Orchestra Group’s Harmony solutions manage protection, prevent malicious WiFi, Bluetooth and IoT threats, and continuously test cybersecurity controls!

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Adelaide, Australia – 12 April 2021: Cybersecurity specialist, emt Distribution, now part of rhipe, today announced that Israel-based Orchestra Group – which provides cybersecurity platforms for seamless cybersecurity management and operations – has expanded its reach to include Australia, New Zealand and APAC, with a new distribution agreement.

emt Distribution, a leading value-added distributor, offers cybersecurity solutions that address the Australian Signals Directorate’s top four mitigation strategies – dubbed Catch, Patch and Match – as well as the broader strategies in the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM).

emt now offers the full range of Orchestra Group’s Harmony solutions to channel partners, MSPs and MSSPs. They include the Harmony IoT solution, which accurately identifies and prevents, in real-time, malicious airborne threats through the attack surfaces of WiFi, Bluetooth and IoT devices. Harmony IoT provides enterprise-grade defence that quickly and easily identifies, monitors and protects all smart connected devices operating within and around the protected area as well as the ability to comply with related organisational policies and industry regulation.

Meanwhile, Harmony Purple serves as a combined, automated red team and blue team within the organisation’s networks. Harmony Purple provides next generation, enterprise-level security tools that continuously analyse and prioritise the threats, in order to create the most effective cyber risk mitigation strategies.

“Effectively identifying threats against a dispersed wireless network with remote or on-the-move workers, multiple locations and a plethora of connected devices has been almost impossible in the past,” said Scott Hagenus, Senior Sales Manager for emt Distribution. “Orchestra Group’s Harmony IoT makes massive headway into solving this problem.

“Harmony IoT gives full visibility into what networks and devices pose a threat and are interacting with a business’s network of interest. It also provides a defensive capability. The ability to block wireless borne attacks for organisations of all sizes is a huge win,” said Hagenus.

“In addition, Harmony Purple’s ability to test the effectiveness of security controls and their weak points allows organisations to continuously adjust their defences for the best security posture achievable with their current infrastructure.”

The new partnership with emt Distribution further extends Orchestra’s distribution network which already covers the EMEA, North America and South America regions.

“Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific are focus markets in Orchestra Group’s growth plan,” said Yair Poplawski, GM of Orchestra’s APAC branch. “emt Distribution represents all the qualities we are looking for in a value-added distributor. It has a highly experienced team with a thorough understanding of the unique needs of users in the region as well as strong professional chain of resellers to support them. This new partnership is an important step in building our presence in the region.”

“emt Distribution is delighted to add Orchestra’s Harmony Platform and security solutions to our cybersecurity portfolio,” said Richard Rundle, CEO of emt Distribution. “Australian and New Zealand CISOs are facing an increasingly complex threat landscape as they try to protect their organisations. Offering these services to MSPs and MSSPs looking to further assist their clients improve their cyber security posture with tangible results will help strengthen their position as trusted security partners.”

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emt distribution acquired by rhipe

Global software distributor rhipe has acquired emt distribution to expand its cybersecurity-focused offerings.  rhipe is best known as the Cloud Channel Company, providing licensing, business development and knowledge services that support services providers, system integrators and software vendors to accelerate the adoption of the cloud by end customers.

About Rhipe:

Founded in 2003 as NewLease the business has grown to become the leading cloud software licensing expert in the Asia-Pacific region. From the outset rhipe has specialised in supporting the service provider community in their adoption of the Cloud. This was focused on subscription software licensing models from international vendors. As the cloud has gained traction across the industry rhipe has extended their offerings to include additional subscription licensing programs as well as more traditional programs that have become more “Cloud friendly” e.g. Microsoft Dynamics and other Microsoft volume license programs (LSP/LAR).

A unique player in the field of software distribution, rhipe is focused on enabling and accelerating adoption of the Cloud, creating a powerful combination of company culture and core competencies, without conflicts from existing revenue models or direct to end customer service offerings.

 

Media Release: https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/687349/rhipe-buys-emt-distribution-11m/

emt Distribution brings leading enterprise-level Netsparker dynamic application security testing solution to ANZ and APAC

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With enterprise functionality and unrivalled accuracy, Netsparker complements Acunetix web vulnerability scanning solution that meets the needs of SMBs

Adelaide, Australia  – 18 November 2020: Cybersecurity specialist, emt Distribution, today announced that it will bring the Netsparker enterprise-level dynamic application security testing (DAST) solution to Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region under an expanded distribution agreement.

 

emt Distribution also offers the Acunetix web vulnerability scanning solution that cost-effectively meets the needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs). Both solutions deliver web application security, with the enterprise-level Netsparker focusing on absolute accuracy and automation. emt’s Adelaide and Singapore offices will now offer the full range of Netsparker and Acunetix solutions to channel partners, MSPs and MSSPs.

