Symantec
Corp today
announced innovations and expansions to its cloud security portfolio,
designed to help organizations protect the cloud generation applications
and infrastructure they rely on. Symantec's Cyber Defense Platform
offers the broadest cloud protection available, providing visibility and
control for virtually any cloud app and integrations with CloudSOC
CASB, Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) and Data Loss Protection (DLP). It
also provides the deepest cloud protection, giving customers the
ability to track more risk attributes and scan cloud applications and
repositories with new API Integrations.
As
enterprises move critical infrastructure, applications and workloads to
the cloud, they gain major advantages in scale, convenience, cost and
performance. However, this adoption often comes without proper IT
oversight or security controls, introducing risk for data loss, breaches
and compliance violations.
To address these challenges, Symantec has developed the
most complete suite of technologies and solutions for every cloud
security and compliance need through its Integrated Cyber Defense
Platform, which offers market-leading integrated security solutions
covering a robust set of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS technologies that
businesses use every day.
Key portfolio updates include:
Protection for cloud infrastructure: New Cloud Workload Assurance for
security posture management, Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) for
Storage with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and CloudSOC CASB support for
custom cloud applications. These new capabilities bolster infrastructure
security and provide policy control over both the cloud data and
control planes. IT departments can now:
- Protect all aspects of their cloud workloads and custom applications
- Manage compliance and security policies in AWS and Microsoft Azure
- Utilize advanced data and threat protection for AWS and Microsoft Azure
- Gain operational efficiencies and deep insights through constant monitoring and scanning
Security for cloud applications: Symantec CloudSOC CASB is
the first to provide visibility, security and threat protection for
virtually any cloud application, including mobile and browser-based
versions. Additionally, CloudSOC has unveiled an industry-leading API
solution that may help to significantly reduce the time it takes to
identify and remediate security incidents.
New features include:
- API integrations for popular apps including Workday and Workplace by Facebook
- Custom Gatelet to secure any homegrown or public cloud apps
- Mobile app risk ratings and usage monitoring
- Fast API interface for Microsoft Office 365 and Box for improved security and performance
- Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile integration for simplified CASB provisioning on mobile devices
Expanded Cyber Security Services:
To help businesses secure their cloud journey and address staffing and resource challenges, Symantec introduced Managed Cloud Defense -
providing the same broad suite of Integrated Cyber Defense products
powered by 24x7 monitoring, advanced analytics, response capabilities
and world-class cloud SOC analysts. Managed Cloud Defense detects,
protects and responds to cloud-based threats by correlating attack
activity in the cloud with its Global Intelligence Network and by
performing remote investigations, managed threat hunting and containment
of cloud instances.
New features include:
- Monitoring of cloud platforms via native integrations with AWS and Azure for increased cloud visibility
- Cloud user and application monitoring of threats and shadow IT
- S3 permission monitoring for protecting storage of critical cloud-based data
- Remote incident investigation, containment and threat hunting for rapid response
Doug
Cahill, senior analyst and group director at ESG, said, "Many
organizations sacrifice security in exchange for convenience and speed,
often inadvertently, when it comes to moving their infrastructure,
applications and workloads to the cloud. With these new features and
integrations, Symantec has shown its dedication to delivering a holistic
platform for cloud-based security and compliance across the entire
organization."
Snapper
Services Ltd. designs and develops innovative ticketing technology,
processing millions of secure contactless smart card transactions for
commuters each year. Snapper Cyber Security Lead, Paul Hortop said, "CWP
for Storage provides the simplicity and ease of deployment we require,
along with the asynchronous protection and file tagging system required
for proof of scanning as part of our service."
Bradon
Rogers, senior vice president, enterprise product strategy at Symantec
added, "Our cloud security suite was designed with innovative new
features and comprehensive integrations to help meet the security and
compliance needs of any organization. By delivering these technologies
with a cloud-first mindset and integrating security across
infrastructure, workloads and applications, we are able to provide the
most expansive protection in the industry. And, through innovations
across the Integrated Cyber Defense platform, we are able to secure key
control points - cloud, endpoint, network and email."
For more information, please visit: https://www.symantec.com/products/cloud-application-security-cloudsoc