Next-Gen CASB Blog

Malware can be a serious threat to organizations that don't have the proper security tools to protect against it. Some forms of malware can force enterprises to pay sums of dollars, freeze current operations, and more depending on the type of attack. To make matters worse, some malware attacks can lead to sensitive data being leaked, which has caused some companies to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in fines over the past few years. In our latest Glass Class, we discuss how to classify malware, and the type of tools organizations can use to put a halt to malicious attacks in real time.

With cloud being so prevalent, it is inefficient for organizations to not consolidate the existing identity and authentication systems used for internal applications. Consequently, employees will no longer need to memorize multiple passwords for the plethora of applications used in-house by utilizing a single sign-on. With the Bitglass admin platform, you can govern how and where employees can access corporate data. With this tool, organizations can block, allow, coach, or provide immediate levels of access to data and applications based on user identity and context. Additionally, organizations can use granular policies that can grant access based on the browser or application, type of device, and location.

Threat protection, one of the four pillars that makes up Bitglass’s four quadrants, is integral for defense against malware. Bitglass’ CASB (cloud access security broker) can proactively defend against any threat, while other security tools have more of a reactive approach to malware detection and prevention. Oftentimes, months go by without organizations realizing that they have been infected with malware – rather than addressing the problem after the fact, it is best to prevent the attack in real time.

Here are the top cybersecurity stories of recent weeks:  

• TrickBot malware has jeopardized up to 250 million email accounts
• Breached Samsung website gains unauthorized access to Sprint customer data
• Fake FaceApp applications install malware on user devices
• Marriott faces a massive fine of $123 Million following Starwood data exposure
• AMCA data breach discovers the exposure of an additional 2.2 million patients