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Top 10 Container Security Solutions https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/top-ten-container-security-solutions/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:28:59 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1789 Table of Contents What Are Containers? What Does Container Security Entail? Considerations Top 10 Container Security Solutions Top 10 Container Security Solutions Containers provide a lightweight and portable way to package and run applications, making them ideal for building cloud-native apps. Because of this, software developers have been adopting containers at lightning speed for easier […]

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Top 10 Container Security Solutions

Containers provide a lightweight and portable way to package and run applications, making them ideal for building cloud-native apps. Because of this, software developers have been adopting containers at lightning speed for easier deployment. However, due to this trend, there is today a growing need for robust container security solutions to protect against potential threats.

This blog post will explore the top 10 container security tools that can help secure your containerized applications throughout their lifecycle. Before we dive into the list, let’s first review what containers are and why container security is crucial.

What Are Containers?

Containerization is a virtualization technology that allows developers to package and deploy applications as self-contained units that are efficient and lightweight. Containers differ from traditional virtual machines because they use the same operating system kernel as the host machine. Each container has its own isolated filesystem, network stack, and process space, providing high security and portability.

Containers are commonly used in cloud-native applications, as they provide consistency and reproducibility across different environments. With containers, developers can package their applications, dependencies, and configurations, ensuring they run consistently regardless of the underlying infrastructure.

What Does Container Security Entail?

Container security consists of the practices and technologies organizations implement to secure containerized applications and their underlying infrastructure. This is essential because containers are a potential entry point for cyberattackers who may exploit vulnerabilities in the container runtime or application code.

Container security encompasses many areas, including network security, host security, application security, and compliance. Solutions in this arena provide visibility into containerized applications, detect potential threats in real time, and provide automated remediation to mitigate security risks.

Considerations when Choosing a Container Security Solution

There are several key factors to remember when deciding on the right tool to secure your containerized environment.

For one, the value proposition of a container security solution should align with your business goals and requirements. Some key considerations to keep in mind here include:

  • Threat detection: Comprehensive capabilities to identify potential security risks in real time
  • Compliance management: Integrated capabilities to help you comply with the relevant industry regulations and standards
  • Automation: Automated remediation capabilities to help mitigate security risks and reduce the workload of security teams
  • Integration: Ability to integrate with your existing security tools and workflows to provide a seamless security experience

In addition to the value proposition, there are several key features that a container security solution should offer:

  • Vulnerability management: To help identify and remediate vulnerabilities in container images and applications
  • Runtime security: To detect and prevent threats in real time
  • Access control: To restrict access to containerized applications and infrastructure
  • Network security: To secure network traffic between containers and other resources
  • Audit logging: To help you monitor and track activity within containerized applications
  • Image scanning: To detect potential vulnerabilities and malware in container images

 

Anchore Engine by Anchore

Santa Barbara, CA | 2016 | www.anchore.com

Anchore offers a container security platform called Anchore Engine. Designed to scan container images for vulnerabilities, configuration issues, and compliance violations, Anchore Engine’s standout feature is its policy engine, which allows users to define custom policies for image scanning and analysis.

It can be used as a standalone tool or integrated into existing CI/CD pipelines.

Aqua Cloud Security Platform by Aqua Security

Burlington, MA | 2015 | www.aquasec.com

Aqua Security provides a platform for securing containerized applications throughout their entire lifecycle. Featuring image scanning, runtime protection, and compliance management capabilities, Aqua’s most prominent feature is its deep integration with Kubernetes, making it an ideal solution for securing Kubernetes environments.

It can be deployed as a standalone application or integrated into existing CI/CD pipelines.

GravityZone by Bitdefender

Bucharest, Romania | 2001 | www.bitdefender.com

GravityZone Security for Containers is a container-native security solution designed to secure the entire container stack across multiple orchestration platforms, from build to runtime. It offers a combination of vulnerability management, runtime protection, network security, and compliance management.

The solution integrates with popular CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab, making it easy to incorporate into DevOps workflows.

Falcon Cloud Security by CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

CrowdStrike provides robust container and kubernetes security as part of Falcon Cloud Security. It includes vulnerability and compliance management, container image scanning, and kubernetes.  The big advantage is that all security is part of a single platform and interface.

Crowdstrike Falcon Cloud Security with Containers standout feature is the ability to detect and respond to container security threats in real time, allowing organizations to mitigate security risks quickly.

Datadog Container Security by Datadog

Ney York, NY | 2010 | www.datadoghq.com

Datadog is a cloud-based monitoring and analytics platform that offers container security capabilities under Datadog Container Security. The platform is designed to scan container images for vulnerabilities, monitor container activity, and provide real-time threat detection and response capabilities.

The platform’s main advantage is its integration with other Datadog services, providing users with a seamless monitoring and security experience, as well as runtime protection, network security, and compliance management.

Grafeas by Google and JFrog

San Francisco, CA | 2017 | www.grafeas.io

Grafeas is an open-source project with an API for auditing and governing the build and deployment of container images. The platform is designed to provide a standard way of tracking metadata about container images, including build details, security vulnerabilities, and compliance issues.

Grafeas can be deployed as an open-source solution or integrated into existing CI/CD pipelines.

Qualys Container Security by Qualys

Foster City, CA | 1999 | www.qualys.com

Qualys offers up a container security platform known as Qualys Container Security. It comes with vulnerability scanning, compliance management, and container image scanning capabilities. Qualys Container Security’s standout feature is its deep integration with the Qualys Cloud Platform, giving users a comprehensive cloud security solution.

Clair by Project Quay

www.projectquay.io

Clair is an open-source container security solution designed to scan container images for vulnerabilities and provide detailed reports on potential security risks. Clair is best known for its open-source nature, making it an ideal solution for organizations prioritizing transparency and community-driven innovation.

It can be deployed as an open-source solution or integrated into existing CI/CD pipelines.

Red Hat OpenShift by Red Hat

Raleigh, NC | 1993 | www.redhat.com

Red Hat is a leading open-source solutions provider that offers a container platform called OpenShift. It includes security features such as runtime protection, vulnerability scanning, access control, and compliance management. OpenShift is known for its deep integration with the Kubernetes ecosystem, providing users with a comprehensive and optimized container platform.

OpenShift can be deployed as a cloud-based service or on premises.

Falco by Sysdig

San Francisco, CA | 2013 | www.sysdig.com

Sysdig provides a runtime security solution called Falco. The platform uses behavioral analysis and machine learning algorithms to monitor container activity and detect security threats in real time. Falco also offers response capabilities, making it an ideal solution for organizations prioritizing container runtime security.

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Top 10 Cloud Security Companies https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/top-ten-cloud-security-companies-2023/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:42:22 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1740 Table of Contents What is Cloud Security? Why is Cloud Security Important? Cloud Security Considerations Top 10 Cloud Security Companies What is cloud security? Cloud security is the technology, policies, services and security controls to protect data, applications and environments in the cloud. Cloud security focuses on: Ensuring the privacy of data across networks Handling the […]

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What is cloud security?

Cloud security is the technology, policies, services and security controls to protect data, applications and environments in the cloud. Cloud security focuses on:
  • Ensuring the privacy of data across networks
  • Handling the unique cybersecurity concerns of businesses using multiple cloud services providers
  • Controlling the access of users, devices and software

Why is cloud security important?

For businesses shifting to a cloud-based model, security is a top concern. Organizations must design and implement a comprehensive security solution to protect from an expanding array of threats and increasingly sophisticated attacks within the cloud environment. Traditional security strategies intended to protect on-premises, hosted networks and associated assets are unsuitable for the cloud and must be updated to address these threats within the cloud environment. Enterprises must adapt their security approach to protect this new environment. This includes rethinking and redesigning the security strategy to include real-time, advanced monitoring, detection and response capabilities specifically for the cloud. Protective measures such as microsegmentation and encryption should also be used to minimize damage and contain the threat should a breach occur.

Cloud security considerations

Cloud security should start with a security platform that is purpose-built in the cloud, for the cloud. When selecting a cybersecurity vendor it is important to understand the company’s strengths and differentiators, as well as other overarching factors, such as cost, support, integration, scalability and flexibility. Here we present 10 of the most reputable cybersecurity providers on the market, including their key features, services and stand-out attributes. In this post, we explore 10 leading cloud security companies, their differentiators and key solutions.

