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Titan Identity by GoSecure detects attacks on enterprise identity systems

Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by admin

GoSecure has released Titan Identity, a solution that combines technology with a managed service to provide a cost-effective, deployable solution that enables organizations to improve credential theft response times.

Threat actors use a variety of techniques to exploit identity services such as Active Directory because they recognize that identity controls access to everything. Insufficient privilege access and lateral movement controls were found in 93% of Microsoft investigations conducted during ransomware recovery engagements, according to Microsoft’s 2022 Digital Defense Report.

Jeff Schmidt, CTO at GoSecure commented, “Any company operating Windows and using domain identity has a common, high-risk attack surface. Unfortunately, early detection often fails because of excess noise, poor visibility, or uninformative alerts.

Titan Identity is a specialized solution intended to complement, rather than compete with, a SIEM by focusing on attacks against domain identity, where specialized technology and insight can deliver superior results.”

Detecting these attacks in the shortest possible timeframe is critical for reducing the likelihood of a successful breach. Yet, breaches caused by stolen or compromised credentials had the longest lifecycle — 243 days to identify the breach, and another 84 days to contain the breach (IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022).

GoSecure Titan Identity is a purpose-built detection service designed to reduce the time it takes to detect and respond to attacks on enterprise identity systems such as Microsoft Active Directory.

Key advantages consist of:

Reduced detection and response times for the Incident Response team thanks to continuous, ongoing visibility into identity attacks across hosts, servers, VMs, containers, desktops, and laptops across the enterprise.
Decreased false positives, avoided a second user interface, and delivered alerts with enhanced messages to increase productivity for analysts.
Increased return on previous investments in SIEM/SOAR by utilizing SIEM infrastructure, enabling use of non-SIEM logs that exceed your indexing and storage budget, and supporting new SOAR playbooks with automated actions.
Verifiable accuracy is made possible by continuous, automated testing and performance measurement.
By avoiding network probes and sensors, deployment and change costs will be lower.

Increasing the internal team’s capacity to detect identity attacks by giving them access to a team of data scientists.

Trulioo identity verification software assists firms in complying with regulations

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by admin

Trulioo is aiming to improve its identity verification skills by integrating a complete set of global business and person verification services with no-code workflow development, low-code integrations, and more, all on one platform.

Customers of Trulioo have access to personal identification information matching, identity document verification, utility data for address verification, watch-list screening and ongoing monitoring, business verification for comprehensive person-of-significant-control and ultimate-beneficial-owner verification, and fraud prevention tools with just one contract.

“Trulioo is the identity platform businesses turn to in order to solve the inherent complexity in onboarding customers globally. We enable businesses to offer their goods and services in nearly every country in the world and remain compliant. We provide our customers with industry-leading capabilities backed by best-in-class customer success so they can focus on their business and customers,” said Steve Munford, CEO of Trulioo.

Growth and innovation opportunities are presented by the recent boom in internet commerce, mobile payments, and digital currencies. However, it also creates difficulties for companies to combat fraud and adhere to globally varying standards like Know Your Customer, Know Your Business, and Anti-Money Laundering procedures. Companies can provide streamlined onboarding and produce intuitive customer experiences that foster inclusivity and trust by using a single platform and one contract.

Trulioo, in addition to delivering worldwide person and company verification services, gives:

Customers can conduct business anywhere in the globe by utilizing its broad experience, adaptable identity verification methods, and extensive global data sources.
The Trulioo Portal, which offers no-code and low-code integration techniques, single sign-on entry to all verification services, auditable reporting, and performance analytics are all provided by Trulioo.
Users of Workflow Studio, a no-code workflow builder, may quickly create, set up, and deploy logic-driven identity workflows.
Through one low-code API, API Direct, any Trulioo service can be linked to an existing system.
Connection to first-party, external sources of information, and third-party apps
Navigator is an online education portal that offers guided training and workshops for best practices to make solutions and industry expertise accessible.
Personalized assistance and continuous assistance from reliable professionals, including data source investigation and process improvement.

Michael Ramsbacker, Trulioo CPO said, “We built a platform that solves for the numerous identity verification challenges global enterprises face every day.”

