The cybersecurity industry continues to evolve with the launch of Jamf's new global partner program [010eb14d]. Jamf, a leading provider of Apple device management solutions, aims to scale its business reach and increase its focus on cybersecurity through this program. The Jamf Global Partner Program is now available in over 70 countries and actively recruiting new partners, including resellers and managed service providers, to expand its partner base and reach more customers [010eb14d]. This initiative reflects the growing importance of cybersecurity in the IT industry and the need for strong partnerships to address the evolving threat landscape.
In addition to the launch of the partner program, recent news highlights the significance of adhering to international standards in preventing global IT outages. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and ISO have developed cybersecurity standards that could have potentially prevented the recent IT outage caused by CrowdStrike's software update [010eb14d]. These standards, such as IEC/ISO 27002 for information security controls and ISO/IEC 27017 for additional security guidance in the cloud, emphasize rigorous testing, enhanced monitoring, and effective communication to mitigate the risk of such incidents [010eb14d]. By following these standards, organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity practices and minimize the impact of software updates and other potential vulnerabilities.
Overall, these developments in the cybersecurity industry, including Jamf's new partner program and the importance of international standards, underscore the ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity practices, foster collaboration, and protect valuable data and assets [010eb14d].