Broadcom (previously Semantec)

San Jose, CA | 1961 | www.broadcom.com

Broadcom is a global IT leader with a company legacy spanning more than five decades. With its acquisition of Symantec, a leading software and cybersecurity company, in 2019 Broadcom established itself within the security realm. The company offers multiple cloud security offerings within its portfolio, including automated security and compliance for public and hybrid cloud workloads, storage and containers.

Differentiators:

  • With the acquisition of Blue Coat systems in 2016, Symantec significantly bolstered its data loss prevention, cloud generation security and website security capabilities.
  • Offers cloud-native workload protection that integrates with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Platform and key solutions:

  • Symantec CloudSOC: Symantec CloudSOC is a CASB platform that provides a full range of cloud application security services, including malware analysis and removal, cloud app evaluations, data loss prevention and compliance.
  • Cloud Workload Protection (CWP):  Symantec CWP secures all critical workloads within the public or private cloud environments, as well as on-premises locations. The CWP automates workload security and provides visibility into all assets through a single view.
  •  Cloud Workload Assurance: CWA provides fully automated cloud reporting, compliance and remediation for all IaaS assets. The tool also provides the ability to benchmark the security posture for any configuration.

Check Point

Tel Aviv, Israel | 1993 | www.checkpoint.com

Check Point Software Technologies is a leading cybersecurity solution provider serving the enterprise, government and small business sectors. While the company has its roots as an antivirus solution provider, they have evolved over the past three decades and offer market-leading cloud, endpoint and IoT security solutions. The company’s flagship offering, Check Point Infinity, is an integrated solution that offers coordinated protection across cloud, networks, endpoints, mobile and IoT.

Differentiators:

  • Boasts a “world-acclaimed research and intelligence unit,” which, combined with advanced AI-based threat intelligence and prevention technologies, helps solidify the company’s leadership position in the market.
  • Consistently recognized by analysts and industry groups, particularly for advanced endpoint protection, unified threat management (UTM), mobile threat management, mobile data protection and NGFW solutions.
  • Considered a strong value for money, especially as it relates to EDR.

Platform and key solutions:

  • Check Point Infinity: Check Point Infinity is a cybersecurity architecture that protects attacks across networks, cloud deployments and endpoints, including mobile and IoT devices.
  • CloudGuard: CloudGuard is Check Point’s CNAPP that enhances visibility into how cloud assets are used and provides automated workload protection across the entire software development lifecycle.

CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

CrowdStrike is a cloud-native cybersecurity services provider that boasts a comprehensive offering, including endpoint security, network security, data security, identity security, threat intelligence and response and recovery services. The company’s Falcon platform is among the most comprehensive and effective cloud-native security offerings on the market, processing trillions of events per day.

Differentiators:

  • Unified security from endpoint to cloud workloads and everything in between in a single platform
  • CrowdStrike is the industry’s only adversary-focused cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) integrating cloud workload protection (CWP), cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) in a single offering.
  • CrowdStrike cloud-native Falcon platform eliminates the need for on-premises security infrastructure and provides all security services through a single, lightweight agent.
  • Consistently recognized by analyst firms and industry groups for excellence in cloud security, EDR, XDR, managed detection and response (MDR) and other critical categories. Recently awarded by CRN Tech Innovators Award as the Best Cloud Security Solution.
  • CrowdStrike takes security services and cloud treat hunting to a whole new level.

Platform and key solutions:

  • CrowdStrike Falcon: The cloud-native CrowdStrike Falcon platform leverages real-time indicators of attack and threat intelligence to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation across endpoints and workloads in hybrid and multi-cloud environment
  • CrowdStrike cloud-native application security is one of the most comprehensive cloud security solutions available in the market.

Lacework

San Jose, CA | 2014 | www.lacework.com

Lacework is a data-driven security platform that specializes in cloud security and compliance. The company’s robust offering includes protection for cloud workloads, containers, APIs and other cloud-based assets across the entire DevOps cycle.

Differentiators:

  • Robust integration capabilities with public cloud providers, AWS, Google Cloud and Azure.
  • Embraces a platform approach (as opposed to manual rule writing) that leverages AI to provide advanced monitoring and detection capabilities.
  • Flexible, scalable architecture makes Lacework an ideal solution for fast-growing companies and larger environments.
  • Ranked as the top cloud security platform for ease of use and customer satisfaction by G2.

Platform and key solutions:

  • Polygraph Data Platform: Lacework’s Polygraph Data Platform provides cloud security and compliance services to clients. The platform helps companies visualize data for additional context, helping them identify threats and risks with more speed and accuracy.

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA | 2005 | www.paloaltonetworks.com

Palo Alto Networks is one of the most comprehensive and reputable cybersecurity solution providers on the market today. The company’s flagship Prisma Cloud platform is a cloud-native security platform (CNSP), providing enterprises with robust network and cloud protection, while the company’s extensive consultancy services provide a well-rounded, end-to-end enterprise security offering. The downside is no unified security across end-point and cloud security offerings, and you need to utilize two or three interfaces to have full visibility.

Differentiators:

  • Palo Alto Networks ranks among the most comprehensive cloud-native security platforms in the world.
  • Consistently recognized by industry and analyst groups for excellence in numerous categories, including network security, cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR) and threat intelligence.
  • Launched Okyo Garde, a hardware device targeted at the home and small business market that provides enterprise-level security for remote work locations.
  • Launched infrastructure-as-a-code as part of the Prisma Cloud offerings

Platform and key solutions:

  • Prisma Cloud: Prisma Cloud is Palo Alto Networks’ CNSP, offering security and compliance services for applications, data and any solution hosted within the cloud. Prisma Cloud has built-in functionalities to support integration with major public clouds and improves visibility across containers and orchestration services.
  • Prisma SASE: Prisma Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) provides secure access to applications and protects all application traffic, regardless of location.

Proofpoint

Sunnyvale, CA | 2002 | www.proofpoint.com

Proofpoint is a SaaS-based cybersecurity and compliance company. The organization takes a “people-centric” approach to security, protecting the organization’s assets through human-first solutions and services, training and technology. The company offers an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions that protect customers across email, the cloud, social media and the web.

Differentiators:

  • Proofpoint NexusAI leverages machine learning (ML), real-time analytics and a robust data set to protect their clients from attacks and breaches.
  • Boasts an impressive client roster, including more than half of Fortune 100 companies.

Platform and key solutions:

  • Cloud App Security Broker: Proofpoint’s Cloud App Security Broker (CASB) provides advanced threat protection for cloud apps, including Office 365, Google Workspace, Box and more. The solution leverages analytics to help organizations manage user access and third-party apps based on their unique risk criteria.
  • Proofpoint Web Security: Proofpoint Web Security offers customers visibility into web-based threats and allows them to enable granular controls to limit or restrict access to high-risk sites and cloud services.

Qualys

Foster City, CA | 1999 | www.qualys.com

One of the first SaaS security companies to enter the market, Qualys is a provider of information security and compliance cloud solutions. The company offers an integrated cloud application suite to provide a full range of cloud security services, including compliance, vulnerability scanning and cloud workload protection for public cloud environments.

Differentiators:

  • Robust partnerships with leading cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.
  • A founding member of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), a non-profit organization that offers cloud security-specific research, education, certification, events and best practices.
  • Comprehensive CNAPP and IaaC security
  • An extensive compliance offering that provides different use case-specific modules.

Platform and key solutions:

  • Qualys Cloud Platform: Qualys Cloud Platform provides the foundation for Qualys’s integrated Cloud Apps services and solutions. It offers continuous, comprehensive threat prioritization, patching and other response capabilities, as well as robust compliance and auditing functionality.
  •  Qualys Cloud Inventory:  Qualys Cloud Inventory establishes a “single-pane-of-glass” view across all public cloud deployments, aggregating asset data from one or multiple cloud platforms.

Trend Micro

Tokyo, Japan | 1988 | www.trendmicro.com

Trend Micro is a global cybersecurity provider specializing in hybrid cloud security, network security, user protection and threat detection and response. The company also offers tailored solutions for Internet of Things (IoT), as well as risk management. The company is optimized for several cloud environments, including AWS, Microsoft and Google.