He further added, “Trulioo is the only company that delivers an integrated, high-performance platform with comprehensive capabilities, out-of-the-box processes and models, easy no-code configurability, and the ability to customize and amend functionality. We are giving our customers the power to create verification workflows that best meet their needs with just one contract and in one intuitive platform.”

Mitigating Risks of Remote Access: Best Practices for Businesses

Posted on January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 by Associate Editor Rahul Raj

Businesses are rapidly shifting to remote work in today’s landscape. This major shift has increased the need for secured remote access as it allows employees to access company resources from anywhere, anytime. Remote access can increase flexibility, collaboration, and productivity, but it also exposes businesses to a variety of security risks. As a result, securing remote access has become a critical component of businesses’ cybersecurity strategy. Businesses need to employ effective strategies to protect sensitive data and maintain network security. Businesses will keep falling victim to cyber-attacks, data breaches, and other forms of cybercrime if proper security measures are not in place, which can be detrimental to the company’s reputation.

Identifying and Managing Risks of Remote Access

Remote access can expose a company to a variety of security risks. Unauthorized access is one of the most serious risks. It can be difficult to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to company resources when employees access them from remote locations. Furthermore, because sensitive information can be transmitted over insecure networks, remote access can increase the risk of data breaches.

Another risk associated with remote access is the possibility of malware and other malicious software infecting company systems. Remote access can make it easier for hackers to gain access to a company’s network because employees may be using unsecured personal devices.

To mitigate these risks, businesses must implement a comprehensive approach to remote access security. This includes identifying and managing remote access risks, implementing best practices for remote access security, and remaining vigilant in the face of ever-changing security threats.

Best Practices for Securing Remote Access to Your Business Network

Implementing strict access controls is one of the most important steps in securing remote access. This includes requiring employees to use strong passwords and two-factor authentication when accessing company resources. Businesses should also use firewalls and other security measures to keep unauthorized people out of their networks.

Securing Remote Desktop Connections for Your Business

A virtual private network (VPN) can be used to encrypt data transmissions, which is another best practice for securing remote access. VPN makes it difficult for hackers to intercept sensitive data by establishing a secure, encrypted connection between an employee’s device and the company network.

Businesses should look for a VPN that offers strong encryption, a variety of protocols, and a no-logging policy when selecting a VPN for secure remote access. Businesses should also make sure that the VPN is simple to use and supports a variety of devices.

Managing Remote Access Security for a Mobile Workforce

Businesses need a plan for managing remote access security for a mobile workforce because more and more employees are working remotely. This entails putting in place security measures like mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM) to guarantee that business data is secured on employees’ mobile devices.

Implementing Two-Factor Authentication for Remote Workers

An efficient method for securing remote access is two-factor authentication (2FA). Users are required to provide two forms of identification, such as a password and a fingerprint scan or a password and a one-time code received on their phone for authentication. Unauthorized individuals will find it much harder to access company resources as a result.

Conducting a Remote Access Security Audit for Your Business

Carrying out a remote access security audit for your company to find any potential weaknesses is required. It also gives an overall idea of whether your security measures are working or not. This mostly involves looking over the security of remote access protocols, assessing the security of connections to remote desktops, and scanning for vulnerabilities. Once you get a proper audit report, you can redesign your security strategy and mitigate any loopholes available.

Moving Ahead

To safeguard sensitive information and keep their networks protected, businesses must secure remote access. Businesses can guarantee the security of their remote access systems by identifying and managing risks, putting best practices into practice, and performing routine security audits. Businesses should prioritize securing remote access in order to stay ahead of security threats given the growing trend of remote work.

Talon Launched First Corporate Secure Browser for the Hybrid Work Environment

Posted on October 7, 2021 by admin

Talon Cyber Security has developed a new secure browser solution designed to address the new threats that the workforce faces. It is designed considering employee experiences. Talon Work is a browser based endpoint security solution for distributed workforce. Talon also announced an investment from top cyber security global leaders.

“Today’s work from anywhere world demands a flexible and secure working environment, and as a result, modern security must be frictionless by design. Talon’s browser-based security solution takes a fresh approach, putting the user experience front and center while extending the security of the enterprise,” said George Kurtz, co-founder and CEO of CrowdStrike.

