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AT T Introduces Security Products For €?Bring-Your-Own’ Devices
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Laurene Arrison
Dec 5, 2023, 12:57:14 AM12/5/23
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Users want to have the best productivity experience when accessing corporate applications and working on organization data from their devices. That means they won't tolerate being prompted to enter their work credentials each time they access an application or a file server. From a security perspective, it also means that users will manipulate corporate credentials and corporate data on unmanaged devices.
AT T Introduces Security Products For ‘Bring-Your-Own’ Devices
Download https://tinurli.com/2wIgpc
Because mobile devices are increasingly being used to access corporate information, some way to evaluate device security or health is required. This section describes how to provision device health assessment in such a way that high-value assets can be protected from unhealthy devices.
An MDM solution typically applies configuration policies and deploys software to devices. MDM defines the security baseline and knows the level of compliance of the device with regular checks to see what software is installed and what configuration is enforced, and determining the health status of the device.
Device Guard devices that run Kernel Mode Code Integrity with virtualization-based security must have compatible drivers. For additional information, please read the Driver compatibility with Device Guard in Windows 10 blog post.
Virtualization-based security is only available with Windows 10 Enterprise. Virtualization-based security requires devices with UEFI (2.3.1 or higher) with Secure Boot enabled, x64 processor with Virtualization Extensions and SLAT enabled. IOMMU, TPM 2.0. and support for Secure Memory overwritten are optional, but recommended.
For Windows 10-based devices, Microsoft introduces a new public API that will allow MDM software to access a remote attestation service called Windows Health Attestation Service. A health attestation result, in addition with other elements, can be used to allow or deny access to networks, apps, or services, based on whether devices prove to be healthy.
This approach is the most secure one available for Windows 10-based devices to detect when security defenses are down. During the boot process, the TCG log and PCRs' values are sent to a remote Microsoft cloud service. Logs are then checked by the Health Attestation Service to determine what changes have occurred on the device.
Devices that attempt to connect to resources must have their health evaluated so that unhealthy and noncompliant devices can be detected and reported. To be fully efficient, an end-to-end security solution must impose a consequence for unhealthy devices like refusing access to high-value assets.That consequence for an unhealthy device is the purpose of conditional access control, which is detailed in the next section.
When you have Kernel Mode Code Integrity protected by virtualization-based security, the code integrity rules are still enforced even if a vulnerability allows unauthorized kernel mode memory access. Keep in mind that Device Guard devices that run Kernel Code Integrity with virtualization-based security must have compatible drivers.
IT departments must address if and how they will secure personal devices and determine access levels. Most importantly, a defined BYOD security policy should inform and educate employees on how to employ BYOD without compromising organizational data or networks.
A BYOD policy is best implemented and enforced with the support of a BYOD security solutions such as Forcepoint's CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker). With Forcepoint CASB, an organization can identify and categorize cloud apps to access risk and pinpoint which services to allow and monitor. In addition, the solution can apply unique access and security policies on a per-device bases by easily distinguishing between managend and unmanaged BYOD devices.
Malware: When employees start bringing in their own devices to their workplaces, nothing much is known about the device. These devices could get be at risk from malware and other cybersecurity risks that didn't originate within the company as the employees also use these devices for their personal needs. The risk of BYOD users bringing their malware with them is thus a major concern for IT security managers.
Insurers must develop services and products customized to meet the particular needs of data privacy pertaining to companies and their employees. To achieve this, the insurance industry will have to stay ahead of the curve in order to guarantee that products are up-to-date with Bring Your Own Device trends and new areas of exposure, such as who is responsible for resulting losses and stolen data, even if devices are compromised in places outside the workplace.
BYOD provides many benefits: employees are more productive, workplaces are more flexible, and organisations gain substantial cost reductions per employee. However, it also introduces unique security risks and challenges to the organisation.
NAC solutions automatically detect devices as they connect from inside or outside to the network and verify they are not compromising the security in place. As an important part of a Zero Trust, NAC enables IT admins to control network onboarding, access to network resources, and the devices connected to it - even those we don't know.
As computers and other digital devices have become essential to business and commerce, they have also increasingly become a target for attacks. In order for a company or an individual to use a computing device with confidence, they must first be assured that the device is not compromised in any way and that all communications will be secure. In this chapter, we will review the fundamental concepts of information systems security and discuss some of the measures that can be taken to mitigate security threats. We will begin with an overview focusing on how organizations can stay secure. Several different measures that a company can take to improve security will be discussed. We will then follow up by reviewing security precautions that individuals can take in order to secure their personal computing environment.
Mobile devices can pose many unique security challenges to an organization. Probably one of the biggest concerns is theft of intellectual property. For an employee with malicious intent, it would be a very simple process to connect a mobile device either to a computer via the USB port, or wirelessly to the corporate network, and download confidential data. It would also be easy to secretly take a high-quality picture using a built-in camera.
