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AccessData Group announced the release of AD Enterprise 7.4.2, a new version of its software for managing internal forensic investigations and post-breach analysis that introduces remote data collection for endpoints outside of the corporate network, as well as the ability to collect data from sources in the cloud. With AD Enterprise 7.4.2, users can collect and analyze data from remote Windows endpoints that are outside the corporate network with no VPN connectivity by using Site Server Integration.
A lack of visibility into remote endpoints can leave your organization vulnerable to ransomware attacks, says security provider Illumio. A report released Thursday by network security provider Illumio explains how this situation could leave organizations more susceptible to ransomware and discusses how they can better protect themselves.
Microsoft this week announced that it has enabled automatic threat remediation in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for users who opted into public previews. For all alerts, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint automatically starts an investigation on the machine, inspecting files, processes, registry keys, services, and anything else that may contain threat-related evidence.
Microsoft on Monday announced that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux now provides endpoint detection and response capabilities to all users. Initially available on Windows only, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has received support for all major platforms, and is now available on macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, the Redmond, Wash.
Microsoft announced today that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's detection and response capabilities are now generally available on Linux servers. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint was first showcased during the Ignite 2019 conference, entered public preview in February 2020, and it was made generally available in June 2020.
Endpoint security issues equal some of the most challenging today and tomorrow. Budget allocations to cloud security will grow from single-digit to double as companies look to protect 2020 cloud buildouts in the year ahead. A Gartner analysis of 2021 cloud priorities names "Distributed cloud" as a future focus for businesses which will have significant security implications.
Microsoft has announced today the public preview of endpoint detection and response capabilities on Linux servers running Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection - now known as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. "This builds on the existing preventative antivirus capabilities and centralized reporting available via the Microsoft Defender Security Center," Microsoft Senior Product Manager Tomer Hevlin said.
CoSoSys announces a main upgrade for Endpoint Protector, a multi-OS Data Loss Prevention solution for Windows, macOS, and Linux computers. The newest version, Endpoint Protector 5.2.0.9, brings essential functionalities that will help enterprises in industries such as financial services, healthcare, insurance, and law to protect data efficiently in the age of work-from-home.
They've been used for ages with great success and, as a result, make the concept of possession as a primary factor easy for users to understand: "Keep your keys safe, it grants you access." There was never a need to add an extra layer of authentication. After much experimenting with identification and endpoints, the iPhone can now act as a car key.
Action1 announced that Action1 service is now free, without any functionality limitations, for up to 10 endpoints. The cloud service allows to implement remote support of at-home employees and enforce the same IT security standards as in office-based environments.