Westcon-Comstor distributes EfficientIP in Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific
Westcon-Comstor has signed a new distribution agreement with EfficientIP to bring its DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) and DNS Security solutions to all European, African and Asia-Pacific markets.
The increase in the remote workforce has increased the demand for greater flexibility in network management and cyber security. The race to embrace the cloud, deploy IoT, digitally transform business operations and upgrade software has also added complexity and reduced visibility across company networks.
This has not been lost on criminals and, as a result, we’re seeing more DNS servers becoming a prime target for exploitation. The latest survey conducted by IDC on behalf of EfficientIP revealed that nearly 90% of organisations had experienced DNS attacks, with the average cost of each attack around €780,000 (£694,000). This demonstrates the pivotal role DNS plays in network security, both as a threat vector and security objective.
Traditional network security solutions today cannot cover all aspects of the DNS threat landscape, leaving major gaps to exploit. Without a resilient and all-encompassing security interface in place, companies risk losing access to vital services and assets. EfficientIP’s 360° DNS Security solution fills the gaps left by taking a holistic approach. The solution tracks attacker behaviour in real-time and provides immediate alerts to keep mission-critical services protected.
Alongside security threats, there’s also pressure on companies to stay agile and so IT and IP-based devices cannot be overlooked. As companies integrate more IP-based offerings, high quality network infrastructures are of critical importance. EfficientIP’s Network Automation solution increases productivity, improves risk mitigation and increases time to market.
The DNS security software market is expected to grow from US$ 1,200.41 million in 2021 to US$ 2,314.56 million by 2028. This partnership will expand our portfolio of DDI vendors while complementing our existing network-focused vendors, such as Extreme Networks.
“For network admins, the increase in IoT devices, move to the cloud, and hybrid working all throw up some critical threats and pressure to the network. As the number of connected devices on a business’s enterprise network increases, keeping track of those IP addresses can become an overwhelming task,” said Daniel Hurel, Vice President, Westcon Cyber Security & Next Gen Solutions, EMEA.
“EfficientIP’s DDI service allows network admins to streamline these processes, removing much of the complexity involved in protecting the network. Keeping network administration simple, accessible and operating in real time is vital to successful management, operational efficiency and security. In addition, their 360° DNS Security solution offers a specialised layer of in-depth defense to secure businesses from both external and internal DNS threats. Bringing EfficientIP’s solutions into Westcon-Comstor’s arsenal of cybersecurity gives our partners a valuable tool to curtail the cybersecurity drawbacks of the changing ways of work and make enterprise networks easier to secure.”
“We’re thrilled to be working with Westcon-Comstor to expand our footprint in Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific. With Westcon-Comstor operating as our primary distributor in those regions, we are bringing DDI and DNS Security to a new network of channel partners and resellers at a faster rate. The company’s specialist capabilities across these territories will play an important role in standardising our sales and marketing activities, ensuring high-quality, cohesive operations while further developing our channel ecosystem,” said Leonard Dahan, VP WW Channels, EfficientIP. “This is only the start of an exciting partnership. Following this agreement, we also have plans to build on our relationship with additional support from Westcon-Comstor in the Professional and Education Services space.”