When an employee does have permission to access and save company data on his or her device, a different security threat emerges: that device now becomes a target for thieves. Theft of mobile devices (in this case, including laptops) is one of the primary methods that data thieves use.
From the smartphone in your pocket to the mythicalfridge that orders your milk, the number and range of devicesconnected to the Internet is increasing all the time. A new trendcalled the Internet of Thingsanticipates a massive increase inconnected devices as everyday objects and things with built-insensors (home heating controllers, home security webcams, and evenparcels in transit) get their own IP addresses and become capable ofsending and receiving data to anything or anyone else that's online.That will fuel the demand for cloud computing even more.
Some attackers have also targeted electronic devices directly, infecting items such as electronic picture frames and USB drives during production. When users buy the infected products and plug them into their computers, malware is installed on their computers.
Our consultancy feels the pressure to level up its security. But with a mixed device fleet dispersed nationwide, how can our CEO improve visibility across managed and unmanaged devices; to check that they are properly updated, not compromised or lost? If lost or compromised, how can those devices be wiped remotely, so that client or company information does not leak?
Endpoint security is the practice of securing endpoints or entry points of end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from being exploited by malicious actors and campaigns. Endpoint security systems protect these endpoints on a network or in the cloud from cybersecurity threats. Endpoint security has evolved from traditional antivirus software to providing comprehensive protection from sophisticated malware and evolving zero-day threats.
Endpoint security is the practice of safeguarding the data and workflows associated with the individual devices that connect to your network. Endpoint protection platforms (EPP) work by examining files as they enter the network. Modern EPPs harness the power of the cloud to hold an ever-growing database of threat information, freeing endpoints of the bloat associated with storing all this information locally and the maintenance required to keep these databases up to date. Accessing this data in the cloud also allows for greater speed and scalability.
EPP solutions are available in on-premises or cloud based models. While cloud- based products are more scalable and can more easily integrate with your current architecture, certain regulatory/compliance rules may require on-premises security.
Apple's fall launches are critical for the company as they draw millions of viewers from around the world who want to know about Apple's newest products. They build hype for new iPhones and other devices going into the all-important holiday shopping season, Apple's busiest sales time of the year. -- Kif Leswing
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), also known as BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) refers to a security policy of allowing employees to bring personally own devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones in the workplace, and to use them to access confidential information and applications belonging to an organization.
A Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policy boosts productivity and lowers expenses, but cybersecurity is more complicated than ever as security experts confront with a new and dynamic landscape that appears to have no limitations. More and more organizations started to admit the importance and value of employee devices at the workplaces, but also the necessity of strong BYOD security policies to keep businesses safe and secure.
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AT T Introduces Security Products For ‘Bring-Your-Own’ Devices
Download https://tinurli.com/2wIgpc
Because mobile devices are increasingly being used to access corporate information, some way to evaluate device security or health is required. This section describes how to provision device health assessment in such a way that high-value assets can be protected from unhealthy devices.
An MDM solution typically applies configuration policies and deploys software to devices. MDM defines the security baseline and knows the level of compliance of the device with regular checks to see what software is installed and what configuration is enforced, and determining the health status of the device.
Device Guard devices that run Kernel Mode Code Integrity with virtualization-based security must have compatible drivers. For additional information, please read the Driver compatibility with Device Guard in Windows 10 blog post.
Virtualization-based security is only available with Windows 10 Enterprise. Virtualization-based security requires devices with UEFI (2.3.1 or higher) with Secure Boot enabled, x64 processor with Virtualization Extensions and SLAT enabled. IOMMU, TPM 2.0. and support for Secure Memory overwritten are optional, but recommended.
For Windows 10-based devices, Microsoft introduces a new public API that will allow MDM software to access a remote attestation service called Windows Health Attestation Service. A health attestation result, in addition with other elements, can be used to allow or deny access to networks, apps, or services, based on whether devices prove to be healthy.
This approach is the most secure one available for Windows 10-based devices to detect when security defenses are down. During the boot process, the TCG log and PCRs' values are sent to a remote Microsoft cloud service. Logs are then checked by the Health Attestation Service to determine what changes have occurred on the device.
Devices that attempt to connect to resources must have their health evaluated so that unhealthy and noncompliant devices can be detected and reported. To be fully efficient, an end-to-end security solution must impose a consequence for unhealthy devices like refusing access to high-value assets.That consequence for an unhealthy device is the purpose of conditional access control, which is detailed in the next section.
When you have Kernel Mode Code Integrity protected by virtualization-based security, the code integrity rules are still enforced even if a vulnerability allows unauthorized kernel mode memory access. Keep in mind that Device Guard devices that run Kernel Code Integrity with virtualization-based security must have compatible drivers.
IT departments must address if and how they will secure personal devices and determine access levels. Most importantly, a defined BYOD security policy should inform and educate employees on how to employ BYOD without compromising organizational data or networks.