Differentiators:

  • Offers a robust hybrid cloud security offering, making it a strong choice for companies that want to unify their on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Robust workload security feature that provides advanced protection across multiple deployment environments, including private and public cloud.
  • Among the few cybersecurity companies to provide specific solutions for IoT environments.

Platform and key solutions:

  • Trend Micro One: Trend Micro One is Trend Micro’s unified security platform that offers automation, customizable APIs and turnkey integrations across all major cloud providers and leading cloud tools.
  • Trend Micro Cloud One: Trend Micro Cloud One is Trend Micro’s CNAPP solution that integrates workload, storage and network security, as well as compliance capabilities.

VMware

Palo Alto, CA | 1998 | www.vmware.com

VMware is a cloud computing and virtualization  company that also delivers application services, including cloud network security for hybrid and multi- cloud environments.

Differentiators:

  • Recognized across nine categories at the 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, including cloud workload protection and endpoint security.
  • Operates under the “assumption of breach” mentality, which means the company is focused on defending from within – detecting and containing threats in the environment – as opposed to strengthening defenses and preventative measures.
  • Through the acquisition of CloudHealth, VMware can support deeper integration with VMware workloads and leverage governance features to help organizations align security and regulatory compliance. In acquiring Carbon Black, VMware further enhanced its endpoint security and analytics capabilities.

Platform and key solutions:

  • VMware NSX: VMware NSX is VMware’s network virtualization and security platform. It allows customers to embed networking and security functionality that is typically managed in hardware directly into the hypervisor.
  • VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload: VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload is a data center security product that protects workloads running in virtualized, private and hybrid cloud environments.
  • VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint: VMware Carbon Black Cloud Endpoint is a software as a service (SaaS) solution that combines next-generation antivirus (NGAV), endpoint detection and response (EDR), threat hunting and vulnerability management via a single console and sensor.

Wiz

New York, NY | 2020 | https://www.wiz.io/

Wiz is a cloud native security startup that specializes in cloud security. The company’s main differentiator is a normalizing layer between cloud environments, which allows the platform to rapidly identify and remove critical risks.

Differentiators:

  • Wiz offers an agentless solution that provides complete visibility and context into the entire cloud environment, helping security teams proactively identify, prioritize, remediate, and prevent risks.
  • Highly scalable solution can be deployed within any cloud environment with no impact on resource or workload performance.
  • A robust API connects the Wiz platform and solutions to all public clouds across virtual machines, containers, serverless functions, and data stores.
  • Recently launched CIEM capabilities and leveraged these new capabilities to enable least privilege access for Azure environments.

Platform and key solutions:

    • Wiz Security Graph: The Wiz Security Graph provides contextual insights that proactively and systematically analyze configurations, vulnerabilities, network, identities, and more across accounts, users, workloads and critical data stored in the cloud to discover “toxic combinations” and critical issues that represent real risk.
    • CNAPP:  Wiz offers an agentless, graph-based CNAPP that provides complete visibility in any cloud environment.

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Best Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs in 2023 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/best-cybersecurity-solutions-for-smbs-in-2023/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:43:39 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1525 Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) contribute a lot of innovation and value in today’s digital economy. While fueling that growth, it’s also important for SMBs to adopt cybersecurity measures to protect the organization. That’s because cybercriminals have increased their focus on this business segment in recent years. According to Verizon, there was nearly a 200% […]

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Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) contribute a lot of innovation and value in today’s digital economy. While fueling that growth, it’s also important for SMBs to adopt cybersecurity measures to protect the organization. That’s because cybercriminals have increased their focus on this business segment in recent years. According to Verizon, there was nearly a 200% increase in incidents targeting organizations with less than 1,000 employees between 2021 and 2022.

Since smaller firms often have limited resources for building out a full-stack cybersecurity program, it’s important to prioritize. Even the most essential cybersecurity solutions like investing in next-gen antivirus (NGAV) for the first line of defense can help prevent a large number of threats.

When you review cybersecurity solutions, you should look for a vendor that can deliver protection as your company grows. SMBs must address a wide gamut of security needs and a vendor that takes a holistic approach to cybersecurity will provide you the best fit to do that. Also, make sure the vendor provides 24/7 coverage for technical support and that they have a good reputation in the market for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Bitdefender

Bucharest, Romania | 2001 | www.bitdefender.com

Bitdefender is a global security technology company that provides threat protection to both business and consumer customers. The company develops and delivers cybersecurity products and services, including endpoint protection, cloud and managed security, storage security, patch management and IoT security. Bitdefender’s cybersecurity platform unifies endpoint security and analytics across endpoints and hybrid workloads with easy administration.

For NGAV, Bitdefender offers GravityZone Business Security for detecting advanced threats including fileless attacks, ransomware, and other zero-day threats in real-time.

Prospective customers can trial the product for free. Pricing starts at $36.99/year.

CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

CrowdStrike is a global cybersecurity technology firm pioneering cloud-delivered protection for SMB- to enterprise-sized businesses. CrowdStrike offers a range of cybersecurity technologies and services to help companies protect their critical areas of cyber risk across endpoints and cloud workloads, identity, and data. The company’s platform, CrowdStrike Falcon®, leverages a single, lightweight agent to deliver advanced capabilities that help keep customers ahead of threat actors and stop breaches.

CrowdStrike offers Falcon Go, which is a NGAV solution built for SMBs. Falcon Go provides threat protection against advanced attacks and device control for governing USB devices that could pose a risk.

Companies can buy the Falcon Go online or trial it for free. Pricing starts at $59.99/year.

ESET

Bratislava, Slovakia | 1992 | www.eset.com

ESET is a global digital security company based in the European Union that develops security software solutions for both consumers and businesses. The company’s products include endpoint protection, encryption and authentication, as well as a range of security services. ESET’s approach to cybersecurity combines machine learning, a cloud-powered reputation system and human expertise.

ESET Entry provides companies with multi-layered endpoint protection, featuring machine learning and brute force attack protection.

Companies can buy the product online. Pricing that includes the cloud console starts at $47.80/year.

Malwarebytes

Santa Clara, U.S. | 2008 | www.malwarebytes.com

Malwarebytes is an American global cybersecurity company that develops software solutions for both consumer and business customers. For business customers, Malwarebytes delivers cybersecurity products and services, including endpoint protection, vulnerability and patch management, DNS filtering and application blocking.

Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection provides malware protection with attack detection, threat blocking, and remediation that SMBs can manage from a central cloud platform, Malwarebytes Nebula.

Companies can buy Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection online or trial it for free. Pricing starts at $69.99/year.

McAfee

San Jose, U.S. | 1987 | www.mcafee.com

McAfee is an American global cybersecurity company that delivers security software products for consumers and small businesses. For its small business customers, McAfee offerings include endpoint protection and VPN products.

For their NGAV solution, McAfee Total Protection helps organizations guard against viruses, malware, ransomware, spyware and other online threats.

Prospective customers can trial the product for free or buy it online. Pricing starts at $23.99/year.

Sophos

Abingdon, England | 1985 | www.sophos.com

Sophos is a British-based global security software company, developing products for business and consumer customers. For its business customers, Sophos is primarily focused on providing security software to 1- to 5,000-seat organizations. The company develops security products and services for endpoint protection, encryption, network security, email security and cloud workload protection.

For NGAV, Sophos offers Intercept X Advanced that combines anti-exploit, anti-ransomware, AI and control technology to help businesses stop attacks before they impact endpoint systems.

Prospective customers can trial Intercept X Advanced for free. Pricing starts at $28/year.

Trend Micro

Tokyo, Japan | 1988 | www.trendmicro.com

Trend Micro is a global cybersecurity technology company that provides security offerings to both business and consumer customers. For its corporate customers, Trend Micro develops a range of software solutions and security services that help businesses address their needs for cloud security, endpoint protection and network defense. The company provides a  lightweight agent that delivers visibility and management across the security tools.

Trend Micro offers Cloud One™ that provides a full range of advanced endpoint and workload security capabilities with unified visibility and management.

Prospective customers can trial the product for free. Pricing starts at $25.55/year.

