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Behavioral blocking and containment: Transforming optics into protection

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 16:30:20 +0000

Behavioral blocking and containment capabilities leverage multiple Microsoft Defender ATP components and features to immediately stop attacks before they can progress. We have expanded these capabilities to get even broader visibility into malicious behavior by using a rapid protection loop engine that leverages endpoint and detection response (EDR) sensors.

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Human-operated ransomware attacks: A preventable disaster

Credit to Author: Eric Avena| Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:00:31 +0000

In human-operated ransomware attacks, adversaries exhibit extensive knowledge of systems administration and common network security misconfigurations, perform thorough reconnaissance, and adapt to what they discover in a compromised network.

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How to secure your IoT deployment during the security talent shortage

Credit to Author: Todd VanderArk| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:00:41 +0000

It’s complex work to define a security strategy for IoT—especially with a 3-million-person shortage of cybersecurity pros. But there is a way to augment existing security teams and resources.

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