New Kaspersky Product Line Combines EDR, XDR
Plus, Malwarebytes integrates with ConnectWise and SecurityGate launches a new partner program on a day chock-full of cybersecurity news with channel impact.
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Kaspersky isn't the only cybersecurity company feeling "tiery" ...
Bitdefender on Tuesday said its managed detection and response (MDR) services will now be available in two tiers − MDR and MDR Plus − that it has tailored to meet the specific needs of its customers.
Leveraging its network of security operations centers, Bitdefender MDR includes threat monitoring, detection and response around the clock to any region across the world; threat hunters that utilize real-time threat intelligence and cross-team collaboration with Bitdefender Labs; and intuitive, real-time dashboards that give analytics and insights into the postures of security environments.
Bitdefender MDR Plus has all that and adds comprehensive security baselining and tailored threat modeling; global threat intelligence feeds and analysis; and dark web and priority target monitoring.
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Bitdefender's Andrei Florescu
“The growing attack surface spanning networks, applications, cloud and supply chains, poses extreme challenges for internal security teams who often lack needed technology and personal resources to keep up and effectively implement layered defense strategies,” said Andrei Florescu, president and general manager of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. “Bitdefender MDR Services eliminates that complexity through an ‘always-on’ service that integrates our ... native endpoint protection technologies and global threat intelligence, with eyes-on-glass monitoring from elite security analysts to stops attacks fast.”
Researchers at CyberEdge Group found that 36% of security pros believe AI will benefit IT security teams more than it does malicious hackers. Conversely, about one in four (24%) said the threat actors had more to gain from the preponderance of AI tools available to them.
That's the top finding from the security research firms' 2024 Cyberthreat Defense Report. It polled 1,200 IT decision-makers and practitioners, with 45% agreeing that bad guys using AI to find weaknesses in cyber defenses is their No. 1 concern.
There was some good news on the ransomware front. The report found that the number of organizations falling victim to ransomware over the past year fell after a five-year increase. The number that paid ransoms also dropped, from 60% to 49%, but in turn, fewer were able to recover their data.
Also of note, 86% of companies reported not having enough security talent. The role of IT security administrator is in the greatest demand.
And in a clear signal that businesses are valuing the increasing importance of cybersecurity, CyberEdge Group found that six in 10 organizations now have at least one member on their boards of directors with a cyber background.
TANIUM CONVERGE WORLD TOUR — Tanium used the New York City stop on its "world tour" to introduce Tanium Automate, which it calls "another critical component" to support autonomous endpoint management (AEM) capabilities in the Tanium converged endpoint management (XEM) platform.
Tanium says Automate allows customers to eliminate manual patching, application deployments, vulnerability remediation and more. The automation allows IT teams to prioritize more strategic projects instead of focusing on more menial, time-consuming tasks. Tanium Automate, now in private preview, will become available in a few weeks. It will be included in the Tanium platform without requiring a separate license.
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Tanium's Matt Quinn
“Organizations are experiencing both a proliferation of endpoints as well as IT and security teams that are stretched too thin. This makes the need for automation more critical than ever,” said Matt Quinn, chief technology officer at Tanium. “Tanium Automate delivers yet another core capability for the industry’s first autonomous endpoint management-enabled platform.”
Tanium Automate is just the latest automation solution from the company, joining Tanium Guardian and its partnership with Microsoft Copilot for Security.
SecurityGate, which sports a cybersecurity SaaS platform, unveiled a new channel program on Tuesday. The company wants to collaborate with service providers, resellers, technology integrators and original equipment manufacturers in the broad program.
The new SecurityGate channel program first and foremost offers its partners access to the SecurityGate platform, which includes a library of more than 25 out-of-the-box frameworks, reporting automation and visual dashboards.
Collaborative training and support also are available through the program so that partners can effectively deploy, manage and support SecurityGate's cybersecurity solutions.
Furthermore, partners get co-marketing opportunities so they can collaborate on marketing initiatives such as joint webinars and branded collateral to increase the visibility of their brands.
And perhaps most importantly, SecurityGate says its partners get financial incentives such as discounts and compensation that will drive revenue growth and maximize profit.
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SecurityGate's Derek Nelson
"Considering SecurityGate's success in adding value to the critical infrastructure asset owner market to make cyber investment decisions based on risk posture and maturity over time, it makes perfect sense for us to enable our consultant and service provider partners to do the same. Our new channel program will allow partners to view, manage, and generate additional revenue streams to continue expanding the value that asset owner customers receive in their cyber journey," said Derek Nelson, SecurityGate's VP of sales.
New research from KnowBe4, the security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, shows a big increase in social engineering and ransomware attacks against banks and other financial institutions in the U.S.
The 2024 Baking Report indicates a 300% increase in successful attacks in the financial sector over the past year, according to Corvus Insurance.
And it's not just the big banks getting hit by malicious hackers. The report shows that small banks are particularly vulnerable because they might suffer a worse impact from an attack since they're less likely to maintain the same standards and regulations than larger banks are.