Webroot

Broomfield, U.S. | 1997 | www.webroot.com

As a subsidiary of OpenText, Webroot is a global cybersecurity technology company that provides Internet security for consumers and businesses. SMB organizations can select from a range of products and services to manage cybersecurity needs across endpoint protection, encryption, email security, DNS protection and security awareness training. Webroot’s solutions harness the cloud and artificial intelligence to stop zero-day threats in real time.

As their NGAV offering, Webroot™ Business Endpoint Protection provides multi-vector protection against malicious files, scripts, exploits and URLs.

Customers can trial the product for free or purchase it online. Pricing starts at $30/year.

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Best Antivirus Software for Businesses https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/best-antivirus-software-for-businesses/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:48:53 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1405 Table of Contents Antivirus vs Next-Generation Antivirus   Top 12 Antivirus Solutions for Businesses When it comes to cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), antivirus (AV) protection is one of the simplest and fastest ways to strengthen the organization’s security posture. Though this tool is only one component within a comprehensive security offering, AV […]

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When it comes to cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), antivirus (AV) protection is one of the simplest and fastest ways to strengthen the organization’s security posture. Though this tool is only one component within a comprehensive security offering, AV solutions provide a critical line of defense against highly destructive cyber threats, including malware and ransomware.

But with a crowded and complex landscape, it can be difficult for an organization to identify a reputable and experienced vendor to meet the business’s specific needs and budget. In this blog post, we review some of the most effective AV software solutions for businesses and review a short list of what to look for as you evaluate your options.

Antivirus vs Next-Generation Antivirus

As you explore the AV market, one of the first terms you might encounter is Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV). As the name implies, NGAV tools use advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as the cloud to provide a deeper level of protection.

The main differences between AV and NGAV tools has to do with how the tools operate and what they protect against. Legacy AV protects the organization from known threats – or threats we’ve seen before – by looking for a string of characters, or “signature”, that is associated with specific types of malware.

NGAV, on the other hand, uses more sophisticated prevention methods, such as machine learning, behavioral detection, and artificial intelligence, to detect both known attacks that have a signature, as well as unknown threats that do not. Also, because NGAV tools leverage the cloud, they provide real-time, continuous protection and performance that most AV tools cannot match.

While many companies still offer legacy AV solutions, the industry is well aware of the potential protection and performance shortcomings of these tools. Most consider this approach obsolete as sophisticated attackers consistently find ways to circumvent legacy AV defenses, such as by leveraging fileless attacks that use macros, scripting engines, in-memory, execution, etc., to launch attacks.

Bottom line: An AV solution is certainly a helpful tool, but an NGAV solution will provide far stronger, more comprehensive protection.

Checklist: What to look for in an antivirus solution

  • Does the solution prevent known and unknown attack vectors, including signatureless and malware-free attacks? (i.e., is the tool a traditional AV solution or NGAV?)
  • Does the tool protect the device even when it is offline?
  • Does the solution use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), heuristics and behavioral analysis to detect advanced attacks and unknown threats?
  • Does the tool leverage the cloud to expedite deployment and streamline updating?
  • Does the AV solution integrate with other tools and applications within the organization’s technology and security stack?
  • Is the tool custom-built for business users?
  • How does the solution rank based on independent analyst evaluations from reputable firms like Gartner, IDC, and Forrester?
  • How does the tool perform in peer reviews, such as those offered by G2, TrustRadius, and Gartner Peer Insights?
  • Has the tool been evaluated according to industry standards such as the Mitre ATT&CK framework, SE Labs Breach Response Test, and AV-TEST?

Bitdefender

Bucharest, Romania | 2001 | www.bitdefender.com

Bitdefender is a Romanian cybersecurity company that offers several tiers of AV solutions, including a free version, for both personal and enterprise use.

  • Paid AV packages offer protection across all devices and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
  • All packages include Bitdefender’s Standard Protection Suite, which provides multi-layered protection, including prevention and detection, against new and existing threats.
  • All security features are managed through a single app, which has minimal impact on system performance and the user experience.
  • Paid plans begin at $118.99/year for five devices.
  • Affordable pricing and flexibility in device coverage makes Bitdefender a good solution for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as personal accounts.

Broadcom (previously Symantec)

San Jose, CA | 1961 | www.broadcom.com

Following its acquisition of Symantec in 2019, software company Broadcom offers Symantec Endpoint Security, a multi tier security software suite for enterprise clients.

  • Symantec Endpoint Security is a software package that offers antimalware, intrusion prevention and firewall services for traditional and mobile endpoints, as well as servers, across Windows, Mac, Linux, Windows S Mode, Android and iOS operating systems.
  • The solution is deployed via a single agent that supports a variety of IT environments, including cloud, on-premises and hybrid.
  • Multilayer attack prevention leverages ML and AI technology to provide real-time protection against file-based and fileless attacks.
  • Software packages include a customizable VPN feature to protect network connections and support compliance.
  • All endpoints can be managed through a single interface and agent.
  • Symantec Endpoint Security is custom-built for enterprise clients.
  • Contact Broadcom for pricing information

CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

CrowdStrike is a cloud-native cybersecurity company that protects endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. Their robust NGAV and endpoint security solutions are delivered to enterprise and small- and medium-sized businesses as part of its Falcon platform.

  • CrowdStrike Falcon® Go is an easy to manage protection NGAV solution that leverages AI and ML to protect against known and unknown attacks, including the latest malware and ransomware threats.
  •  CrowdStrike Falcon® Go offers continuous protection across major platforms, including Windows, Windows Server, macOS and Linux, and protects all connected devices, even when they are offline.
  • As a cloud-native solution, it can be deployed and fully operational within seconds, without any impact to system performance, with no need for on-premises infrastructure or device reboot
  • Falcon Go, which includes the NGAV tool, device control and express support, can be purchased directly online. Pricing starts at $299.99/year for five endpoints; the company offers a free 30-day trial for new customers.
  • Flexible pricing tiers and a comprehensive service offering makes CrowdStrike an ideal solution for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as enterprise clients.

ESET

Bratislava, Slovakia | 1992 | www.eset.com

ESET is a Slovak software company specializing in cybersecurity. The company provides AV solutions for both business and personal use in more than 200 countries worldwide.

  • ESET offers several tiers of protection for all devices across Windows, Mac and Android operating systems.
  • Offers a multilayered solution that includes NGAV, as well as endpoint protection platform (EPP) services, to provide prevention, detection and remediation services.
  • ESET LiveGrid provides automatic protection against newly detected zero-day threats, such as ransomware and malware, without the need for an update.
  • Pricing for enterprise packages starts at $190/year for five devices.
  • Flexible pricing plans make ESET a good solution for small- and medium-sized businesses.

Malwarebytes

Santa Clara, CA | 2008 | www.malwarebytes.com

Malwarebytes is a cybersecurity services provider that offers NGAV protection, as well as on-demand scans to remove dormant malware and threat artifacts. The company offers a variety of service tiers, as well as packages for home and enterprise use.

  • Offers protection for all devices across all operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android and iOS.
  • For business users, AV software is included as part of Malwarebytes For Teams, which protects business files and data against malware, ransomware, hackers, and emerging threats.
  • Software is deployed through a single, low-footprint agent that neutralizes malicious code without impacting device performance.
  • All security functions can be accessed from a single dashboard with an intuitive UI to streamline remediation.
  • Paid subscriptions start at $45.99/device/year for business clients.
  • Flexible and affordable pricing model makes Malwarebytes a strong choice for small- and medium-sized businesses.

McAfee

San Jose, CA | 1987 | www.mcafee.com

McAfee is a security software company best known for its AV solution. The company offers several tiers of service, including a free version for Android and iOS devices, as well as software packages for personal and enterprise use.

  • McAfee Total Protection provides real-time, online and offline protection for all devices against known and unknown threats, including malware, ransomware, viruses and trojans.
  • As part of the AV software package, all plans include additional privacy services, such as firewall services, VPN, identity monitoring, credit monitoring and password manager.
  • Higher-tier plans include $1 million coverage for eligible losses and fees due to identity theft and fraud.
  • Paid plans start at $89.99/device/year.
  • McAfee is perhaps best known as a consumer solution, but it is also a great choice for enterprise clients.

