2020. A year that will never be forgotten and one that has had everlasting impacts on business operations, how we work, and our daily lives. As I reflect on this past year, I realize that 2020 has been the longest test for us all. 365 days long. It’s been the year of rapid change, one where adopting innovative adaptability is critical. I have been thinking about my New Year’s resolution and discovered that 2021 is the year when we make a collective resolution.
We can finally bid a not so fond farewell to 2020. Looking back at our Threat Thursday series in reflection there is no way other than to say 2020 was a brutal year in cybersecurity. 2019 had already driven ransomware into high gear, but the seven-figure ransom extorted from Travelex really set the tone for what was to come this year. The New Year is a time to reflect, but most importantly it’s a time to learn from the past to create a safer, more secure future.
As 2020 comes to an end, it’s normal to reflect upon the year’s challenges, innovations, and achievements. When we look back on 2020, the hardships we all endured collectively across the globe seem to stack higher than other recent years. A pandemic swept across the world, rapidly shifting the ways we communicate, work, and connect with others. And hacks, scams, and ransomware attacks were at an all-time high.
Ivanti’s extended products group is pleased to bring you the latest release – Desktop and Server Management 2020.2. This update includes improved password encryption, tighter Ivanti Xtraction integration, a new remote control feature (BETA), and a new MSIX Packaging Wizard.
This is a very relevant question as news of the FireEye and SolarWinds breaches aired. FireEye is a major player in the cybersecurity world. They are one of the top choices to be brought in to respond to a data breach. If they can be hit how can the average company hope to stay safe? The reality is, none of us are safe. No amount of technology, personnel or caliber of skills in the world can guarantee you will never have a data breach or be the victim of ransomware.
With cybercriminal attacks becoming smarter and more difficult to prevent, traditional authentication methods using username and password have become less secure. This is mainly due to techniques such as account takeovers and brute force attacks. Multi-factor authentication is now considered to be one of the most effective ways to provide authentication security. Ivanti Endpoint Security 8.6 introduces multi-factor authentication for accessing the Console.
The Ivanti Workspace Control 2020 release that occurred in August included Ivanti Neurons for Edge Intelligence, an innovative new feature which enables administrators to query endpoints and get real-time intelligence from across the enterprise in seconds. A function that works regardless of whether endpoints are on or off the corporate network. An essential feature considering the number of employees working from home.
Earlier this week, we closed the acquisitions of MobileIron, a leading provider of mobile-centric unified endpoint management solutions, and Pulse Secure LLC, a leading provider of Zero Trust Secure Access and mobile security solutions. I’m personally super excited to join forces with MobileIron and Pulse Secure and combine our strengths to deliver unparalleled coverage across all device types in the Everywhere Enterprise.
I am excited to share the news that Ivanti has closed the acquisitions of MobileIron, a leading provider of mobile-centric Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solutions, and Pulse Secure, a leading provider of secure access and mobile security solutions.
