Bytes Technology News: July Edition
Your Last Line of Defence - Cyber Security Golf Day
Join us on 18th September for a one-of-a-kind event that blends the tranquillity of golf with expert insights on cyber security.
Kick off the day with an introduction into the threat landscape with Bytes' Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, Ellen Hallam. This will set the stage for a series of captivating sessions where you can dive deep into 微软 's security strategy, including threat protection & Microsoft Sentinel.
Engage in roundtable discussions with industry experts on hot topics such as:
After a morning filled with stimulating talks, unwind at the season's last BBQ, a perfect opportunity to network and savour the summer flavours. Ending the day with relaxation and fellowship as we take to the greens for a round of golf. Whether you're a pro or just starting, it's a fantastic chance to mingle and enjoy the game.
Mimecast Unveils: Human Risk Management (HRM) Platform
Mimecast 's innovative HRM platform is designed to transform the way organisations mitigate employee risk by providing unprecedented visibility into human risk profiles and offering adaptive education to protect the riskiest part of your employee base.
Key Features:
Learn more about how Mimecast’s HRM platform can help your organisation stay secure and resilient.
New! Bytes Cyber Journal: Entry 4?& Entry 5?are live!
Entry 4 - The User: The Good, The Bad & The Careless
Users are the single biggest risk factor to any organisation. In a world where they represent the first and last line of defence for a business, it’s imperative that we strengthen this link in the attack chain. We help customers address this risk factor through user awareness training, technology to detect malicious insider behaviour, and applying rules-based policies to restrict access. We also encourage our customers to adopt all principles of Zero Trust:
Entry 5 - Protecting Your VIPs
Every organisation has VIPs, and every organisation has their own set of challenges as to how to manage these individuals. Whether it’s an excitable CEO, or a proud Head of IT, these individuals require careful consideration as they can also be among the most targeted people within a business. By exploring bespoke and automated policy creation, targeted and contextual awareness training, and Just-In-Time privilege elevation, we can help customers keep these people happy, while not compromising on their own security standards.
Where Are You on the Cyber Defence Track?
If a cyberattack happens, an entire organisation may need to respond. Athletes train for years preparing for the Olympics. So too, organisations must battle test their security controls to ensure all stakeholders know what to do during an incident.
More than 80% of cybersecurity professionals cite cyber complexity and increased workload as a reason their job is more difficult now than it was two years ago1. At the same time, the median dwell time for ransomware has dropped to less than 24 hours, and cybercrime is expected to cost the world $9.5 trillion USD in 2024.?? ? Take a look at Secureworks ’ infographic: Where Are You on the Cyber Defence Track?
This infographic gives you important considerations as you work to ensure your business can run the cyber security race and stay one stride ahead of threat actors.
Saviynt Introduces: Dynamic Peer Groups for Identity Security
Rapidly increasing numbers of human and machine identities needing access to growing numbers of applications means identity security programs can no longer rely on manual and static peer groups to reduce identity-related risk. Relying on one or two entitlements across all applications increases the likelihood of overprovisioned access and other risks.
Saviynt Identity Cloud’s Intelligent Recommendations is changing the paradigm in identity security by introducing dynamic peer grouping. Dynamic peer grouping removes human involvement by automatically recommending what entitlements should be used to create and maintain groups. Saviynt analyzes up to 40 entitlement attributes, along with access, usage, and risk signals, to provide greater confidence in ensuring identities have the right access and limiting risks posed by overprovisioning, orphaned accounts, and more.
Learn more about Saviynt’s ongoing innovation in the available solution guide. And be sure to watch out for an announcement in August regarding this and other innovations.
Global IT Outage – Update
On Friday, 19th July, a CrowdStrike update caused a blue screen error for systems running Microsoft.?
Please visit the designated Bytes updates page to find out more about:
If you have any questions or queries relating to this incident, please speak with you Bytes Account Manager, or email [email protected] .
Bytesize Technology - Our Latest Podcasts
Take a listen to our latest podcasts over on:
The Human Factor: Why People Matter in Cyber Security Strategy - ft. Mimecast
Join us for an enlightening conversation with?David Rawle, our Chief Technology Officer, and?Michael Paisley, Chief Security & Resilience Officer at Mimecast, as they delve into the critical world of cyber security.
The topics of discussion are:?
Tackling FinOps Alignment, Innovation & Cost?Savings
Listen in as we discuss the importance of aligning FinOps with your business goals, best practices when it comes to achieving efficiency and maximising cost savings, as well as exploring innovative approaches to FinOps that enable efficient growth, scalability, and faster product delivery.
Managing and Optimising IT Spend ft. License Dashboard
Tune in as we cover?the benefits and how it can support you in effectively managing your IT expenditure, whilst minimising your costs, optimising software utilisation and streamlining your asset lifecycle, from top to bottom.
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Cloud Control: Mastering Security with Microsoft Cloud Defender ft. Microsoft
Listen as we discuss proactive strategies for safeguarding your cloud environment and our Azure Specialists offer insights on ensuring cloud system security, whether you’re a seasoned user or just beginning, identifying and addressing common issues faced by businesses, utilising the Microsoft tools available to protect your Azure cloud estate and the crucial role of cloud service providers, like Bytes, in enhancing cloud security.