Microsoft

Redmond, WA | 1975 | www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antimalware component of Microsoft Windows for Windows PCs. In 2022, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Defender, which offers cross-platform protection for Android, iOS and macOS devices.

  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus offers automatic and continuous protection for Windows PCs against malware, ransomware, phishing, spam and other threats.
  • Microsoft Defender offers cross-platform protection across all Office 365 workloads with a special focus on email security.
  • Microsoft Defender Antivirus is included as a free, standard feature in any Windows PC; it is also included in many Office 365 plans, or as an add-on feature.
  • Microsoft Defender is available through Office 365 cloud software purchases; business versions are also available for purchase. Plans start at $2/user/month.
  • Microsoft Defender is a strong solution for enterprise clients, particularly those that already have security services from Microsoft.

Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, CA | 2005 | www.paloaltonetworks.com

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers an NGAV solution as part of its Cortex XDR offering.

  • Palo Alto Networks leverages AI to identify and block advanced attacks, including zero-day malware, fileless attacks, and script-based attacks, based on exploit techniques, methods and behaviors, as opposed to signatures and files.
  • Cloud-based agent deploys instantly and provides immediate protection without the need for on-premises equipment.
  • Integrates with other security tools to inspect unknown files and share intelligence across the vendor security stack.
  • Option to disable network access or terminate processes on select endpoints to halt the attack path and limit impact.
  • While Palo Alto Networks is often cited among analysts as a strong security partner, relatively high deployment and operations costs makes this company a suitable solution mainly for enterprise clients.
  • Contact Palo Alto Networks  for pricing information.

SentinelOne

Mountain View, CA | 2013 | www.sentinelone.com

SentinelOne is a cybersecurity company that offers Singularity Core, a cloud-native NGAV and EPP.

  • Singularity Core offers real-time protection across all endpoints, containers, mobile Internet of Things (IoT) and data, whether offline or online, via a single agent.
  • Singularity Core is a fully customizable, cloud-first solution that leverages a combination of static AI and behavioral analytics to identify and prevent a variety of attack vectors, including ransomware, known and unknown malware, and trojans.
  • Supports all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS and Linux, as well as a variety of IT environments, including cloud, on-premises and hybrid.
  • In addition to Singularity Core, Sentinel One offers a full range of security solutions, including an XDR offering, making it a viable choice for enterprise clients that want to implement a robust security toolset.
  • Contact SentinelOne for pricing information

Sophos

Abingdon, UK | 1985 | www.sophos.com

Sophos is a security and hardware company that offers AV solutions for both personal and commercial use.

  • Intercept X is an enterprise AV solution from Sophos that combines anti-exploit, anti-ransomware, deep-learning AI and control technology to stop a variety of cyberattacks, including both known and unknown threats, fileless attacks and zero-day threats.
  • The tool includes advanced capabilities that identify and prevent malicious encryption techniques used during ransomware attacks.
  • Intercept X can be integrated with other Sophos products and services to further strengthen the organization’s security posture.
  • Intercept X is available as a free 30-day trial; subscriptions start at $37.07/user/year for up to nine users.
  • Sophos solutions are marketed toward enterprise clients and their pricing model reflects steep discounts for companies that operate at scale.

Trend Micro

Tokyo, Japan | 1988 | www.trendmicro.com

Trend Micro offers AV solutions as a standalone service for home use (Antivirus+ Security) as well as through the Apex One endpoint protection platform for enterprise clients.

  • Trend Micro’s EPP offers threat detection, investigation and response via a single agent for server, cloud and user endpoints.
  • Supports a variety of IT environments, including cloud, on-premises or hybrid, as well as Windows and macOS.
  • Platforms leverage high-fidelity machine learning, behavioral analysis and in memory analysis to protect against a wide range of attack types, including zero-day threats and fileless malware.
  • Option to integrate with other solutions from Trend Micro, including XDR capabilities and threat hunting services, as well as third-party tools through a broad API set.
  • Free trial available; custom quotes available by request.
  • Versatility of services and competitive pricing make Apex One a strong solution for small- and medium-sized businesses.

 Webroot

Broomfield, CO | 1997 | www.webroot.com

Webroot is a cybersecurity company that offers a cloud-based AV solution for personal and business use. Webroot’s Business Endpoint Protection platform is a cloud-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) security solution custom-built for SMBs.

  • Webroot’s Business Endpoint Protection platform offers fully automated endpoint detection, prevention and remediation against a variety of script-based and fileless attacks.
  • Lightweight, cloud-based agent deploys in seconds and protects MacOS devices, Windows computers and servers, virtualization, terminal servers and Citrix environments, even if the device is offline.
  • The platform operates via a centralized, cloud-based console and does not require any on-premises hardware; agent updates automatically in real time via the cloud.
  • IT teams can leverage preconfigured templates or customize policies based on organizational needs.
  • Paid plans start at $150/year for five devices.
  • Webroot’s Business Endpoint Protection is designed and marketed specifically for the SMB segment.v

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Top 10 Threat Intelligence Solutions https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/top-10-threat-intelligence-solutions/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:44:41 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1268 Table of Contents What is Threat Intelligence? Why Threat Intel is Important Key Diffentiators Top 10 Solutions What is threat intelligence? Threat intelligence is data that is collected, processed and analyzed to understand a threat actor’s motives, targets and attack behaviors. Threat intelligence enables cybersecurity teams to make faster, more informed, data-backed security decisions and […]

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What is threat intelligence?

Threat intelligence is data that is collected, processed and analyzed to understand a threat actor’s motives, targets and attack behaviors. Threat intelligence enables cybersecurity teams to make faster, more informed, data-backed security decisions and adapt their behavior to be more proactive in the fight against threat actors.

Why is threat intelligence important?

In the world of cybersecurity, advanced persistent threats (APTs) and defenders are constantly trying to outmaneuver each other. Insights into a threat actor’s next move, based on data, is crucial to proactively tailoring defenses and preempting future attacks.

However, while most organizations recognize the value of threat intelligence, many focus their efforts on only the most basic use cases, such as integrating threat data feeds with existing network, intrusion prevention system (IPS), firewalls and security information and event management (SIEM) tools — without taking full advantage of the insights that intelligence can offer.

Cyber threat intelligence services, combined with automation and human threat hunters, provide security teams of all sizes with critical threat insights to understand their threat profile and make fast, accurate security decisions to defend their organization against the latest threats.

Key differentiators of sophisticated threat intelligence solutions

Cyber threat intelligence helps companies solve the data, time and expertise problems they face when defeating adversaries. High-performing threat intelligence solutions are built on three core components:

    1. High-fidelity threat data collection tools and processes that provide comprehensive coverage of the latest threats worldwide
    2. Threat expertise to turn collected data into actionable insights using modern artifical intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
    3. Ability to integrate into other security solutions so team members can automatically leverage threat intelligence features and information

CrowdStrike Falcon Intelligence by CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

CrowdStrike Falcon® Intelligence is a comprehensive intelligence solution that leverages unique, fully owned, high-fidelity threat data stored in the CrowdStrike Threat Graph® to help companies understand the adversary behind security events, enable them to defend against all of the actor’s tactics and move from a reactive to a predictive, proactive state.

Key features:

    • Leverages insights from CrowdStrike’s team of more than 200 threat analysts who have been tracking attack tactics for over a decade.
    • Human threat hunters are supplemented by advanced AI/ML algorithms, helping security teams to understand, detect, investigate, respond to and predict the latest threats. 
    • Automatically analyzes malware found on endpoints, finds related samples from the industry’s largest malware search engine, investigates potential actors and enriches the investigative results with full-featured, expert-based, customized threat intelligence context.
    • Integrates threat intelligence into all other CrowdStrike offerings, helping security teams enhance their security posture through advanced data capabilities.

Searchlight by Digital Shadows

Tampa, FL | 2007 | www.reliaquest.com

Digital Shadows SearchLight is a full-service threat intelligence solution that aggregates and analyzes more than a decade’s worth of threat intelligence reporting and dark web data to help companies better defend against advanced threats.

