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Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption vs. Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Encryption
2022-03-11 19:05

Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption and Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Encryption are two of the leading options. Both Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption and Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Encryption protect a wide range of devices typically used by businesses, ranging from Mac and PC laptops and desktops to removable media devices.

ITOps teams are getting buried beneath too many disparate solutions for endpoint management
2022-03-10 06:30

The survey data reflects that the biggest issue impacting ITOps teams today stems from too few employees being asked to manage too many different endpoints, with little visibility and minimal automation. The challenge of keeping endpoints updated ITOps teams are burdened by disparate endpoint solutions.

Microsoft rolling out new endpoint security solution for SMBs
2022-03-01 19:36

Microsoft says its new endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses known as Microsoft Defender for Business has hit general availability. It has started rolling out to new and existing Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers worldwide starting today, March 1st. Microsoft Defender for Business helps companies with up to 300 employees defend against cybersecurity threats, including malware, phishing, and ransomware in environments with Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices.

Devastating breaches apparently still not enough for organizations to prioritize endpoint security
2022-02-25 05:30

The study explores the extent to which organizations plan to prioritize endpoint security and management practices in order to combat the growing cyber threats facing the modern hybrid workforce. The report reveals that, despite the flood of devastating breaches and software vulnerabilities in 2021, few organizations are focused on enhancing their security posture and operational resilience.

Whitepaper: Dell Technologies Securing Endpoints Amit New Threats
2022-02-14 00:00

Giving employees the flexibility to be fully productive while working remotely makes it critical that businesses have endpoint security measures in place to prevent, detect and respond to the growing threat landscape while allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely. Dell endpoint protection spans the enterprise to include multi-cloud data protection solutions that can be delivered as software-defined and/or appliance-based solutions, and above all, enables users to remain highly productive by defeating increasingly sophisticated attacks in the new remote work paradigm.

Dell Technologies Securing Endpoints Amit New Threats
2022-02-14 00:00

Giving employees the flexibility to be fully productive while working remotely makes it critical that businesses have endpoint security measures in place to prevent, detect and respond to the growing threat landscape while allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely. Dell endpoint protection spans the enterprise to include multi-cloud data protection solutions that can be delivered as software-defined and/or appliance-based solutions, and above all, enables users to remain highly productive by defeating increasingly sophisticated attacks in the new remote work paradigm.

Endpoint malware and ransomware detections hit all-time high
2022-01-20 06:00

"While the total volume of network attacks shrank slightly, malware per device was up for the first time since the pandemic began," said Corey Nachreiner, CSO at WatchGuard. Attackers disproportionately targeted the Americas - The overwhelming majority of network attacks targeted the Americas in Q3 compared to Europe and APAC. Overall network attack detections resumed a more normal trajectory but still pose significant risks - After consecutive quarters of more than 20% growth, roughly 4.1 million unique network exploits were detected in Q3. The drop of 21% brought volumes down to Q1 levels, which were still high compared to the previous year.

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint adds zero-touch iOS onboarding
2022-01-05 20:51

Microsoft says zero-touch onboarding for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS is now available in public preview, allowing enterprise admins to silently install Defender for Endpoint automatically on enrolled devices. "With this new capability, enterprises can now deploy Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS devices that are enrolled with Microsoft Endpoint Manager automatically, without needing end-users to interact with the app," Microsoft explained.

Microsoft fixes bug blocking Defender for Endpoint on Windows Server
2021-12-15 15:45

Microsoft has addressed a known issue that plagued Windows Server customers for weeks, preventing the Defender for Endpoint enterprise security platform from launching on some systems. The issue only impacts devices where customers installed Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 security updates issued during last month's Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft previews new endpoint security solution for SMBs
2021-12-09 15:36

Microsoft Defender for Business, a new endpoint security solution specially built for small and medium-sized businesses, is now rolling out in preview worldwide.Microsoft first announced Defender for Business last month and released it in response to the 300% increase in ransomware attacks in the previous year, with over 50% of them directly impacting SMBs, according to US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.