Heathrow, 9th March October 2011
Armadillo are happy to announce that we have signed a partnership agreement with innovative APT solution specialist FireEye
FireEye Malware Protection Systems provide next generation network threat prevention to safeguard valuable data and networks against Modern Malware infiltration and data theft/alteration/destruction. The FireEye Malware Protection System breaks the Modern Malware infection lifecycle by stopping inbound, zero hour, targeted attacks, outbound data exfiltration callbacks, and dynamically inoculating networks from future attacks through both local and global intelligence. FireEye finds and blocks the 90% of Modern Malware attacks that conventional defenses miss, at network speeds and near-zero false positive rates, delivering an extremely low security TCO.
FireEye has pioneered the use of transparent virtual machines operating in a network appliance to block inbound, zero-day, targeted attacks and to analyze malware infections in real time. Also, it blocks unauthorized, outbound communications to criminal C&C servers to stop data exfiltration attempts. Taking this multilayered approach, FireEye has the unique capability to provide real-time malware intelligence gathered from a global customer base and shared via the FireEye Malware Analysis and Exchange (MAX) Cloud Intelligence network. FireEye offers a fundamentally new technology to defend against zero-day, targeted attacks, bots, Trojans, and advanced, persistent threats.
KEY TECHNOLOGY FEATURES:
- Multi-stage inspection and blocking engine that stops known and zero-day attacks while simultaneously eliminating false positives. The multi-stage inspection process unifies virtualization and network security to accurately block Modern Malware that are used to penetrate networks and steal resources and sensitive data
- Malware-VM analysis utilizes proprietary and trade secret virtualization technology to analyze and confirm true, zero-day malware, such as Trojans, targeted attacks, bots, VM-aware malware, and advanced, persistent threats
- Malware-Callback filter blocks outbound callbacks based on local malware intelligence from the Malware-VM analysis as well as based on global malware intelligence provided by the MAX Cloud Intelligence network
Newly discovered malware is installed to completion within the FireEye Malware-VM filter so that malware file locations, new registry keys, corrupted DLL’s, etc. are all tracked in addition to outbound, callback destinations. Now, analysis of polymorphic Modern Malware can be reliably automated to create dynamic blocking of inbound zero-day attacks and its outbound transmissions. Local zero-day malware intelligence is dynamically-generated by each Malware-VM filter to provide real-time malware forensics used to protect the local network. This analysis can be shared globally through the MAX Cloud Intelligence network for use by all subscribers to stop data and resource thefts.
For further information please contact: sales@armadillouk.com
Heathrow, 26th January 2011
RSA Announces Authentication Manager Express
Small and mid-sized organizations generally have been priced out of deploying strong authentication solutions, yet their security needs are no less critical than much larger organizations.
On Wednesday January 26th, 2011 RSA will introduce its newest addition to the RSA Authentication portfolio: RSA Authentication Manager Express. RSA Authentication Manager Express rounds out our authentication product line and helps you meet the cost-competitive and convenience requirements of the mid-market. The product, which implements seamlessly and quickly into the widest array of environments, is designed to be one of the easiest, user-friendly ways to offer secure remote access to end users.
Features & Benefits
- Convenient/User-friendly – Provide convenient access for users accustomed to the simplicity of password access: simple enrollment, nothing to manage, typically seamless authentication.
- Self-learning, Proven Risk Engine – Assure that only approved users can access sensitive company information.
- Layered Authentication Options – Utilize authentication methods tailored to the calculated risk of the access attempt and profile of the end user.
- Simple Provisioning – Deploy without distributing authentication devices or installing software on an endpoint.
- Out-of-the-Box Implementation – Integrate multi-factor authentication with leading SSL VPNs and web servers using minimal IT resources.
- Plug and Play Appliance – Deploy quickly and cost-effectively and migrate seamlessly from passwords to multi-factor authentication.
- Anytime, Anywhere Access – Arm users with convenient, secure access to drive productivity and collaboration.
For more information please visit - http://www.rsa.com/node.aspx?id=3843
Heathrow, 24th January 2011
RSA SecurWorld Program change 2011: EMEA
RSA Announces major SecurWorld Partner Program change. The top RSA Signature Partner level has now been renamed to RSA Premier Partner. From immediate effect Armadillo are now an RSA Premier Partner.
The RSA SecurWorld Partner Program aims to foster a dynamic and interactive relationship between RSA, The Security Division of EMC, and its channel partners. RSA SecurWorld Partners such as Armadillo Managed Services are experienced in delivering authentication and secure access solutions.
Heathrow, 14th January 2011
Fortinet named a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management
Fortinet is recognized for both its “completeness of vision” and “ability to execute” based on evaluation of its FortiGate® multi-threat security appliances.
According to the Gartner report, the continued evolution of threats, as well as audit and regulatory demands, will require businesses to move toward the more advanced features of UTM, which include multiple security functions in a single appliance. Quantifying this growth, the Gartner report states that in 2009, the worldwide UTM market was worth approximately $1.5 billion, representing 25% growth over Gartner’s 2007 estimate, with a forecast of 20% to 25% compound annual growth rate through 2012. This market is largely driven by turnkey appliance solutions, although there are pure software UTM solutions available.