Key features: 

    • Powered by a continuously updated cyber threat intelligence library and in-depth analysis of more than 2,000 threat profiles from active threat actors, malware campaigns and events. Collects data gathered from a custom collection of open, deep and dark web sources.
    • Proactively prevents breaches through exportable lists of indicators of compromise (IOCs).
    • Identify security gaps via MITRE actor mappings and associated technique profiles.
    • Robust API allows for integration with other TIPs, SIEMs and security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms.

Flashpoint Intelligence Platform by Flashpoint

New York, NY | 2010 | www.flashpoint.com
 
The Flashpoint Intelligence Platform provides access to completed intelligence reports that draws data from different threat communities, chat platforms and the open web to help companies mitigate risk.
 

Key features:

    • Automatically translates datasets across more than 25 languages to serve the global community
    • Provides access to finished intelligence reports and primary source data across a wide range of illicit online communities, produced by Flashpoint intelligence experts.
    • Leverages optical character recognition (OCR) and ML technology to simplify and automate search and alert capabilities.
    • Provides timely alerts that identify potential risks to the organization based on self-selected key words and recommendations.
    • Provides a comprehensive, single view of all relevant Flashpont data collections, offering insight into the latest security events and active threat profiles.
    • Supports out-of-the-box integrations to connect SIEMs, TIPs, SOARs and other security tools and services. 

Security X-Force by IBM

Armonk, NY | 1911 | www.ibm.com

IBM X-Force Exchange is a cloud-based intelligence platform that collects and translates threat data into actionable information, helping companies reduce risk and stay ahead of emerging threats.

Key Features

    • Combines human- and machine-generated intelligence to research and track the latest global threats across 170 countries.  
    • Provides a platform to help companies rapidly research the latest global security threats, aggregate actionable intelligence, consult with experts and collaborate with peers.
    • Offers early warning indicators, as well as malware, threat group, threat activity and industry reports to improve detection and mitigation capabilities.
    • Offers the ability to integrate with other security solutions within the tech stack using STIX and TAXII standards, or via a RESTful API.

Intel 471 Intelligence by Intel 471

Prosper, TX | 2014 | www.intel471.com

Intel 471 Intelligence is a threat intelligence capability that blends humans and machines to provide up-to-the-moment coverage and analysis of adversaries, malware, vulnerabilities and credential exploits.  

Key Features

    • Provides organizations with targeted data of relevant actors and threat patterns, helping security teams prioritize and focus on the most pressing risks.  
    • Provides in-depth insights into known and emerging threat actors, as well as their tacticsools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
    • Provides trend analysis and mapping to help companies track vulnerabilities and exploits to improve the security posture.

Kaspersky Threat Intelligence by Kaspersky

Moscow, Russia | 1997 | www.kaspersky.com

Kaspersky Threat Intelligence is a comprehensive, real-time threat intelligence tool that enables instant threat detection, analysis and alert prioritization based on more than 25 years of threat research.

Key features: 

    • Continuously updated and globally sourced threat data provides rich and meaningful context to guide investigation.
    • Patented sandboxing technology exposes even the most advanced threats facing each organization, industry and region.
    • Supports easy integration into security controls via out-of-the-box connectors and a robust RESTful API.
    • Powerful threat intelligence platform enables smooth integration, rapid matching and comprehensive analysis of any threat intelligence feed.
    • Complex investigation graphs visually explore threat relationships and identify possible connections.

Mandiant Advantage Threat Intelligence by Mandiant

Alexandria, VA | 2004 | www.mandiant.com

Mandiant Advantage Threat Intelligence is a real-time solution that delivers frontline intelligence to help security teams identify threats, prioritize vulnerabilities and limit exposures.

Key features:

    • Provides up-to-the-minute, relevant threat intelligence based on 200,000 hours of annual incident response activity by more than 300 security and intelligence professionals across 23 countries.
    • Provides direct access to analysis, IOCs, threat actors, vulnerabilities and detailed intelligence reports.
    • Offered as a multilevel subscription to provide a full range of options based on each company’s needs and budget.
    • Services accessible via portal, browser plug-in or API.

Defender Threat Intelligence by Microsoft

Redmond, WA | 1975 | www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence maps the entire internet to expose threat actors and their infrastructure, helping companies prevent attacks in real time.

 Key features:

    • Continuous threat intelligence that scans the internet to identify attackers and their tools to create a complete picture of day-to-day changes.
    • Tracks more than 24 trillion signals daily to identify potential threat exposures.
    • Integrated threat protection with SIEM and extended detection and response (XDR) to accelerate detection and remediation and gain more context around complex threats.

Intelligence Graph by Recorded Future

Sommerville, MA | 2009 | www.recordedfuture.com

The Recorded Future Intelligence Graph is a comprehensive, real-time threat intelligence solution that captures and analyzes all internet data from the past decade to help organizations prevent and respond to advanced threats.

Key features:

    • Automatically collects and structures data across adversaries, their infrastructure, and the organizations they target from text, imagery and technical sources.
    • Leverages natural language processing (NLP) and ML to analyze and map associations across billions of entities automatically in real time in 13 languages.
    • Serves as the foundation for nine intelligence modules.

External Threat Intelligence by ZeroFox

Baltimore, MD | 2013 | www.zerofox.com

ZeroFox External Threat Intelligence is a full-spectrum threat intelligence solution that provides comprehensive visibility to the threat landscape and the ability to expedite and automate security activity.

 

Key features:

    • Combines human- and machine-based services to analyze more than 12 billion threat intelligence records from across the internet, deep and dark web to determine attacker campaigns and infrastructure history.
    • Combines AI/ML-driven algorithms and experienced human analysts to review, confirm and prioritize actionable alerts.
    • Provides searchable, on-demand access to threat data, as well as customized, integrated intelligence feeds based on each company’s specific requirementsAu

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Top 10 Log Management Tools https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/top-10-log-management-tools/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:18:54 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1225 Table of Contents What is Log Management? Why is Log Management Important? Considerations when selecting a Log Management Tool Top 10 Solutions Listing What is Log Management? Log management is the practice of continuously gathering, storing, processing, synthesizing and analyzing data from disparate programs and applications in order to optimize system performance, identify technical issues, […]

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What is Log Management?

Log management is the practice of continuously gathering, storing, processing, synthesizing and analyzing data from disparate programs and applications in order to optimize system performance, identify technical issues, better manage resources, strengthen security and improve compliance.

Log management tool generally offers the following functionalities:

    • Collection: A log management tool that aggregates data from the OS, applications, servers, users, endpoints or any other relevant source within the organization.
    • Monitoring: Log monitoring tools track events and activity, as well as when they occurred.
    • Analysis: Log analysis tools that review the log collection from the log server to proactively identify bugs, security threats or other issues.
    • Retention: A tool that designates how long log data should be retained within the log file.
    • Indexing or Search: A log management tool that helps the IT organization filter, sort, analyze or search data across all logs.
    • Reporting: Advanced tooling that automates reporting from the audit log as it relates to operational performance, resource allocation, security or regulatory compliance.

The Importance of Log Management

An effective log management system and strategy enables real-time insights into system health and operations. This is absolutely critical when it comes to cybersecurity, since data from endpoints, systems, and applications can often identify the first sign of a system compromise or attack.

An effective log management solution provides:

    • Unified data storage through centralized log aggregation
    • Improved security through a reduced attack surface, real-time monitoring and improved detection and response times
    • Improved observability and visibility across the enterprise through a common event log
    • Enhanced customer experience through log data analysis and predictive modeling
    • Faster and more precise troubleshooting capabilities through advanced network analytics

Considerations When Choosing a Log Management Tool

An explosion of data, as driven by the proliferation of connected devices, as well as the shift to the cloud, has increased the complexity of log management for many organizations. A modern, effective log management solution should address the common core challenges faced by most organizations.

Centralized Log Management

Centralized log management is the act of aggregating all log data in a single location and common format. Since data comes from a variety of sources, including the OS, applications, servers and hosts, all inputs must be consolidated and standardized before the organization can generate meaningful insights. Centralization simplifies the analysis process and increases the speed at which data can be applied throughout the business.

Data Standardization

Because log management draws data from many different applications, systems, tools and hosts, all data must be consolidated into a single system that follows the same format. This log file will help IT and information security professionals effectively analyze log data and produce insights used in order to carry out business critical services.

