Looking to challenge conventional Secure Web Gateways and Web filtering vendors, Zscaler unveiled a new channel program build around the delivery of Web content security via the cloud. The intent is making Zscaler and its partner ecosystem the equivalent of Salesforce.com of cloud security providers.

Integrator FishNet Security is launching a new security service that combines security information management with other leading data integrity and monitoring technologies to provide a comprehensive, enterprise-class managed service.

FireMon is integrating its innovative Risk Analyzer application with Rapid 7’s vulnerability management and penetration testing tools. The result of this partnership is a solution that provides solution providers and end users with deeper, more intelligent insights into their risk exposure.

At the VMware Partner Exchange in Las Vegas, vendors across all technology segments are craning to showcase how their hardware and software support or enhance VMware’s virtualization tools. The goal is acceleration and expansion of channel programs and penetration of existing accounts.

While the mobile and tablet markets are dominated by Apple and Android, Microsoft may have a secret weapon – a lure – to attract Windows 8 adopters and defectors: superior security.