Drive Control Corporation Announces Its Partnership With Check Point Software Technologies
Drive Control Corporation Announces Its Partnership With Check Point Software Technologies. One of Southern Africa’s leading broad-based Information Communication Technology (ICT) distribution companies Drive Control Corporation has announced its partnership with Check Point Software Technologies, an American-Israeli multinational provider of software and combined hardware and software products.
“More often than not, the data breaches that we hear about occur at large businesses or global organisations. But the reality is that small and mid-size businesses are at greater risk. More small to mid-size business are fast becoming aware about cyber crime, as SMBs are not immune to this pandemic, and not spared,” Vincent Mabaso, Distribution Lead – Africa at Check Point told IT Web.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to governments and corporate enterprises globally. Its solutions protect customers from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other types of attacks. Check Point offers multilevel security architecture, “Infinity” Total Protection with Gen V advanced threat prevention, which defends enterprises’ cloud, network and mobile device held information.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has made small businesses more vulnerable to cyber security attacks; increased remote working and use of contactless payment methods have given attackers new opportunities to target. The biggest and most common cyber security threats that small businesses face today are: phishing attacks, malware attacks, ransomware, weak passwords and insider threats.” Mabaso added.
Drive Control Corporation (DCC) is one of Southern Africa’s leading broad-based Information Communication Technology (ICT) distribution companies. DCC delivers ICT products and solutions to resellers spanning micro enterprises to large, established organisations. With its head office in Johannesburg, South Africa, this privately-held 100% channel focused distributor employs over 300 personnel with branches in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Namibia and Botswana. Although its main business is in South Africa, DCC does business in the Southern African region.