Volume and Scalability

Data is produced at an incredible rate. For many organizations the volume of data continuously generated by applications and systems requires a tremendous amount of effort to effectively gather, format, analyze and store. A log management system must be designed to manage the extreme amount of data and provide timely insights.

 Latency

Indexing within the log file can be a very computationally-expensive activity, causing latency between data entering a system and then being included in search results and visualizations. Latency can increase depending on how and if the log management system indexes data.

 IT Burden

When done manually, log management is incredibly time consuming and expensive. Digital log management tools help to automate some of these activities and alleviate the strain on IT professionals.

Falcon LogScale by CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale is a centralized log management platform that allows organizations to make data-driven decisions about the performance, security and resiliency of their IT environment.

Key features:

    • Complete observability across distributed systems
    • Streaming ingestion at any scale, with a benchmark of more than one petabyte per day with live queries
    • Index-free architecture that enables data burst and high-speed search
    • Robust data compression rate and cloud-storage options to ingest and manage more data in log management processes
    • Flexible and scalable deployment for any configuration: on-premises, cloud or hybrid
    • Index-free instant search works with any structured or unstructured data format
    • Cloud-based bucket storage for all persistent data for virtually unlimited retention

Datadog

New York City, NY | 2010 | www.datadoghq.com

Datadog Log Management is a centralized log management solution that unifies logs, metrics, and traces in a single view via a centralized control panel.

Key features:

    • Ability to build complex datasets from raw log data across any tech stack
    • Automatically identifies trends in log activity and visualizes summary log data to enable rapid troubleshooting, investigation, and analytics
    • Out-of-the-box log processing pipelines for more than 170 common technologies
    • Supports rehydration from archives to assist in audits or investigations
    • Provides direct access to relevant logs in the event of a security alert
    • Granular controls to meet the specific needs and functions of the IT team
    • Scalable solution capable of handling millions of logs per minute or petabytes per month

Devo

Cambridge, MA | 2011 | www.devo.com

Devo is a centralized log management platform that enables real-time search and alerts.

Key features:

    • Offers full centralized log management functionality along with ITOps, application performance monitoring (APM), and security information and event management (SIEM) functionality
    • Leverages an ingestion component known as a Relay to eliminate the need for indexing during ingest, making data immediately searchable and enabling real-time alerts
    • Scalable solution that can ingest 2TB of data per day, lessening the burden on cloud infrastructure
    • Stores data in a raw format and never requires reindexing because of format or source changes
    • Offers an average 10:1 compression ratio of data ingested vs. storage size
    • Compatible with any deployment model – on-premises, cloud or hybrid

Elastic

Mountain View, CA | 2012 | www.elastic.co

Elastic is a centralized data platform powered by three search-based solutions that helps companies collect and analyze data to improve observability, manage risk and ensure compliance.

Key features:

    • Unified analysis across all logs, metrics, APM and uptime monitoring
    • Supports any type of data and is deployable in any environment: on-premises, cloud, or hybrid
    • Ability to integrate with XDR, SIEM, security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) and endpoint security tools to enhance security
    • Robust integrations offer the ability to connect data from across the organization and enable enterprise-wide search capabilities

Chronicle by Google

Mountain View, CA | 1998 | www.cloud.google.com

Part of Google’s cloud-native Security Operations Suite, Google Chronicle helps companies detect and respond to cyber threats with speed and at scale.

Key features:

    • Cloud-based, curated threat detection, investigation and response through advanced, comprehensive data collection, search and analysis
    • Augments the existing tech stack to enable stronger security operations
    • Ingests data into a private container at petabyte scale with 1-year retention
    • All data is aggregated, normalized, and linked with out-of-the-box detections and threat intelligence

Dynatrace by Grail

Waltham, MA | 2005 | www.dynatrace.com

Dynatrace is a centralized log management platform that provides observability, security, and business data in context with no indexes, rehydration, or sampling.

Key features:

    • Leverages unified log management and log analytics to provide instant access to petabytes of data without the need to reconstitute and reindex
    • Consolidates data into a single purpose-built data lakehouse to analyze log data in real time and context
    • Leverages AI to collect, parse, and monitor log data to identify trends proactively and resolve issues faster
    • Option to turn any log or metric into a dashboard without the need to rehydrate or reindex
    • More than 600 supported technologies, plus an open application programming interface (API) to support multi-cloud environments

Graylog

Houston, TX | 2009 | www.graylog.com

Graylog is a centralized log management solution for network monitoring that provides high-fidelity alerts and instant search to reduce investigation time.

Key features:

    • Intuitive UI and dashboard functionality enables users to build and configure scheduled reports as well as customized data displays
    • Option to combine multiple searches and export results to a single dashboard
    • Leverages ML to create and update a baseline of “normal” activity and identify anomalous behaviors
    • Integrates with SOAR and threat intelligence solutions to improve security posture and reduce risk

Mezmo

Mountain View, CA | 2005 | www.mezmo.com

Mezmo is a centralized data log management solution that gathers data from any source to enable real-time intelligence.

Key features:

    • 5 petabytes of data processed each month across 12 global data centers
    • Rule-based data routing offers the option to exclude data and specify retention timelines to minimize the data set and lower costs
    • Flexibility in how data is parsed and organized to ensure optimal actionability and affordability
    • Custom alerts based on defined queries, correlations and storage rules

Splunk

San Francisco, CA | 2003 | www.splunk.com

Splunk is a data platform that leverages advanced analytics to support real-time security visibility, improved threat detection, automated investigations and response.

Key features:

    • Full-stack, analytics-powered and OpenTelemetry-native observability solution
    • Offers a high level of integration and customizations, including more than 2,400 unique apps and add-ons and 1,000 unique data integrations
    • Ability to manage the entire security infrastructure from one platform
    • Integrates with security operations center (SOC) and SOAR tools to elevate security operations and enable data-driven security
    • Automates repetitive security tasks to shorten response time, increase analyst productivity and improve accuracy
    • Transforms and curates data to improve accessibility, actionality, efficiency and resiliency

Sumo Logic

Redwood City, CA | 2010 | www.sumologic.com

Sumo Logic is a cloud-native, centralized log analytics service that collects logs from almost any system in nearly any format.

Key features:

    • Analyzes more than 100 PB of data on average each day
    • Conducts real-time forensics on IT data through pre-built applications to identify anomalous behaviors
    • Offers hundreds of native integrations for out-of-the-box visibility into enterprise applications and infrastructures

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Top 10 Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) Tools https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/top-10-identity-threat-detection-and-response-itdr-tools/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:41:48 +0000 https://csweb-dev-security-tools.cs.sys/?p=1105 Table of Contents What is Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)? Why is ITDR Important? Where does AD hygiene fit into ITDR? Considerations when selecting an ITDR solution? Top 10 Solutions Listing What is Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)? Identity threat detection and response (ITDR) is a cybersecurity solution that protects identities, credentials and […]

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What is Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)?

Identity threat detection and response (ITDR) is a cybersecurity solution that protects identities, credentials and the systems that manage them. A comprehensive ITDR solution will provide three main functionalities:

    1. Prevent complex, identity-based attacks, such as ransomware
    2. Detect identity-based attacks in real-time
    3. Enable efficient and effective response capabilities in the event of an attack

Why is ITDR important?

Analysis indicates that eight in ten (80%) of breaches are identity-driven. These modern attacks often bypass the traditional cyber kill chain by directly leveraging compromised credentials to accomplish lateral movements and launch bigger, more catastrophic attacks.

Identity-driven attacks are extremely hard to detect. When a valid user’s credentials have been compromised and an adversary is masquerading as that user, it is often very challenging to differentiate between the user’s typical behavior and that of the hacker using traditional security measures and tools. Research shows that breaches from compromised credentials take, on average, 250 days to identify when relying on traditional authentication log analysis, disparate user behavior analysis solutions and non-consolidated products and solutions.

While modern organizations have multiple identity security solutions to help prevent and detect identity-related attacks, including Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged access management (PAM) and more, companies must carefully integration these tools to produce an accurate and complete view of the identity threat landscape. They must also correlate authentication events coming from a variety of managed and unmanaged endpoints, as well as any third-party service providers.

Where does AD hygiene fit into ITDR?

