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Microsoft Entra Internet Access: Unify Security Service Edge with Identity and Access Management. At our latest Microsoft Ignite event, we announced and demonstrated new capabilities within Microsoft Entra Internet Access, an identity-centric Secure Web Gateway (SWG) solution capable of converging all enterprise access governance in one place. These capabilities unify identity and network access controls to help eliminate the security loopholes and manageability created by using multiple security solutions. This helps protect enterprises against malicious internet traffic and other threats from the open internet.   Figure 1: Secure... #techcommunity #azure #microsoft https://lnkd.in/gF5-gpwP

#AzureDaily 🔒 Microsoft introduces new #Security, #Compliance & #Identity solutions for a secure digital future! Enhancements include unified access & threat control, Zero Trust support + more 🔐 Stay protected in the evolving threat landscape! #MicrosoftAzure #CloudExperts #DigitalTrust 💻

From CrowdStrike’s 2024 Global Threat Report: -75% of attacks to gain access were malware-free -20% increase in access broker ads on the dark web, with the vast majority targeting U.S.-based entities -"Cloud conscious" attacks increased by 110% YoY Their #1 recommendation? Make identity protection a must-have. “It is essential to implement phishing-resistant multifactor authentication…and implement technology that can detect and correlate threats across identity, endpoint and cloud environments.” If only there was somewhere to turn for help... 😎 Push Security maps, hardens and minimizes your identity attack surface, providing unique telemetry and functionality in the browser to detect and respond to identity-based attacks. Link to full report: https://lnkd.in/gDwqxgue

It's fascinating to read an article like this, while seeing George's organization (as well as others) start to push the very same message of a consolidated platform security approach Nikesh Arora & Palo Alto Networks have been pushing for years, or certainly as long as I've been with the company. And the very same issues he claims these other organizations are creating with the platform push (disparate products for log ingestion, too many SKUs, "piecemeal" solutions) are the exact reasons Cortex by Palo Alto Networks is winning our customers' Security Operations teams over from their existing legacy EDR/"XDR" vendors. I see it every single day in the field. Take it from someone that came through one of those "many acquisitions" in 2020, Palo has seamlessly integrated both our product and people into the wholistic vision of our platform. As Nikesh himself said, "see you next Q".

Time to switch back to #onpremise, OWN your data and KNOW your security risks instead of hoping others did their #duediligence With the recent news that #microsoft is experiencing repeated compromises, on premise solutions like #Racktop #Brikstor and #Vectra look more important than ever. State-backed Russian hackers broke into Microsoft’s corporate email system and accessed the accounts of members of the company’s leadership team https://lnkd.in/gm4asW9p And Microsoft breach led to theft of 60,000 US State Dept emails https://lnkd.in/gk6erP8F We see the Chinese and the Russians have both compromised Microsoft services, with some #cybersecurity experts claiming that Microsoft may not be able to undo the Chinese Compromise in October. (https://lnkd.in/gEyeJHze) #security #cloud #cyberdefense #cyberawareness Jonathan Halstuch Eric Bednash Steve Hill Kelly Ross #knowbe4 #ransomeware #datatheft Allan Howard

The recent Microsoft breach is an important reminder that no organisation — big, small, or industry giant — is fully protected from cyberattacks. The attackers gained access through a seemingly unimportant, non-production account within Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, however, the access point enabled hackers to compromise email accounts of several senior Microsoft executives, including their CEO. This failure to standardise best practices across all systems and secure low-priority accounts led to severe implications and serves as an invaluable reminder to Microsoft and organisations of all sizes of the need for standardising cyber practices and layering defences across your network.

Cybersecurity and its associated ransomware episodes are sadly impacting most of our Cities in Western Europe. Discover how the City of Lokeren is using Azure and Microsoft Defender XDR to empower its workforce and deliver secure, efficient services to its citizens. Read the customer story now: https://lnkd.in/dA4wcpes #security #msftadvocate #microsoft #microsoftwe

Suspected Kremlin-linked hackers breached Hewlett Packard Enterprise's cloud email, extracting data from a small percentage of mailboxes in cybersecurity, go-to-market, and business functions. Attributed to APT29, same group as Microsoft's recent breach.Read more 🔗https://lnkd.in/g_eNQCsK #WeHackYourSoftware #cybersecurity #databreach #appsec #pentesting #devsecops #securitytesting #microsoft #vulnerability #cve

🔒 Did you know 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 can 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 from your network? With Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 "𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧" 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲, cutting off its access to prevent attacks like ransomware. This containment blocks harmful traffic, ends remote sessions, and preserves legitimate activity, giving security teams crucial time to identify and resolve the threat. https://lnkd.in/dAMXUnVN #defender #defenderforendpoint #attackdisruption #mde #edr #xdr #soc #microsoft #microsoftsecurity #cloud #cloudsecurity #incidentresponse #ir #identity #idp #entra #entraid #azure

30% of #government entities grapple with outdated technology, making them an easy target for cybercriminals. The repercussions of #cyberattacks extend beyond compromised data; they jeopardize essential services and citizen trust. We've partnered up with Microsoft Canada to shed light on how government agencies can bolster their defenses against evolving cyber threats. Our latest blog post shares actionable insights and strategies for safeguarding public sector entities in a digital age: https://hubs.la/Q029GVPH0 Microsoft in Government Microsoft Cloud