 

emt Distribution, a leading value-added distributor, offers cybersecurity solutions that address the Australian Signals Directorate’s top four mitigation strategies as well as the broader strategies in the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM).

 

Netsparker is designed so that enterprises can fully automate all their web security processes – including automatic vulnerability assessment, and automatic discovery and protection of web assets – so they can avoid resource-intensive manual processes. With Netsparker reports, enterprises can also meet their compliance requirements.

 

Netsparker is the only product that delivers automatic verification of vulnerabilities. Its Proof-Based Scanning™ technology safely exploits any vulnerabilities found, generating a proof-of-exploit or proof-of-concept to rule out false positives. Users do not have to manually verify findings and can immediately proceed with the fixing of security flaws.

 

Netsparker scans any type of web application, provides actionable results, and integrates with company workflow tools to close the loop between IT and developers. Its built-in team management and vulnerability management features enable enterprises to create roles, assign issues, overview the remediation process, and retest after completion.

 

Under the expanded distribution agreement, emt Distribution will invest additional on-the-ground support and educational resources for both Netsparker and Acunetix in the region. This will see emt Distribution provide qualifying resellers with proof-of-concept keys, easy access to product trials, and assistance with customer demonstrations, all within a 24 hour turnaround time.

 

“emt Distribution is delighted to add Netsparker to our web vulnerability scanning and dynamic application security testing portfolio,” said Shane Mahney, General Manager of emt Distribution. “Our channel partners will be able to deliver even higher levels of accuracy and automation for their enterprise customers. It will give them a high-end alternative to Acunetix, which has proved very successful in meeting the security needs of web application developers, development operations teams and SMBs.”

 

“We are excited to be working with emt Distribution to expand our presence in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region,” said Kevin Abela, VP of Global Channel Development at Invicti Security, owner of the Netsparker and Acunetix brands. “With cyber security risks continually on the rise, we want to ensure the best possible reach and support to make our customers’ web applications as secure as possible.”

 

About emt Distribution

emt Distribution is an Adelaide-based value added distributor and vendor representative with a presence in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, UAE and South Africa. It also works closely with like-minded distributors in the UK, Netherlands and Germany. emt offers cyber security solutions that address the top four mitigation strategies to prevent cyber security incidents, the broader strategies in the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) and solutions to address Cyber Threat Management.

 

emt Distribution assists channel partners, MSPs and MSSPs to deliver cyber security solutions their customers need. emt offers pre and post-sales support, channel development, engaged sales processes and marketing assistance for both vendors and channel partners. See: www.emtdist.com

 

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emt Distribution Signs bluedog Security Monitoring to Bring Affordable Cybersecurity Services to SMBs in ANZ and APAC

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bluedog disrupts security monitoring market, putting enterprise-level services within reach of all organisations, including small and medium businesses

Adelaide, Australia & Singapore – 13 October 2020: Cybersecurity specialist, emt Distribution, today announced that UK-based bluedog Security Monitoring – which aims to make monitoring services accessible to businesses of all sizes – has expanded its reach to include Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific with a new distribution agreement.

 

emt Distribution, a leading value-added distributor, offers cybersecurity solutions that address the Australian Signals Directorate’s top four mitigation strategies – dubbed Catch, Patch and Match – as well as the broader strategies in the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM).

 

bluedog, which is headquartered in London with a security operations centre in Manila, is disrupting the market for security monitoring. The company provides a level of network protection typically only afforded by large corporations, putting it within reach of all organisations. This includes offering high quality technology, support and service to small and medium businesses (SMBs), helping protect them from cyber threats.

 

emt’s Adelaide and Singapore offices now offer the full range of bluedog’s solutions to channel partners, MSPs and MSSPs. They include the popular bluedog Microsoft® Office 365™ Monitoring, a low cost work-from-home solution that allows organisations with remote workers to protect their data – the only one of its type backed by a live security team.

 

Meanwhile, the bluedog virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) service provides access to an experienced security professional to assess risk and ensure compliance with standards; while the managed detection and response (MDR) service allows even small organisations to have the reassurance of 24-hour monitoring.

 

“Fixing incidents after they have happened is notoriously difficult and expensive, and can be massively disruptive to organisations with limited cybersecurity resources,” said Shane Mahney, General Manager of emt Distribution. “Organisations need a collaborative range of systems and support services to fight cyber attackers effectively. bluedog provides a robust stack of preventive solutions to fill the gaps many organisations have.”

 

The new partnership with emt Distribution further extends bluedog’s distribution network which already covers Europe, the Middle East, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.

 

“Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific are key markets for bluedog,” said Paul Lomax, CEO of bluedog. “emt Distribution has a highly experienced team with a thorough understanding of the needs of users in the region. This new partnership is an important step in building our worldwide network.”

 

“emt Distribution is delighted to add bluedog’s advanced network security solutions to our cybersecurity portfolio,” said Richard Rundle, CEO of emt Distribution. “bluedog’s entry into the region gives our channel partners and their customers access to a new level of cybersecurity protection with enterprise-grade sophistication at an accessible price point.”