In order to protect its growing global hybrid workforce, Talon works with some of the leading employers in the United States via its unique technology. The corporate browser of Talon can be installed in less than an hour across the entire organisation, allowing security officials to make the browser their first line of defence with minimal complexity, cost, and no extra hardware. Talon enables organisations with dangerous operation to better secure and control access to sensitive data and resources, to accelerate onboarding in multiple working scenarios and to quickly and efficiently recover disasters.

“With the shift towards a hybrid workforce, more known and unknown devices are accessing the organization’s most sensitive data on premise and in the cloud. Therefore, we must ensure frictionless and secure access to the data, no matter the device or the employee location. Talon provides exactly that,” said John Thompson, recent former Microsoft Chairman.

“It is equally important that the next generation of cyber solutions are designed for ease of use, and optimized for a remote work environment. In this regard, Talon’s solution is spot on,” said Mark Anderson, former President of Palo Alto Networks.

The revolution of the workforce and in the pandemic the growing trust of SaaS services turned the browser into the main entrance to the organisation in general. The browser is also the most vulnerable application and the businesses have witnessed information stealers extracting browser credentials, malicious extensions stolen zero-days in the wild. The multi-layered approach of Talon ensures enterprise level security regardless of the endpoint: device malware resilience, browser hardening, zero day exploits and browser-integrated data leakage prevention mechanisms.

“To enable this instant shift to distributed workforce, many organizations were forced to quickly patch security gaps using their current IT stack. Talon offers a new and first to market approach and a strategic alternative that is practical and more sustainable. We are honored to have the leaders who shaped the face of cybersecurity on board with us, sharing our vision and mission,” said Ofer Ben Noon, Talon’s Co-founder and CEO.

Oasis boosts Protection of Remote Work through Collaboration with SecureReview

Posted on July 13, 2021 by admin

SecureReview has collaborated with Oasis, a private cloud and eDiscovery solutions provider, to provide specific protection for distributed enterprises managing sensitive data.

SessionGuardian, a modern endpoint protection product from SecureReview, has been merged into the Oasis platform, allowing enterprises to make use of cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies:

“SecureReview is the world’s first endpoint breach defense that prevents sophisticated attacks on distributed workforces from both insider and outsider threats. Our security solution prevents unauthorized VDI access, with second-by-second biometric authentication that blocks screen sharing, screenshots, and even blurs the user’s screen instantly if a phone camera is pointed at the screen. SecureReview allows IT to easily deploy and centralize endpoint security – providing complete protection from log on to log off ,” said Jordan Ellington, founder of SecureReview.

Oasis is no stranger to cybersecurity; the firm has years of expertise delivering IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS solutions based on virtual and physical security standards such as ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, and SOC 2, among others. Its association with SecureReview gives a specific layer of security to any company working with sensitive data, not just legal firms.

Oasis COO, Sal Dababneh said, “While having a globally distributed workforce is not new to Oasis, it is still quite new to most other businesses. We sought to provide our clients with an even greater level of protection to help them strengthen remote security and better protect their business data. Our partnership with SecureReview was the necessary next step in doing so.”

SecureReview has partnered with Oasis to provide clients with the highest level of remote security. Various levels of protection are now accessible, depending on the needs of the user.

Virtual Private Networks – Insights

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

VPNs encrypt internet traffic and hide a user’s identity online. It establishes a protected network connection while using public networks. The encryption of data is done in real-time. VPNs mask internet protocol (IP) address. Third parties will have a harder time tracking and stealing data of VPN. Applications operating through a VPN get benefits of the private network’s functionality, security and control.

Business VPN

A business VPN is a service that requires customized setup and technical support. The VPN is configured by the company’s IT department. A user has no administrative control over the VPN and organizations log employees’ activities and data transfers. As a result, the organization can reduce the probability of data breaches. The fundamental benefit of a business VPN is that it provides a completely secure connection to the organization’s intranet and server, even for staff who work remotely and use their internet connection.

Increase Security with VPN

Private tunneling or remote network access may not be required by the company. However, an organization is likely to share some elements with larger companies. To begin, businesses most likely have cloud-based resources such as apps or data. A VPN gives businesses safe access without the hassle of maintaining and paying for pricey routing hardware. A virtual private network (VPN) establishes a secure connection between user’s systems and the resources to which they connect. Adding a VPN connection adds another degree of protection and security.

