Jay Barbour

Jay brings more than 17 years of security experience to Masergy as Director of Security Product Management. He is responsible for the product vision of Masergy’s managed security services and leads the product team on execution. Previously, Jay was Director of Security Advisory Services for BlackBerry where he advised large enterprises and government agencies on mobile security. Other positions he has held include Vice President of Marketing at Intrusion, and Vice President of Product Management at Scansafe (now Cisco). Jay holds a degree in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University, Canada, an MBA from INSEAD, France, and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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Rebalancing security and business innovation post-pandemic

Jul 13, 2022

The accelerated transformation has spurred new governance phases. Rebalance innovation and security by putting these checks and balances in place.

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MSS, MDR, SOCaaS: The differences in security services and how to choose

Feb 15, 2022

The catalogue of security services abbreviations keeps getting longer. Here are some quick definitions and tips to help compare offerings.

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Your security service provider needs an upgrade: RFP questions to find a true partner

Jan 4, 2022

How do you ensure you’re getting the right combination of security expertise and operational excellence all in one provider? These questions can help.

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Getting SASE? Four guidelines for success

Jul 6, 2021

To ensure security and agility and reap the full benefits of SASE, you need to follow four key guidelines for success.

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SASE misconceptions: How to take a pragmatic approach to network & security convergence

Jun 8, 2021

Misconceptions abound when it comes to turning SASE into a pragmatic plan. It’s easy to take SASE principles too far. Here’s a practical approach.

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SASE, the appeal of cloud firewalls, and when on-prem still matters

Jan 26, 2021

Explore the advantages of cloud firewalls, the role FWaaS plays in SASE solutions, and when to opt for the cloud or stick with on-premise.

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How does Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) fit into the SASE paradigm?

Dec 8, 2020

CASB serves as of one of SASE’s fundamental purposes. Here’s how it works within a SASE framework to mitigate security risks.

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3 common problems with security services and what you should be getting

Jan 28, 2020

Are you getting value out of your security services? These frequent pain points illustrate how partners should be strengthening your security posture.

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Security maturity: How to benchmark your status and focus on strategic objectives

Dec 17, 2019

Benchmarking security maturity sharpens your strategy. Here’s a model for self-assessment, next steps, and sound investments at every maturity level.

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How To Secure IaaS/PaaS Environments Effectively With Cloud Workload Protection

Jan 8, 2019

When migrating to IaaS/PaaS, what should customers do to secure their part of the shared security model? Here’s how to secure cloud workloads.

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How to Embrace SaaS while Managing Risks with a CASB Solution

May 6, 2018

Security is a concern for those migrating to the cloud. Understand the risks, shared security models, Cloud Access Service Broker (CASB) solutions, and how Masergy’s Managed CASB offering can help.

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