 

About bluedog Security Monitoring

Privately held and headquartered in London UK, bluedog Security Monitoring provides essential cybersecurity technology that helps businesses to monitor, protect and secure their business systems. Our people deliver insight and provide solutions to security issues across business networks, safeguarding the employees, customers and reputation of any business. For further information see www.bluedog-security.com.

 

About emt Distribution

emt Distribution is an Adelaide-based value added distributor and vendor representative with a presence in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, UAE and South Africa. It also works closely with like-minded distributors in the UK, Netherlands and Germany. emt offers cyber security solutions that address the top four mitigation strategies to prevent cyber security incidents, the broader strategies in the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) and solutions to address Cyber Threat Management.

 

emt Distribution assists channel partners, MSPs and MSSPs to deliver cyber security solutions their customers need. emt offers pre and post-sales support, channel development, engaged sales processes and marketing assistance for both vendors and channel partners. See: www.emtdist.com

 

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emt Distribution signs Layer 8 Security to address the human dimension of cyber risk prevention

Reseller partners can offer first fully measurable Security Behaviour Framework and Cyber Escape Room training adventures in Australia, New Zealand and Asia

Adelaide, Australia – 18 February 2020: Cyber security software specialist, emt Distribution, today announced an agreement with Australian company, Layer 8 Security to offer a complete suite of security awareness solutions leveraging progressive training techniques to effectively improve human response to cyber attacks.

 

Layer 8 Security developed the first fully measurable Security Behaviour Framework and Cyber Escape Room training adventures in Australia, New Zealand and Asia as part of its security awareness suite. These address the shortcomings of traditional security awareness training programs which typically tick a compliance box without effectively preventing cyber attacks.

 

“Security awareness training should be more than an annual one-size-fits-all computer-based training course and a simulated social engineering attack,” said Robert de Haan, CEO and Founder of Layer 8 Security. “To truly address the human dimension of cyber risk prevention, measurements of each individuals’ attitude, behaviour, culture and knowledge must be taken into account.”

 

Layer 8 Security’s Security Behaviour Framework employs a cyclical model of assessment, education, reinforcement, and measurement. Individuals are tested at different times from receiving training, for example, to properly understand how they have progressed. “Our framework has helped our customers change behaviours within their organisations and reduce the damage caused by cyber criminals, malware infections and phishing attacks by up to 90%,” said de Haan.

 

Layer 8 Security’s Cyber Escape Room training adventures, like other parts of the solutions suite, address local standards, requirements and cyber risks. Embedded lessons cover areas such as passwords, physical security, remote access and mobile devices. They also function as team building events and dramatically improve knowledge retention which can be as low as 5-10% using computer-based training alone.

 

“Knowledge retention is key to a successful cyber security awareness program,” said Scott Hagenus, CMO for emt Distribution. “Government initiatives and compliance regimes often recommend or require cyber security awareness training. But if you want this stuff to stick, and get an actual improvement in cyber risk prevention, Layer 8 Security is a better choice.”

 

Under the agreement, emt Distribution will execute a 100% channel strategy and expand Layer 8 Security’s existing base of IT Security resellers in Australia, and recruit partners in New Zealand and Asia as well. emt is implementing a broad channel program with ongoing lead generation and pre-sales support. This builds on the channel program created by Layer 8 Security when it moved to a 100% channel sales model in 2019.

 

The security awareness training market exceeds A$1.5 billion globally with annual growth of about 13%, according to research firm Gartner. Layer 8 Security doubled staff numbers and more than doubled revenues in the last year. “I expect that growth to accelerate with the partnership between Layer 8 Security and emt Distribution,” said de Haan.

 

As well as receiving additional revenue with healthy margins in a growing segment of the cyber security market, Layer 8 Security partners benefit in other ways.

 

The company’s Security Behaviour Framework includes a gap analysis which identifies issues partners can address through other cyber security solutions. This deepens customer engagement and leads to additional business opportunities. Partners also receive cyber security awareness training as part of their enablement program, helping to give them a good understanding of how their customers will benefit.

 

About emt Distribution

emt Distribution is an Adelaide-based value added distributor and vendor representative with a presence in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, UAE and South Africa. It also works closely with like-minded distributors in the UK, Netherlands and Germany. emt offers cyber security solutions that address the top four mitigation strategies to prevent cyber security incidents, the broader strategies in the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM) and solutions to address Cyber Threat Management.

 

emt Distribution assists channel partners, MSPs and MSSPs to deliver cyber security solutions their customers need. emt offers pre and post-sales support, channel development, engaged sales processes and marketing assistance for both vendors and channel partners. See: www.emtdist.com

 

Media Contact

Chris Bowes

Bowes Communications

+61 (0)2 9387 2332

[email protected]