Softcat is partnering with Websense in its first inclusion on the recently updated G-Cloud 4 framework. Softcat's public sector network security team, headed by Grant Davey, will be the sole provider of Websense security software to public sector G-Cloud customers seeking to update or upgrade their existing IT infrastructures.
Softcat, a platinum Websense partner, will be providing two key Websense solutions to G-Cloud customers: web security and email security gateway software.
Email and web threats are continually evolving and many organisations are seeking better security solutions to protect their IT systems. Key threats are from phishing emails that link to malicious sites, and whitelisted websites with malware infected links/applets, both of which cause many of today's information security breaches.
Email and web security systems monitor and block malware threats whilst offering other benefits such as enhanced productivity and better legal liability controls. G-Cloud customers will benefit from Websense advanced email and web security solutions, which defend against today's advanced malware.
Grant Davey, Softcat's public sector networking and security manager, said: "Having no web security in place leaves public sector networks open to malware and cyber attacks. Through Websense and the G-Cloud, we now have the opportunity to better protect public sector networks."