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Orange Cyberdefence SensePost launches SecDevOps cyber training
Orange Cyberdefence SensePost will be launching a new information security training course aimed at enriching software developers with security thinking. The SecDevOps course has been developed by penetration testers who test the security of applications, IT environments, CI-CD pipelines and often review source code for development houses.
The training has been designed to teach software developers how to integrate security seamlessly into their existing software development lifecycles – whether that be following Agile or traditional Waterfall models.
Scheduled to take place virtually for the first time this September, the course addresses a growing industry need: to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle and not as a last minute add-on just to tick a box or pass an audit. It will be taught over two days 16 – 17 September and is open to both enterprises and the public to register.
Orange Cyberdefense training coordinator, Darryn Cull, says this course delivers a comprehensive introduction to SecDevOps, spanning core security principles and best practices through to the most up-to-date tools and technologies.
“ This course is not intended to teach developers how to write secure code, but rather to help them ingrain security guardrails into their day-to-day workflows or broader CI-CD processes. It is ideal for developers, or security analysts and IT specialists wanting to enter the SecDevOps sphere,” he explains.
Cull says security can no longer wait until the final stages of development.“ With SecDevOps, developers will learn how to embed automated security checks into each sprint, reducing lastminute fire drills and ensuring safer, more reliable software from day one.”
Over the course of 16 instructor-led hours, participants will explore both theoretical content and practical applications of key concepts in a secure lab environment.
Westcon to accelerate adoption of Ericsson’ s Enterprise Wireless Solutions in Africa
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, announced a new collaboration with Ericsson that aims to enhance enterprises’ connectivity and unlock growth opportunities for channel partners.
The distribution agreement covers Africa, Europe, Middle East and will see Westcon accelerate adoption of Ericsson’ s Enterprise Wireless Solutions by working with its network of technology resellers, systems integrators and service providers across the region.
Daniel Hurel
Ericsson’ s Enterprise Wireless Solutions enable organisations to innovate, operate, and grow anywhere without constraints. Ericsson NetCloud, Cradlepoint routers, and Enterprise 5G solutions provide the flexibility of public and private 5G, with the zero-trust security of simplified SASE.
As part of the collaboration, Westcon will deploy its suite of value-added services spanning education, data-led insights, training and enablement to drive partner growth, empowering partners to leverage the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions portfolio to full effect.
“ Ericsson’ s Enterprise Wireless Solutions fuel innovation and growth, and we are excited to play an important role in driving their adoption around EMEA,” said Daniel Hurel, Senior Vice President, Westcon EMEA Go-To-Market at Westcon-Comstor.
“ This collaboration unlocks exciting new growth opportunities for partners and adds an extra dimension to our networking technology portfolio within the region. We look forward to deploying our value-added services to empower and enable partners, equipping them with additional capabilities as they bring the benefits of the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions portfolio to their customers.”
“ With the increased speed and decreased latency of 5G, businesses are now looking at 5G as not only a viable alternative to wires but also to innovate and transform their business,” said Julie Hens, Senior Vice President, Global Distribution Partners at Ericsson.
“ Westcon is an excellent business partner for our shared solution providers in supporting customers who are on this transformation path.” p
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