Michael Suby

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a provider of cybersecurity solutions globally launches Check Point Harmony, the first unified solution to enable secure connectivity to any resource anywhere and give total endpoint protection for users on any device. Harmony secures both corporate and BYOD devices, and internet connections from known and zero-day attacks while giving Zero-Trust access to business applications in a single, easy to manage solution. Securing the new work from anywhere environment is a priority for enterprises, as 81% have adopted mass remote working, and 74% plan to do so permanently. Social engineering attacks However, they have serious concerns about securing remote users: 52% stated their top concern was securing staff endpoints, and 47% said stopping social engineering attacks, yet just 29% deploy endpoint protections on employees' devices. Check Point Harmony addresses these challenges, unifying endpoint, browser, email, and remote access security components to protect all user devices and the enterprise networks they connect to against known and unknown threats. Enhancing overall protection Harmony integrates key security capabilities in a single solution to deliver: Complete web security: As a core component of Harmony, the new Harmony Browse uniquely provides secure, fast, and private web browsing by inspecting all SSL traffic directly on the endpoint without adding latency or re-routing traffic through a secure web service. Harmony Browse blocks zero-day malware downloads, access to phishing websites, and prevents the reuse of corporate passwords. It also keeps users browsing history private, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Harmony Browse is easily deployed as a nano-agent in users' browsers and can be combined with any secure web gateway or endpoint security solution to enhance overall protection. Secure remote access from any device, anywhere: Harmony Connect securely connects any user or branch to any resource, supporting clientless Zero Trust Network Access from any browser. Protects users' email and productivity apps: Harmony Email & Office secures users' email clients and, gives complete protection for Microsoft Office 365, Exchange, Google G Suite, and more. Total endpoint and device security: Harmony Endpoint protects users' PCs from ransomware, phishing, and malware, and minimizes breach impact with autonomous detection and response capability. Harmony Mobile secures employees' mobile devices against malicious apps and network or OS attacks. Mass remote working The forecasts show that by 2024, mobile workers will account for nearly 60% of the total U.S. workforce In the past year, organizations have made significant IT infrastructure changes to enable mass remote working, and they will continue to do so, says Michael Suby, Research VP at IDC. The forecasts show that by 2024, mobile workers will account for nearly 60% of the total U.S. workforce. These accelerated changes open up security gaps and dramatically expand organizations' attack surfaces, especially on employees' own devices and PCs and remote connections to corporate applications. The move to mass remote working created security gaps in organizations' security infrastructures that cannot easily be addressed with multiple different point products from several different security vendors, said Rafi Kretchmer, VP Product Marketing at Check Point Software. Single-Console management Harmony closes these gaps with unified, multi-layered security and prevention technologies, blocking against all exploit techniques across all attack vectors. This protects the enterprises' network end to end, ensuring uncompromised security for the new work from anywhere enterprise environment, with easy deployment and single-console management. Check Point Harmony is easy to deploy with a simple per-user pricing model and is managed via a cloud service, enabling user-centric security policies to be applied across organizations' environments.

Malwarebytes, an advanced endpoint detection and remediation solution provider, announced a new set of enhanced enterprise features of its cloud platform. The platform, Malwarebytes Nebula, reduces the burden on overworked security teams with simplified administrative controls over endpoint management and enhanced executive reporting with deeper insights into threat activity and remediation. In addition to the enhanced cloud platform, Malwarebytes is announcing the general availability of its MSP Premier Partner Program (MP3) and OneView, MP3’s cloud-based operations console. This combined offering will enable MSPs to grow their revenue through streamlined delivery of high-value security solutions to their small-to-medium enterprise (SME) customers. Malwarebytes Nebula platform Malwarebytes Nebula platform provides cloud delivery and management across the Malwarebytes’ product portfolio “Organizations today are inundated with challenges in managing their security posture,” said Michael Suby, Research VP, IDC Security and Trust. “Malwarebytes’ Nebula platform simplifies security with an operational approach that spans adaptive protection, active threat response, and scalable orchestration for endpoints.” The Malwarebytes Nebula platform provides cloud delivery and management across the entire Malwarebytes’ product portfolio including Incidence Response, Endpoint Protection, and Endpoint Detection and Response. With native capabilities including guided UI, threat reporting, and simple API integrations, Nebula enables security teams to overcome gaps in team experience and bandwidth. Additionally, Malwarebytes Nebula offers fine-tuned administrative control over endpoint security agents to prevent tampering and features executive reporting to help demonstrate the value of security operations activities to the C-suite. “We see more businesses shifting their security needs to MSPs in order to better address the rapidly evolving threat landscape,” said Akshay Bhargava, Chief Product Officer. OneView console MP3 offers a tiered approach to suit specific customer and licensing needs, scaling to fit the evolving needs of MSPs “Our enhanced Malwarebytes Nebula platform and MSP offerings mean that our partners can better protect their customers. Enhanced operational controls and reporting ensure these businesses have a strong posture against threats and can recover with minimal downtime in the event of a breach.” Previously in limited release, the MP3 offers a tiered approach to suit specific customer and licensing needs, scaling to fit the evolving needs of MSPs. The OneView console enables easy onboarding of new customers, management of license and billing, global policy setting to rapidly respond to emerging endpoint security threats, and role-based access control. Ransomware Rollback feature Additional features include in-console support and customer reporting with insights into the value that the MSP is delivering through endpoint protection activities including detected threats and remediation activity. MP3 also includes Malwarebytes’ Ransomware Rollback feature, which enables MSPs to turn back the clock on devastating ransomware attacks and achieve a known good state in just a few clicks. Malwarebytes Malware Removal Service (MRS) and Premium Services, previously in controlled availability, are also now available to all enterprises. MRS provides rapid expert intervention and triage to effectively manage and isolate a critical malware incident while Premium Services offer dedicated security resources to suit the unique needs of customers.