A BYOD policy is best implemented and enforced with the support of a BYOD security solutions such as Forcepoint's CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker). With Forcepoint CASB, an organization can identify and categorize cloud apps to access risk and pinpoint which services to allow and monitor. In addition, the solution can apply unique access and security policies on a per-device bases by easily distinguishing between managend and unmanaged BYOD devices.
Malware: When employees start bringing in their own devices to their workplaces, nothing much is known about the device. These devices could get be at risk from malware and other cybersecurity risks that didn't originate within the company as the employees also use these devices for their personal needs. The risk of BYOD users bringing their malware with them is thus a major concern for IT security managers.
Insurers must develop services and products customized to meet the particular needs of data privacy pertaining to companies and their employees. To achieve this, the insurance industry will have to stay ahead of the curve in order to guarantee that products are up-to-date with Bring Your Own Device trends and new areas of exposure, such as who is responsible for resulting losses and stolen data, even if devices are compromised in places outside the workplace.
BYOD provides many benefits: employees are more productive, workplaces are more flexible, and organisations gain substantial cost reductions per employee. However, it also introduces unique security risks and challenges to the organisation.
NAC solutions automatically detect devices as they connect from inside or outside to the network and verify they are not compromising the security in place. As an important part of a Zero Trust, NAC enables IT admins to control network onboarding, access to network resources, and the devices connected to it - even those we don't know.
As computers and other digital devices have become essential to business and commerce, they have also increasingly become a target for attacks. In order for a company or an individual to use a computing device with confidence, they must first be assured that the device is not compromised in any way and that all communications will be secure. In this chapter, we will review the fundamental concepts of information systems security and discuss some of the measures that can be taken to mitigate security threats. We will begin with an overview focusing on how organizations can stay secure. Several different measures that a company can take to improve security will be discussed. We will then follow up by reviewing security precautions that individuals can take in order to secure their personal computing environment.
Mobile devices can pose many unique security challenges to an organization. Probably one of the biggest concerns is theft of intellectual property. For an employee with malicious intent, it would be a very simple process to connect a mobile device either to a computer via the USB port, or wirelessly to the corporate network, and download confidential data. It would also be easy to secretly take a high-quality picture using a built-in camera.
When an employee does have permission to access and save company data on his or her device, a different security threat emerges: that device now becomes a target for thieves. Theft of mobile devices (in this case, including laptops) is one of the primary methods that data thieves use.
From the smartphone in your pocket to the mythicalfridge that orders your milk, the number and range of devicesconnected to the Internet is increasing all the time. A new trendcalled the Internet of Thingsanticipates a massive increase inconnected devices as everyday objects and things with built-insensors (home heating controllers, home security webcams, and evenparcels in transit) get their own IP addresses and become capable ofsending and receiving data to anything or anyone else that's online.That will fuel the demand for cloud computing even more.
Some attackers have also targeted electronic devices directly, infecting items such as electronic picture frames and USB drives during production. When users buy the infected products and plug them into their computers, malware is installed on their computers.
Our consultancy feels the pressure to level up its security. But with a mixed device fleet dispersed nationwide, how can our CEO improve visibility across managed and unmanaged devices; to check that they are properly updated, not compromised or lost? If lost or compromised, how can those devices be wiped remotely, so that client or company information does not leak?
Endpoint security is the practice of securing endpoints or entry points of end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from being exploited by malicious actors and campaigns. Endpoint security systems protect these endpoints on a network or in the cloud from cybersecurity threats. Endpoint security has evolved from traditional antivirus software to providing comprehensive protection from sophisticated malware and evolving zero-day threats.
Endpoint security is the practice of safeguarding the data and workflows associated with the individual devices that connect to your network. Endpoint protection platforms (EPP) work by examining files as they enter the network. Modern EPPs harness the power of the cloud to hold an ever-growing database of threat information, freeing endpoints of the bloat associated with storing all this information locally and the maintenance required to keep these databases up to date. Accessing this data in the cloud also allows for greater speed and scalability.
EPP solutions are available in on-premises or cloud based models. While cloud- based products are more scalable and can more easily integrate with your current architecture, certain regulatory/compliance rules may require on-premises security.
Apple's fall launches are critical for the company as they draw millions of viewers from around the world who want to know about Apple's newest products. They build hype for new iPhones and other devices going into the all-important holiday shopping season, Apple's busiest sales time of the year. -- Kif Leswing
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), also known as BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) refers to a security policy of allowing employees to bring personally own devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones in the workplace, and to use them to access confidential information and applications belonging to an organization.
A Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policy boosts productivity and lowers expenses, but cybersecurity is more complicated than ever as security experts confront with a new and dynamic landscape that appears to have no limitations. More and more organizations started to admit the importance and value of employee devices at the workplaces, but also the necessity of strong BYOD security policies to keep businesses safe and secure.
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