Threat Intelligence Update - Latest Edition
In a world where cyber threats are influenced by the geopolitical landscape, staying informed is our best defence. Listen in to our short podcast where our Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, Ellen Hallam , provides all the highlights from our June Threat Assessment.
Here's a snapshot of June's key cyber events:
On the 1st working day of every month we released a new Threat Intelligence Report & podcast to highlight everything from the past month. Keep an eye out for July's edition!
Microsoft is named a leader in the Forrester Wave for XDR
Bytes are pleased to announce that Microsoft has been recognised as?a leader in The Forrester Wave?: Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms for Q2 2024. This prestigious acknowledgment is a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity.
In the report, Microsoft received the?highest scores in the strategy, current offering, and market presence categories. Microsoft Defender XDR was rated the highest possible in 15 out of 22 evaluation criteria, including Endpoint Native Detection, Surface Investigation, Threat Hunting, Analyst Experience, Vision, and Innovation.
Forrester highlighted?Microsoft’s comprehensive XDR offering, stating that “Microsoft is refining the most complete XDR offering in the market today.”?The report also praised Microsoft’s dedication to innovation, particularly noting its significant R&D budget allocation, which rivals the most innovative vendors in security.
5 Qualities to Look for in a Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Provider
Direct Routing allows enterprises to connect third-party PBX systems natively into Microsoft Teams. All that’s required is a Microsoft Phone system licence and connectivity to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
When looking for a Direct Routing provider it’s important you ensure they have; the right features to meet your needs, the correct capabilities, third-party integrations, best-in-class security, and reliability.
RingCentral Cloud PBX for Microsoft Teams provides all of the above, for a better telephony experience. Read the blog to find out more.
Evaluate Your API Security Posture with F5
Who is responsible for APIs in your organization? What processes do you have in place to inventory and manage new endpoints? When will you be able to meet PCI DSS v4.0? Where do your APIs live? Why is API security a top focus for securing AI-based apps and models?
Assess your readiness and see how the security of APIs is a critical pillar of modern digital architecture. Learn strategies to mitigate risk and complexity with this F5 online quiz.
This four-question quiz will help identify how complex your organization’s API security challenges are.
Adobe’s NEW Acrobat AI Assistant
AI Assistant for Adobe Acrobat is a conversational feature that lets you interact with your documents to get quick answers to questions based on the PDF content in a comprehensive and informative way. It links to the text and data table sources within your document and also suggests follow-up questions based on the primary question.
The Generative summary feature automatically provides an outline with headings and summaries to highlight key points in the document. It generates key insights that help you easily comprehend the PDF content.
Adobe is committed to protecting your most important digital documents. AI Assistant features in Acrobat go through Adobe’s responsible AI Ethics governance process and are developed and deployed in alignment with our AI Ethics principles of accountability, responsibility, and transparency.
Acrobat AI Assistant is available to purchase as part of your Adobe licensing agreement (ETLA/VIP/VIP Marketplace). Please reach out to [email protected] to request next steps.
Microsoft is named a leader in the: Gartner Magic Quadrant
Bytes are pleased to announce that 微软 has been recognised as?a Leader in the 2024 Gartner? Magic Quadrant? for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
This accolade is a testament to Microsoft’s vision and continuous investment in their cloud-native SIEM solution, Microsoft Sentinel. The company’s placement in the Leaders quadrant underscores their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction in the realm of security operations.
The 2024 recognition highlights Microsoft’s launch of?the unified security operations platform, which integrates SIEM, extended detection and response (XDR), and Microsoft Copilot for Security into a single experience. This platform is designed to simplify operations, rapidly disrupt cyber threats, and enhance the efficiency of security operations centres (SOC).
Bytes Announces New Palo Alto Networks Partner Status - Diamond Innovator
We are proud to announce Bytes has become a?Palo Alto Networks NextWave Diamond Innovator. Bytes?joins a select group of channel partners who have met the Diamond Innovator performance, capabilities, and business requirements of the Palo Alto Networks NextWave Partner Program. ? We have?worked with Palo Alto Networks for several years now, accumulating extensive expertise in their comprehensive suite of solutions.
Our journey to Diamond Innovator is?a testament to significant investment in time, resources, and sales/technical activities. Bytes is committed to broadening their professional services with Palo Alto Networks and expediting their journey to becoming an approved support center, thereby offering a complete solution to clients.
Commemorating 25 Years of Bytes Cyber Security!?
Join us in commemorating a remarkable journey of innovation and dedication. Watch our special video that showcases our legacy, milestones, and the relentless pursuit of cyber security evolution.
Hear from our Managing Director, Jack Watson , and Group CTO, David Rawle , as they reflect on the past and envision a future fortified by expertise and passion.
Luke Kiernan , our Head of Cyber Security, highlights our division’s growth, success, and unwavering commitment to our clients.
Here’s to the next 25 years of safeguarding digital landscapes and empowering businesses with Bytes!
Watch the video below:
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