing up for the NSE certification launch to amplify Kiwi resellers' market prowess.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled
Firewalls

Fortinet's next-generation firewall platforms unveiled

Specialising in high-performance network security, Fortinet has unveiled two next-generation firewall platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2014
Harsh realities hit home for CIOs
Firewalls

Harsh realities hit home for CIOs

IT decision makers are under increasing pressure from the boardroom - and that's impacting the roll-out of new business initiatives.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014
Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever
Firewalls

Advanced threat protection: Now more than ever

Joshua Alcock, Fortinet senior systems engineer, outlines the five critical components to advanced threat protection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2014
19 in a row as Cisco steals the security appliance show...
Firewalls

19 in a row as Cisco steals the security appliance show...

The security appliance market continues to see positive momentum, with the industry recording its 19th consecutive quarter of positive growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
Fortinet NZ: Secure wireless internet offers big opportunities
Unified Communications

Fortinet NZ: Secure wireless internet offers big opportunities

Fortinet NZ unveils that safeguarding Wi-Fi could be lucrative for resellers, urging them to seize the growing demand for secure networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2014
Network segmentation gateways to the centre
Firewalls

Network segmentation gateways to the centre

'Super firewalls' or network segmentation gateways, have the potential to deliver on the power of the cloud, says Fortinet's Jack Chan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
Fortinet explains why secure Wi-Fi is no longer an oxymoron...
Firewalls

Fortinet explains why secure Wi-Fi is no longer an oxymoron...

A security-centric infrastructure enables you to secure your Wi-Fi network with confidence, says Fortinet's Scott Cowan.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2014
Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware
Malware

Kiwis warned to watch out for mobile ransomware

Mobile ransomware is on the rise, warns security company Fortinet, with threats increasing for both iOS and Android devices.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit
Firewalls

Fortinet drives ANZ growth with new recruit

Fortinet appoints Gary Gardiner as Director of Engineering to lead its sales engineering team in ANZ and support the company's growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
More on me: Jon McGettigan, Fortinet NZ
Firewalls

More on me: Jon McGettigan, Fortinet NZ

From cycle shop to tech leader, Jon McGettigan's journey to Fortinet NZ maps the route of an unexpected career turn fuelled by passion and planning.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2014
Fortinet leads industry in Zero-Day discoveries
Firewalls

Fortinet leads industry in Zero-Day discoveries

Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs discovered 18 critical zero-day vulnerabilities in 2013, more than any other network security vendor in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2014
2014: The year of transparency
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2014: The year of transparency

In 2014, transparency becomes crucial for online security. Richard Henderson highlights how honesty and partnership with customers can restore trust in NZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2014
Fortinet's Top 5 threat predictions for 2014…
Malware

Fortinet's Top 5 threat predictions for 2014…

Fortinet unveils top 5 cybersecurity threats for 2014, including Android malware expansion and increased encryption.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2013
Virtualised security: Hybrid protection for your clients
Virtualisation

Virtualised security: Hybrid protection for your clients

A virtualised world calls for virtualised security. Jon McGettigan, Fortinet New Zealand general manager provides the low-down.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace
Firewalls

Fortinet claims a hardening stance towards BYOD in the workplace

Fortinet exposes a 42% surge in Gen Y workers flouting corporate BYOD rules, heightening cyber risks and data misuse concerns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 26th Oct 2013
10 things you didn't know about Fortinet…
Malware

10 things you didn't know about Fortinet…

Here's what you didn't know about the manufacturer of network security appliances and unified threat management (UTM).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2013
BTG goes Gold with Fortinet
Firewalls

BTG goes Gold with Fortinet

BTG elevates to Gold Partner Status with Fortinet, showcasing its blend of mid-size agility and top-tier ability in New Zealand's tech sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2013
White hot WhiteGold NZ nails new security vendors
Firewalls

White hot WhiteGold NZ nails new security vendors

WhiteGold has continued to stamp its mark on the security distribution market, securing deals with both Sourcefire and Fortinet.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013