Also, as the report’s authors state: “Vendors in this quadrant lead the market in offering new safeguarding features, and in enabling customers to deploy them inexpensively without significantly affecting the end-user experience or increasing staffing burdens. These vendors also have a good track record of avoiding vulnerabilities in their security products. Common characteristics include reliability, consistent throughput, and a product that’s intuitive to manage and administer.”
“Since pioneering the UTM market 10 years ago, Fortinet has helped to address the security needs of more than 100,000 customers worldwide, including the majority of the global Fortune 100 enterprises,” said Ken Xie, founder, president and CEO of Fortinet. “We believe that our position as a leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Unified Threat Management is further testament to our steadfast commitment to innovation, as well as meeting the evolving security requirements of all-sized enterprises, telecommunication carriers and service providers.”
Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances provide a high-performance, consolidated array of security and networking functions including complete content protection against network, content, and application-level threats without degrading network availability and uptime. All FortiGate systems are ASIC-accelerated security appliances that integrate core security and network functionalities including firewall, SSL and IPSec VPN, antivirus, intrusion prevention, Web filtering, antispam, application control, data loss prevention, SSL traffic inspection and WAN optimization. FortiGate’s unique approach combines custom FortiASIC™ processors with latest generation general CPUs to minimize packet processing while accurately scanning the data for threats. Custom FortiASIC processors enable organizations to detect malicious content- and connection-based threats at multi-Gigabit speeds.
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Stockley Park, 21st December 2010
Armadillo Managed Services Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Fortinet Partner Program.
Armadillo, the leading managed services company, has been accredited with ‘Gold Partner’ status by Fortinet.
Solly Khan, Technical Director at Armadillo commented ‘We are delighted to have attained The Fortinet Gold Status Accreditation. It confirms that Armadillo have successfully achieved unprecedented growth and profit by delivering superior, next generation multi-threat security solutions to our growing client base. As a Gold Partner, Armadillo has demonstrated expertise with Fortinet technologies and a proven ability to meet customer’s needs. The benefit’s provided through our Gold Certified Partner status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide to our customer’s”.
“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities” said Paul Judd, Regional Director UKI & ZA at Fortinet. “They need to trust in a company that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. We congratulate Armadillo on achieving their Gold Partner accreditation. Dedicated partners like Armadillo help us to build a strong presence in EMEA whilst helping to educate the market on the importance of implementing comprehensive security in the enterprise. Armadillo has repeatedly proven itself to be a very knowledgeable, trustworthy and reputable business partner”.
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Heathrow, 5th October 2010
RSA Names Armadillo “EMEA Signature Partner of the Year”
Armadillo collects top award at RSA European Partner Council in Barcelona.
Armadillo, the leading managed services company, has been selected by RSA as the 2010 EMEA Signature Partner of the Year at the Barcelona RSA European Partner Council. The award recognises Armadillo’s sustained investment, high levels of technical expertise and strong customer endorsement for its team of security consultants. It is also a testament to its proven track record for integrating and supporting solutions into the most complex and challenging environments to address security and compliance issues.
Mark Newns, CEO at Armadillo Managed Services commented “This award cements the fact that Armadillo has, once again, proved its commitment to the RSA Signature Partner Program. It also underlines that Armadillo’s status, as the leading RSA Partner in EMEA, is built on the expertise of its security consultants, who are considered to be the best in the business. The award endorses the hard work and commitment the Armadillo team has continued to make in both integrating and supporting SecurID, envision and DLP into its growing client base.”
The RSA EMEA Awards are made annually at the company’s European Partner Council Event. Armadillo has been a previous winner of RSA EMEA Awards in 2006 & 2007 as well as winning awards from other vendors including Tufin Technologies, Gold Reseller of the year 2010 and Project of the Year at the Channel Expo Awards in 2007.
“Armadillo and RSA have a very long standing and established relationship that spans over a decade”, said Bruno Borremans the EMEA Director Channels & Strategic Alliances at RSA Security. “Armadillo has embraced the RSA strategy and by being certified both commercially and technically across our suite of offerings is able to provide great value and expertise to our joint customers.
“With one of the largest RSA customer bases in the EMEA Region, Armadillo have a wealth of knowledge of what customers need and in turn work closely with us to provide feedback and help to shape the direction for the future. Armadillo is one of only five Signature Partners across Europe and has repeatedly proven itself to be a very knowledgeable, trustworthy and reputable organisation.”
For further information please contact: lcook@armadillouk.com
Stockley Park, 31st August 2010
As a result of continued growth Armadillo have relocated to larger premises in the Heathrow area. Our new address is Capital Place, 120 Bath Road, Heathrow, Middlesex, UB3 5AN.
All business communication remains the same.
The increased floor space enables us to facilitate our long term aggressive growth plans and will also enable us to deliver even greater levels of service and support to our valued customers.
120 Bath Road is a short taxi ride to Heathrow Airport’s terminals and hotels, so this is the perfect location for Armadillo to support our international client base.
The business centre is close to junctions 3 and 4 of the M4 motorway, which links London with key industrial centres such as Swindon, Reading, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff.
The M25 London orbital is easily reached, giving access to all of the motorways emanating from London.