And it's no surprise that since 74% of recent breaches against financial institutions involve a human element, the increasing sophistication of AI is playing a role.
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KnowBe4's Stu Sjouwerman
"Generative AI has introduced an alarming escalation of cyberattacks as bad actors carry out highly targeted social engineering attacks at an industrial scale," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO of KnowBe4. "A breach of critical information can impact the trust customers have in financial institutions and hurt their reputations. Therefore, the financial sector in the U.S. must be persistently committed to safeguarding customer trust by maintaining a strong security culture and focusing on managing human risk."
The new report shows cyberattacks on financial institutions are among the world's most costly, averaging almost $6 million per incident.
Cybersecurity provider Guardz, which focuses on the small and medium business (SMB) market, has a new partnership with SentinelOne, which increasingly has turned to AI as part of its platform.
The partnership includes an investment from S Ventures, SentinelOne's venture fund.
The companies plan to collaborate on new technology and go-to-market strategies to empower MSPs to better serve their SMB customers.
"This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for Guardz. With SentinelOne's industry expertise and reach and our track record of providing tailored cybersecurity for MSPs and their customers, we will together ensure a more cyber resilient future for SMBs amid increasingly sophisticated cyber threats," said Dor Eisner, CEO and co-founder of Guardz. "We look forward to continuing to innovate and push the envelope together to ensure the continuity of these businesses and build a safer digital ecosystem across the globe."
A new integration between cybersecurity provider Malwarebytes and IT management software provider ConnectWise gives ConnectWise MSPs and cloud resellers access to Malwarebytes' ThreatDown solutions. These include ThreatDown EDR and ThreatDown MDR, powered by the ConnectWise Asio platform.
Malwarebytes says the integration will help it reach more partners who can simplify security for IT teams that are resource-constrained.
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Malwarebytes' Brian Thomas
"MSPs on the front lines of cybersecurity every day need streamlined, efficient solutions to help them stay ahead of today's sophisticated threats," said Brian Thomas, SVP of global channels at Malwarebytes. "We've purpose built ThreatDown solutions for MSPs to take down threats, including the latest ransomware, Remote Access Trojans, malware droppers, spyware and more, while also taking down complexity and costs. This new integration with ConnectWise underscores our commitment to the channel and provides partners with simple, effective cybersecurity solutions."
A new integration between cybersecurity provider Malwarebytes and IT management software provider ConnectWise gives ConnectWise MSPs and cloud resellers access to Malwarebytes' ThreatDown solutions. These include ThreatDown EDR and ThreatDown MDR, powered by the ConnectWise Asio platform.
Malwarebytes says the integration will help it reach more partners who can simplify security for IT teams that are resource-constrained.
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Malwarebytes' Brian Thomas
"MSPs on the front lines of cybersecurity every day need streamlined, efficient solutions to help them stay ahead of today's sophisticated threats," said Brian Thomas, SVP of global channels at Malwarebytes. "We've purpose built ThreatDown solutions for MSPs to take down threats, including the latest ransomware, Remote Access Trojans, malware droppers, spyware and more, while also taking down complexity and costs. This new integration with ConnectWise underscores our commitment to the channel and provides partners with simple, effective cybersecurity solutions."
Cybersecurity giant Kaspersky on Tuesday debuted its new flagship product line that it's calling Kaspersky Next. It combines endpoint detection and response (EDR) with extended detection and response (XDR).
Kaspersky says its customers can choose one of three product tiers (graphic below) that best fits the needs of their business requirements and IT infrastructure.
EDR Foundations aims to identify and neutralize threats before they do harm. Kaspersky recommends this tier for companies with in-house IT departments that handle information security.
EDR Optimum includes strong endpoint protection with advanced EDR controls, patch management and cloud security. This tier is best for organizations with small information security teams, Kaspersky says.
XDR Expert is the highest tier, which Kaspersky recommends for companies with experienced cybersecurity teams or a security operations center. It provides real-time visibility and insights into evolving cyber risks, delivering threat detection and automated response. XDR Expert also can integrate with third-party vendors.
XDR Expert also is the new name for Kaspersky's XDR product that's been in the testing phase with early adopters. Tuesday's debut of Kaspersky Next means it's available to customers after what the company is calling a "successful evaluation phase."
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Kaspersky's Claudio Martinelli
“Kaspersky Next makes EDR and XDR simpler for companies and organizations of all sizes," said Claudio Martinelli, managing director, Americas at Kaspersky. "We are bringing top protection powered by unique expertise to all customers – from those with zero cybersecurity officers to those that have experienced cybersecurity teams. Our goal is to allow companies to build reliable and cost-effective information security systems of the highest quality for their specific requirements.”
Kaspersky designed next for both cloud and on-premises installations.
See the slideshow above for more of a busy day in cybersecurity that includes research on the growing influence of AI on the cybersecurity industry, a new Malwarebytes integration with ConnectWise and a channel program debut from SecurityGate.
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