SECURITY NEWS
Proofpoint and CyberArk partner to secure identities in hybrid and multicloud
Proofpoint , a cybersecurity and compliance company , and CyberArk , identity security company , announced an extended strategic collaboration , working together to help organisations around the world secure identities everywhere . Supporting this joint aim , the expanded partnership includes the launch of new integrations and solutions to address critical cyber challenges .
The integration between Proofpoint and CyberArk features a combination of layered defences designed to stop threats before they reach users and applies preventative policies and controls that ensure access accuracy . Proofpoint prevents email attacks from reaching users and helps to identify the individuals and systems that are targeted by the most sophisticated , highest impact threats using its expansive data set comprised of trillions of data points every year .
CyberArk takes this insight and applies adaptive controls and identity security policies to ensure legitimate users are only able to access what they need and nothing more .
“ Because attackers now see people and their digital identities as their target of choice , it is time to shift security strategies to protect people and defend the data they create , placing identity at the centre of security ,” said Ryan Kalember , Chief Strategy Officer , Proofpoint .
“ Our strategic partnership with CyberArk represents a significant advancement in identity-centric security , empowering organisations to connect their key platform to understand human risk with their platform to mitigate it .”
“ Approaching how we secure identities must drastically evolve . With a single compromised identity , threat actors can attain an initial foothold that unlocks significant opportunities for all kinds of downstream attacks , including data theft and ransomware ,” said Clarence Hinton , chief strategy officer at CyberArk .
Ryan Kalember , Chief Strategy Officer , Proofpoint
“ Both CyberArk and Proofpoint are innovators in their respective security domains and share a commitment to placing digital identities at the centre of security strategies to deliver better outcomes for our joint customers .”
Web browsers , often consumer-focused and lacking in essential security , privacy and productivity features , are essential to how organisations operate . They are the connective tissue between identities , applications , and data , making them a primary target for cybercriminals and a prominent vector for security breaches .
Powered by Proofpoint ’ s industry-threat intelligence , Proofpoint ’ s ZenWeb browser extension solution protects employees and contractors from malicious URLs that
The integration between Proofpoint and CyberArk features a combination of layered defences designed to stop threats .
can download malware or steal corporate credentials and sensitive data . When deployed with CyberArk Secure Browser , organisations can , in real-time , detect and block malicious URLs , one of the attack vectors used by cyber adversaries .
Leveraging Proofpoint ’ s Nexus TI , Threat Intelligence , email threats are identified and dynamically assessed for risk , then passed to CyberArk Identity Flows for adaptive response and remediation .
Privileged users with high-risk access are singled out for enhanced layers of protection and real-time remediation when threats occur . Proofpoint also automates privileged account and local admin discovery , integrating with CyberArk to manage and secure them .
Digital transformation and the cloud have altered infrastructures , while mobile technologies and remote access have changed how people work . Traditional endpoint and network-based controls are inadequate given today ’ s threat landscape , one where identities are the new perimeter and have become critical for organisations to secure .
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