Scalability of the VPN

A private network can help a company get started, the cost of expanding it can be prohibitive. Businesses can provide resource access to multiple employees at the same time as per their need with minimum configuration and can extend VPN as their business grows in terms of number of employees or data storage space. They can also operate critical programs on the cloud and grant them access via the VPN’s secure tunnel.

Hide Sensitive Information with Encryption

Hackers can intercept sensitive information you enter on websites using a variety of methods. They can use that information to imitate and obtain access to bank accounts, financial transactions information and other personal information. High-level security, such as 256-bit AES encryption, is available with a VPN. Anyone who is able to eavesdrop firm’s internet traffic will see incomprehensible, jumbled text and characters.

Access in Restricted Internet Access Countries

Some businesses have staff who go to countries where internet access is restricted. In that situation, employees may be denied access to the organization’s resources that are available on the open web. Employees can access the Internet as if they were in their own country with the help of a VPN.

Low Setup and Maintenance Costs

Small businesses have certain restrictions on the amount of money to spend on IT infrastructure. The information technology and its security is a crucial aspect for any organization, they must either spend money on it or risk losing their overall profitability. VPNs do not require any physical infrastructure or additional tools to operate. To put it another way, all an organization needs is a VPN subscription to use the service. Even if a business manages to run its own VPN server, the setup and maintenance are simple. Most VPN services don’t even charge to set up the VPN server because they handle everything for clients. Companies simply have to pay for the VPN subscription and then they are good to go.

Insider Threat Management – An Overview

Posted on May 24, 2021 by admin

An insider threat occurs when employees, vendors, or business associates who have access to an organization’s information, network, or premises use that access intentionally or unintentionally to compromise the security and perform malicious activities like theft, fraud and damaging systems.

Types of Insider Threats are –

Malicious Insider – A malicious insider is an employee who intentionally steals information for monetary or personal gain. Since they are very well acquainted with the company’s security policies and procedures, they have an advantage over other attackers.

Negligent Insider – Insiders do not want to put the company at risk, but they do so unintentionally by acting recklessly. An employee who does not adhere to IT security policies or make mistakes due to poor judgement. e.g., an administrator who does not install a security patch.

Compromised Insider – An employee whose computer is infected with malware is a typical example of a compromised insider. This usually occurs as a result of phishing scams or clicking on links that lead to malware downloads.

Some Key Features of Insider Threat Management Solutions are –

Privileged Access Management (PAM) – ITM solution determines who has access to systems and applications at any given time. PAM apps can do this by creating and deleting user identities. It employs password vaulting, encryption techniques and access control for mission-critical technologies and applications. For password and data sharing PAM uses encryption which is a secure way of communication and it prevents attackers from reading data. A compromised credential is at the heart of the majority of security breaches. As a result, Privileged Access Management (PAM) is an essential component of ITM (Insider Threat Management) solution.

User Activity Monitoring with Big Data Analysis – Security threats have increased and become more complex as work-from-home and remote-work activities have expanded. As a result of remote work, security priorities have shifted, and security protocols have been changed. Insider security management tools create models of user behaviour and assign risk scores. Creating behavioural baselines based on various factors like timing of activity, data accessed and actively learning what is acceptable behaviour is the most effective way to detect insider threats without producing a large number of false-positive warnings. To detect privilege misuse, sophisticated machine learning models and data science is used to track and analyse vast quantities of data from a variety of sources. This helps in the detection of multiple attacks spanning multiple alarms, allowing for rapid detection and response.

Investigation and Threat Mitigation – In case an intruder breaches the perimeter and gains access to the organization’s network, security teams can search for multiple compromised credentials or abuse indicators to confirm the threat. ITM’s machine learning is used by security teams to generate security-relevant signals. These techniques will help in visibility and detailed forensic analysis.

A successful Insider Threat Management solution requires an understanding of what organization values and what could potentially harm or threaten those assets. A complete understanding of an organization’s assets allows for proper coordination and risk management. A tried-and-true ITM solution starts with figuring out where an organization’s properties are kept and who has access to them. This allows for a more comprehensive classification of each asset’s risk and the implementation of risk-based mitigation strategies.

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