Step One in Building an Effective Security Stack: Pursue Defense in Depth

Identity, Endpoint and Cloud – OH MY! The trifecta of threats and protective services that any IT provider must consider when building their security stack. As threat tactics evolve and attacks increase to a rate of one attack every 39 seconds, businesses cannot afford a minimalist approach to security. Defense in depth is the only way to ensure robust protection against these relentless threats.

The problem is – most businesses don’t know where to start. Fortunately, CyberFOX and Blackpoint Cyber have joined forces to simplify this decision-making process. The first step is to focus on the foundational element of most business security frameworks: Identity. By prioritizing protection around this component, businesses can begin to establish a strong security baseline.

It is no surprise that Identity has quickly become the most attractive attack vector to threat actors. With access to passwords and data, a threat actor can quickly utilize lateral movement to inflict the most damage possible as quickly as possible. Conglomerates of the tech space like IBM and Microsoft are continually warning against identity-based attacks;

• 71% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks that utilized stolen or compromised credentials. (IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024)
• The average cost of a data breach caused by stolen or compromised credentials is approximately $4.62 million, with such breaches taking around 11 months to detect and contain. (IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024)
• There were 4,000 identity authentication threats blocked per second on average over the past year. (Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023)

1. Privileged Access Management (PAM): Protects and manages privileged accounts, which are often targeted by attackers due to their extensive access rights. CyberFOX’s AutoElevate delivers complete control over access to critical systems.
2. Password Management: Access and share passwords through encryption to ensure that no unprotected data is sent between employees or stored on servers.
3. Managed Detection & Response (MDR): 24/7 Endpoint to cloud monitoring and response paired with active threat hunting. Blackpoint’s MDR and Cloud MDR monitor and respond on your behalf 24/7/365.
4. Managed Application Control: Blackpoint’s curated application block rules are built with businesses in mind to keep all data safe with out interruption of a zero trust approach. Blackpoint’s Managed Application Control comes with human-oversight, simplifying security management for the MSP.

The synergy between Blackpoint’s SOC-enabled MDR+R services and CyberFOX’s PAM capabilities presents a formidable security solution, offering comprehensive coverage from preemptive access control to active threat response. This powerful combination ensures real-time threat detection and response, minimizing potential impacts on organizations. By leveraging CyberFOX’s AutoElevate for granular user privilege control alongside Blackpoint’s MDR services, any misuse of privileges is swiftly addressed, significantly enhancing security. Moreover, the integration of these product stacks simplifies security management by reducing the number of tools needed, saving time and reducing complexity for MSPs.

Stop window shopping and start building a robust security stack with identity management at the forefront. With Blackpoint Cyber and CyberFOX, you can ensure seamless operations and become a hero to your clients by delivering reliable and effective security solutions.