AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
cybersecurity leader Forcepoint™ today extended its cloud security
solutions with new software capabilities and data center offerings
that accelerate the secure adoption of cloud applications.
Forcepoint's technology protects enterprise and government
employees as well as critical business data and IP anywhere,
including from advanced threats such as ransomware and phishing
attacks.
Today's announcement includes new cloud app discovery and risk
assessment; DLP security analytics; advanced malware for CASB; and
certified cloud service offering that increase GDPR compliance.
These new cloud security enhancements and trusted global data
centers enable customers to be fully cloud-deployed or to fold
hybrid cloud and on-premises security into their business strategy.
They bring visibility and risk reporting to potential incidents and
technology deployed throughout an organization including "Shadow
IT," where data and cloud applications being used in the enterprise
or agency may be the source of both innovation and risk.
According to a report by Heidi
Shey, senior analyst for security and risk at Forrester
Research, "Internal incidents top the list of breach causes in 2016
(at 41%), and the proportion of those that are malicious is rising.
Even external attacks ultimately involved attackers targeting and
taking advantage of insiders and using user authentication
credentials."1 And while security training and awareness
programs go a long way toward preventing internal breaches,
organizations often struggle to enforce policies against employees
who adopt unsanctioned technology and data practices to maximize
workplace efficiencies.
"We see the partnership growing between the CIO and CISO to
implement solutions that securely enable the business shift to
cloud computing while remaining in compliance with data privacy
laws such as GDPR," explained Kris
Lamb, vice president and general manager of the Cloud
Security business at Forcepoint. "By providing more visibility to
applications and data on the network regardless of location,
Forcepoint is delivering innovation and value that enables security
teams to focus on high-risk employee behaviors required to protect
all users throughout the enterprise."
"Forcepoint's focus on protecting the human point is a
remarkable approach to cyber security and cloud computing," said
Jim Reavis, CEO, Cloud Security
Alliance. "By providing context to user behavior in every corner of
a global enterprise or government, Forcepoint is setting a new
standard for human-centric security among the market leaders in the
Cloud Security Alliance."
Available immediately from its global network of resellers and
service provider partners, Forcepoint cyber innovations that
accelerate the enterprise shift to cloud include:
- Cloud app discovery and risk assessment included in Web
Security – Integrating Forcepoint CASB technology, Forcepoint
Web Security adds discovery and reporting of Shadow IT and users of
unsanctioned applications. These reports on both apps and users
provide details and risk rankings to eliminate a major enterprise
security blindspot.
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Security Analytics for Web
and Email - Incident Risk Ranking is now included with DLP for
Web and Email (formerly DLP Module). Forcepoint applies machine
learning to intelligently rank and classify security incidents
across the cyber continuum of intent, including accidental leaks,
broken business process or data theft. Security teams can
proactively address issues and quickly prioritize responses for
incidents linked to insider threats versus inadvertent user
error.
- Advanced Malware Detection for CASB – Forcepoint CASB
now supports the Advanced Malware Detection cloud service, offering
sandboxing and behavioral analysis technology to uncover Zero-Day
attacks, ransomware and other advanced threats hidden in cloud
storage solutions such Box.net or Office 365 OneDrive.
- Web Security appliances with SSL decryption mirror port
– Organizations can lower capex and opex by using a single
Forcepoint policy to securely send decrypted data to third-party
passive security analysis tools to extend the value of existing IT
investments.
- Certified Cloud Service offering GDPR compliance controls
– Forcepoint is the only security vendor that runs a dedicated
Cloud Trust Program encompassing ISO 27001 and CSA STAR certifications with SOC attestations.
Forcepoint recently added ISO 27018 certification to its trust
program to provide a robust system of controls for privacy
protection of personal data to enhance GDPR compliance. Customers
can securely extend their infrastructure with 27 global data
centers offering full IPSEC coverage including new sites now open
in Milan, Stockholm, Warsaw and Toronto.
Additional Resources
- Read the Cloud Security post on the Forcepoint Insights
blog
- Visit the Forcepoint Cloud Security and Cloud Environment and
Certifications sites
- Download the Forcepoint CASB Cloud App Visibility
whitepaper
- Download the Osterman Deploying and Managing Risk in the Cloud
whitepaper
- Register for the (ISC)2 Webcast: "GDPR: Countdown to
Day0", May 24
- Register for the SANS Webcast: "Complying with Data Protection
Law," June 29
About Forcepoint
Forcepoint is transforming
cybersecurity by focusing on what matters most: understanding
people's intent as they interact with critical data and
intellectual property wherever it resides. Our uncompromising
systems enable companies to empower employees with unobstructed
access to confidential data while protecting intellectual property
and simplifying compliance. Based in Austin, Texas, Forcepoint supports more than
20,000 organizations worldwide. For more about Forcepoint, visit
www.Forcepoint.com and follow us on Twitter at
@ForcepointSec.
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Media contact
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Nguyen
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512.498.8821
What the Industry is Saying about Forcepoint
Cloud Security
Benjamin Evans, IT Manager,
Crediton Dairy, UK:
"Transforming our business has been a priority for our IT
organization, and Forcepoint has helped us ensure that we are
securely adopting cloud solutions. We have more visibility into our
applications and users today, which has made our organization more
efficient while ensuring our operations and employees are
secure."
Crediton Dairy, based in the heart of Devon in southern England, is a food and beverage
manufacturer.
Michael Meline,
Principal/Co-founder at Cyber Self-Defense, U.S.:
"Security is never going to be 100 percent foolproof and is
never "done". We can make our environments so secure that no person
can perform his or her job, but we can NEVER make it so secure that
a hacker cannot get it, if the hacker is
determined. However, it's important to use a
layered approach that encompasses physical and cloud
infrastructure. We recommend a people-based security program that
leverages policies, risk management, training, and technical
solutions to lower our clients' risk. This approach is the only way
a company can be successful in their information security
endeavors. Forcepoint provides the behavioral analytics and
intelligent systems to protect data wherever it resides."
Cyber Self-Defense, LLC is the premiere cyber and information
security company focused on education and awareness as the primary
form of threat prevention.
Brian DiPaolo, Director of
Strategic Services, Accudata Systems, U.S.:
"The complexity of today's multi-cloud environments, where data
might not remain in the cloud and can be easily moved to any
device, requires solutions that protect users and data wherever
they may be located. Our partnership with Forcepoint enables us to
deliver value-added services together with technology innovation,
such as cloud app reporting and risk ranking, to minimize the
operational burden of threat protection and incident response."
Accudata Systems is an IT consulting, security and integration
firm with 35 years of experience providing high-impact
infrastructure services and integrated solutions.
Amirtha Valavan A, Head of IT, Tafe, India:
"Forcepoint's Incident Response Ranking allows me to take
immediate action with security incidents on our network. The
intelligence of Forcepoint's analytics considers our policies and
provides a score based on the user's interaction with
business-critical data to prioritize issues. This helps my team be
more proactive on the most important security responses and
efficient in understanding whether incidents are caused by
malicious or inadvertent behavior."
Tafe, based in Chennai, India,
is the third-largest tractor manufacturer in the world.
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