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In hot pursuit of elusive threats: AI-driven behavior-based blocking stops attacks in their tracks

October 8, 2019 0 Comments AI and machine learning, amsi paired machine learning, automation, behavior-based machine learning, behavioral blocking and containment, cybersecurity, endpoint protection platform, Endpoint security, Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft security intelligence, Security Intelligence, threat and malware prevention

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:00:11 +0000

Two new machine learning protection features within the behavioral blocking and containment capabilities in Microsoft Defender ATP specialize in detecting threats by analyzing behavior, adding new layers of protection after an attack has started running.

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CISO series: Lessons learned from the Microsoft SOC—Part 3a: Choosing SOC tools

October 7, 2019 0 Comments Azure Security, CISO series, Ciso series page, Microsoft security intelligence, Security strategies

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:20:56 +0000

In the next post of our series, we provide tips on choosing technology to help a security operations center (SOC) be more responsive, effective, and collaborative.

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Your password doesn’t matter—but MFA does!

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Identity and access management, phishing, Windows Security

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:50:52 +0000

Turn on MFA and start building a long-term authenticator strategy that relies on “phish proof” authenticators, such as Windows Hello and FIDO.

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Forrester names Microsoft a Leader in 2019 Endpoint Security Suites Wave

October 1, 2019 0 Comments cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft Defender ATP, Microsoft security intelligence, the forrester wave endpoint security suites, Windows Security

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:30:05 +0000

Microsoft is positioned as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Security Suites, Q3 2019, receiving among the second highest scores in both the strategy and market presence categories.

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Rethinking how we learn security

October 1, 2019 0 Comments Azure Security, CISO series, Ciso series page

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:00:24 +0000

To keep pace with cyberthreats and attract critical talent, we need to change the cyber learning paradigm.

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TLS version enforcement capabilities now available per certificate binding on Windows Server 2019

September 30, 2019 0 Comments encryption, Microsoft 365, Office 365 Security

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Microsoft is pleased to announce a powerful new feature in Windows to make your transition to a TLS 1.2+ world easier.

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Bring your own LOLBin: Multi-stage, fileless Nodersok campaign delivers rare Node.js-based malware

September 26, 2019 0 Comments AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, Endpoint security, fileless, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Microsoft security intelligence, nodersok, Security Intelligence

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:34:41 +0000

A new fileless malware campaign we dubbed Nodersok delivers two very unusual LOLBins to turn infected machines into zombie proxies.

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How to prevent phishing attacks that target your customers with DMARC and Office 365

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), Office 365 Security, phishing

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:00:28 +0000

DMARC security protocol helps you take control of who can send email messages on your behalf, eliminating the ability for cybercriminals to use your domain to send their illegitimate messages.

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Azure Sentinel—the cloud-native SIEM that empowers defenders is now generally available

September 24, 2019 0 Comments AI and machine learning, Azure Security, CISO series, Ciso series page

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:00:55 +0000

Our goal has remained the same since we first launched Microsoft Azure Sentinel in February: empower security operations teams to help enhance the security posture of our customers. Today, we take the next step in that journey by making Azure Sentinel generally available.

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