An organization’s Active Directory (AD) – a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks in 1999 – is widely considered one of the weakest links in an organization’s cyber defense strategy. Built on decades-old legacy technology, AD is one of the most widely used identity stores and is still relied upon by over 90% of Fortune 1000 organizations. This makes it a prime target for adversaries to breach the network, move laterally and escalate privileges.

Any security compromise of AD undermines the entire identity infrastructure, leading to potential data leaks as well as potential system corruption/takeover or catastrophic ransomware or supply chain attacks.

A good ITDR security solution should therefore include robust AD security capabilities to enable deep, continuous, unified visibility of all users across the enterprise as well as the ability to detect and prevent malicious AD-attacks in real-time.

Considerations when selecting an ITDR solution

There are many vendors that offer ITDR solutions – though not all are created equal. It is important for companies to understand what features and functionalities to look for in a solution. Key areas to consider include:

Comprehensive coverage

    • Does the solution cover legacy and proprietary applications and tools?
    • Can the solution detect and stop modern attacks, like ransomware, in real-time?
    • Does it provide real-time, highly reliable detections by leveraging advanced analytics and AI?
    • Does it enforce risk-based conditional access based on behavior, user and device risk?

Continuous visibility

    • Does the solution offer complete and continuous visibility across a hybrid identity/multi-directory landscape?
    • Does it offer attack path visibility?
    • Does it provide deep insights into identity-based incidents in the event one occurs?

Automated classification

    • Does the solution auto-classify every identity by type: human, service, privileged?
    • Does it provide deep visibility into authentication traffic to detect and stop identity-based incidents, including lateral movement, service account misuse, malicious or suspicious behavior and protocol abuse?

End-to-end services

    • Does the vendor provide a scalable and unified platform to ensure protection as the company grows?
    • Does the provider ensure frictionless, conditional access?
    • Does the vendor offer identity protection as a service with continuous monitoring and remediation of hard-to-detect identity-based incidents?

 

Falcon Identity Protection by CrowdStrike

Austin, TX | 2011 | www.crowdstrike.com

Falcon Identity Protection, which includes both Falcon Identity Threat Protection and Falcon Identity Threat Detection, is an ITDR solution that enables real-time prevention, detection and response of complex identity-based threats, including ransomware. 

 Key features:

    • Part of the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform with a single unified agent for identity and endpoint protection
    • Provides continuous, multi-directory visibility for all identities across AD, Azure AD and any cloud single sign-on (SSO) solution
    • Simple “point and click” functionality for discovering all credentials across the entire on-premises, cloud, hybrid or multi-cloud environment
    • Automatically classifies identities as cloud-only or hybrid and provides customized risk scores for each
    • Detects lateral movement and anomalous traffic in real time by any user or service account
    • Provides correlated events and risk scoring that can track by credential or entity/endpoint for all related activity for incident response
    • Correlates with the MITRE ATT&CK framework

Unified Security Platform by CyberArk

Newton, MA | 1999 | www.cyberark.com 

The Unified Identity Security Platform from CyberArk leverages intelligent privilege controls to provide secure access for any identity to any resource or environment from any location, using any device.

Key features:

    • Real-time, continuous threat detection and prevention for AD and Azure AD
    • Simple and secure access to business resources using single sign-on and adaptive MFA
    • End-to-end visibility via a single admin portal
    • Ability to discover and manage all credentials and remediate risks across all environments
    • Protect privileged access across all identities, infrastructure and apps, from the endpoint to the cloud

Spotlight by Illusive

Tel Aviv, Israel and New York, NY | 2014 | www.illusive.com

Illusive Spotlight is an ITDR solution that enables clients to automatically discover and remediate identity vulnerabilities in real-time. 

Key features:

    • Agentless solution
    • Continuous discovery and prioritization of identity security risks, including AD and Azure AD misconfigurations, privileged access management (PAM) coverage gaps, and endpoint exposures
    • Automated remediation
    • Deception deployment to support failsafe intruder detection
    • Identity-risk dashboard to effectively detect privilege escalation and lateral movement, as well as assess the risk of new environments
    • Automated evidence collection to support reporting, audits and compliance activity

Microsoft Defender by Microsoft

Redmond, WA | 1975 | www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Defender is a comprehensive identity and access product suite that provides continuous, real-time protection against identity-based attacks. 

Key features: 

    • Incorporates new product categories such as cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) and decentralized identity
    • Verifies all types of identities; secures, manages, and governs access of any app or resource to any user
    • Secures and verifies identities across hybrid and multicloud environments
    • Real-time intelligent access decisions

Directory Service Provider by Semperis

Hoboken, NJ | 2013 | www.semperis.com 

Directory Service Protector is an AD and Azure AD security assessment tool offered by Semperis.

Key features:

    • Comprehensive assessment scans for the most common and effective attack vectors to identify high-risk configurations and other security vulnerabilities
    • Supports on-premises AD and Azure AD
    • Generates a custom security score based on indicators of exposure (IOEs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
    • Additional support to help prioritize remediation efforts
    • Community-driven threat models and updates
    • MITRE ATT&CK correlation

Identity Suite by SentinelOne

Mountain View, CA | 2013 | www.sentinelone.com

Identity Suite by SentinelOne is a comprehensive, real-time identity security solution that offers prevention, detection and response capabilities. 

Key features:

    • Real-time protection against a wide array of identity-related risks, including credential theft, credential misuse in AD, privilege escalation, lateral movement, data cloaking and identity exposure
    • Continuous, end-to-end visibility for all managed or unmanaged systems on any OS, across all endpoints
    • Deception deployment and decoys
    • Comprehensive protection for on-premises AD, Azure AD, and multi-cloud environments, as well as domain-joined assets

Unified Identity Protection from Silverfort

Tel Aviv, Israel | 2016 | www.silverfort.com 

Unified Identity Protection is an identity security solution that extends MFA and modern identity security to any resource, including those once considered “unprotectable”, such as legacy applications, service accounts and OT systems. 

Key features: 

    • Agentless and proxyless solution
    • Comprehensive offering, including prevention, detection and remediation for all resources, access interfaces and users
    • Supports on-premises, cloud-based and hybrid environments
    • Real-time visibility and response capabilities
    • Leverages anomalous behavior based on all authentication requests to detect risk
    • Connects and translates all protocols, IAM solutions and resources in a single cloud IAM platform

Active Directory Security and Management Solution by Stealthbits

Hawthorne, NJ | 2001 | www.stealthbits.com

The Active Directory Security and Management Solution is a suite of tools offered by Stealthbits that enables real-time prevention, detection and response capabilities within the AD. 

Key features:

    • Comprehensive offering that includes: vulnerability identification; permissions auditing and governance; malicious change recovery; password policy enforcement; detection; and response
    • Complete visibility of the AD environment, including all objects, policies and configurations
    • Prioritization of risk and remediation efforts
    • Continuous monitoring of changes to critical objects and other actions that may indicate an attack
    • Open architecture that supports integration with virtually any system within the security stack

Tenable.ad by Tenable

Columbia, MD | 2002 | www.tenable.com

Tenable.ad is an identity security solution that enables continuous, real-time detection and response capabilities of AD attacks, as well as identification of weaknesses within the AD. 

Key features:

    • Agentless solution
    • Ability to find hidden weaknesses within the AD, including misconfigurations; Step-by-step remediation guidance
    • On-premises and cloud-based solution
    • Ability to correlate AD changes and malicious actions
    • MITRE ATT&CK integration allows users to access descriptions directly from detected incidents
    • Syslog integration supports out-of-the-box functionality for all SIEM and most ticketing systems

Varonis for Active Directory by Varonis

New York, NY | 2005 | www.varonis.com

Varonis for Active Directory is a comprehensive identity solution that allows companies to find and fix commonly exploited misconfigurations within the AD. 

Key features:

    • Agentless solution
    • Continuous, real-time awareness of AD and Azure AD vulnerabilities
    • Support services for risk prioritization and event response
    • Domain visualization for all domain and local users, groups, and objects in a single interface
    • Correlates AD events with data access and network activity to spot anomalous behaviors that may indicate an attack or compromise
    • Unified audit trail provides a complete record of every meaningful action on mission-critical systems
    • SIEM integration enables real-time, data-centric alerts via syslog, SNMP, or custom-built connector

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