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Channel Brief: ArmorCode’s New Channel Chief, Assured Expands to Latin America

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Despite the hype and buzz about AI copilots' utility, many organizations are kicking them out of their offices due to governance and data security concerns.

Microsoft positions its Copilot tool as a way to make users more productive and remove redundant, repetitive tasks. It also captures all the human labor latent in the data it uses to train its AI models and resells it, according to The Register. And therein lies the problem.

What happens to that data? Where does it go? What else is it used for? And are the tools deliberately or inadvertently given access to sensitive data, like that from HR? That's a problem, obviously.

In the piece, The Register quotes Jack Berkowitz, chief data officer of Securiti, who reported many chief digital officers he'd talked to were severely restricting copilot/Copilot access within their organizations.

What's your take? Are you using a c/Copilot? How are you handling the data security and privacy issues?

Drop me a line at [email protected] and let me know! You can also reach out if you have news to share or just want to say hi!

In the meantime, grab your coffee. Here's what else you need to know today.

Today’s Tech, Channel and MSP News

1. ArmorCode names new channel chief: Application security posture management (ASPM) firm ArmorCode today announced the appointment of Jeff Skeldon as VP of worldwide sales. Skeldon will drive a channel-first sales approach and build a global selling force to capture the opportunity in application, infrastructure and cloud security, the company said in a statement. Jeff brings more than 20 years of experience in designing and executing industry-leading sales strategies for top cybersecurity and networking companies. Most recently, Skeldon was part of the leadership team at Netskope that grew the business from $50 million to $500 million in annual revenue. Congratulations!

2. Assured Data Protection expands Rubrik access to LATAM: MSP Assured Data Protection is expanding its operations into Latin America, including establishing Rubrik’s presence across the region, the company said in a statement. Assured and Rubrik are entering a joint venture agreement that ensures access to Assured’s 24/7/365 managed service. Assured, a Rubrik MSP, ensures rapid recovery for customers following a ransomware attack.

3. Skyhigh Security Announces integration with Trellix: Skyhigh Security announced a significant integration between its Secure Web Gateway (SWG) for Cloud and Trellix Intelligent Virtual Execution (IVX) Cloud, the companies said. This collaboration aims to fortify enterprises’ defenses by adding an extra layer of malware scanning, zero-day threat detection and comprehensive data forensics to safeguard sensitive information.

4. Redis releases Redis 8: In-memory data store company Redis has announced the launch of Redis 8, which doubles down on the use of Redis as a vector database for AI use cases. Redis is also launching an AI Copilot to help developers more quickly retrieve Redis docs and write code, TechCrunch reported. The company is also adding a new integration service, making it easier for developers to get data into Redis without using a third-party service, and launching Redis Flex, based on technology it gained with the acquisition of Speedb. This is the company's biggest release yet after switching from the open-source BSD to a dual-license scheme, using the Redis Source Available License (RSALv2) and Server Side Public License (SSPLv1).

5. Claroty expands leadership team in EMEA: Cyber-physical protection vendor Claroty has appointed Matt Logan and Elliot Gidley as field chief technology officers (CTOs) for the EMEA region, CRN reported. Logan's previous role was head of sales engineering at SonicWall, where he managed customer satisfaction across multiple regions, including the UK, Ireland, France, and the Middle East. Gidley spent five years at Cylance Inc as a principal sales engineer, and will focus on advising customers on digital transformation and exposure management. These new roles are part of the vendor's broader strategy to enhance support for critical infrastructure organizations and its ongoing efforts to bolster its presence in EMEA, a region where cybersecurity needs are growing rapidly, the company said. Congratulations!

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Sharon Florentine

Sharon is a master technology storyteller and editor with omnichannel experience: books and print magazines, digital, webcast, blogging, podcast, live events and video and associated brand-specific social media content. From 1999 to 2003, she acquired and edited technology books and certification exam prep guides.

After a year spent in publicity and editorial at mass-market book publishers, she returned to tech publishing and, since 2004, explored B2C and B2B news, issues and trends in consumer, lifestyle, software, software development, AI, ML, networks, big data, hardware, security, storage, cloud, equity, inclusion, diversity, women in tech, career development, IT management, H-1B visa issues and immigration, education, training and learning.

Her previous role was as the managing editor at Techstrong Group in charge of Cloud Native Now, DevOps.com, Security Boulevard and Techstrong ITSM and their brand-specific social media. She currently serves as editorial director for CyberRisk Alliance’s channel brands, ChannelE2E and MSSP Alert and acting editorial director for SC Media UK. Drop me a note and let’s talk!

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