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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

DCS Wi-Fi Experts - 4 Wi-Fi Services that Add Business Value

Wi-Fi is changing and we can Help

At Dynamic Cloud Solutions (DCS Netlink) we have built our security foundation on WatchGuard Security Services, and WatchGuard Wi-Fi is part of that security foundation.

Today, every business and organization has to have security installed in every part of their network(s) and Wi-Fi is no different.  Almost every business today has some type of Wi-Fi in place in an effort to service their customers better.

However, most companies just put the Wi-Fi in and never give security a second thought.

At DCS we are experts at installing and managing Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi services that are secure, and simple.

And, guess what?  Wi-Fi isn't just for surfing anymore.

Retail businesses and other organizations can use Wi-Fi to push data, coupons, or ads out to their customers while they are on your network.


That allows the Wi-Fi owner to know and understand their customers better thus resulting in a better customer & Internet experience for everyone!  Sound cool?

To learn more about WatchGuard Wi-Fi Services read our WatchGuard July blog article below and connect with us at DCS to find out how we can help you add value and security to your Wi-Fi network.  Give us a call at 877-327-6385.

Monday, June 12, 2017

[FINALLY] Next Windows Version 10 Stops Ransomware Cold - article courtesy of KnowBe4

[FINALLY] Next Windows Version 10 Stops Ransomware Cold - by Stu Sjourman

OK, finally there is some good news in the fight against ransomware!

(In case you did not know, I was the Editor-in-Chief for WServerNews for 15 years, and I have been following the Win OS closely since 1995. Glad to be back on my old stomping grounds for a bit here!)

Microsoft has been closely watching the onslaught of this new ransomware epidemic and added a slew of new features to the second major update of Win10 which is called "Creators Update" — Win 10 CU for short — which has been rolling out for a few weeks, consumers first.

Presenting new anti-ransomware protection features added in Win 10 CU, Robert Lefferts, Director of Program Management, Windows Enterprise and Security, said that no Windows 10 customer was affected by the recent WannaCry ransomware outbreak that took place in mid-May and no currently known ransomware strain can infect Windows 10.

From a security perspective, CU is a massive improvement.

The new security features include the following list, apart from a host of non-security related additions like a 3D version of MS Paint. :-)
  • Click-to-run for Adobe Flash in Edge — which prevents ransomware and other malware from landing on Windows 10 PCs via exploits kits and drive-by downloads.

  • Instant cloud protection via Windows Defender — According to Microsoft, starting with CU, Windows Defender AV can suspend a suspicious file from running and sync with the cloud protection service to further inspect the file.

  • Fast remediation mechanism at detection — Microsoft says it has made great strides to "remediate ransomware infection and limit ransomware activity from minutes to seconds, reducing its damage from hundreds of encrypted files to a few." Microsoft credits this to Windows Defender AV’s behavioral engine, who can aggregate malware behavior across processes and stages.

  • Improved detection for script-based attacks — Microsoft says its Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) was modified to intervene during the strategic execution points of JS or VBS script runtimes, two infection vectors often used by ransomware.

  • Wow64 compatibility scanning — In CU, Windows Defender AV added a process-scanning feature that uses the Wow64 compatibility layer, enabling it to better inspect system interactions of 32-bit applications running on 64-bit operating systems.

  • Process tree visualizations — feature added to Windows Defender ATP, the commercial version of Windows Defender.

  • Artifact searching capabilities — feature added to Windows Defender ATP.

  • Machine isolation and quarantine — feature added to Windows Defender ATP.

  • Windows Edge browser — better protection against remote code execution attacks.
Overall, your average user will probably not notice the difference

Overall, it's a good update, but it stands out for its incremental tweaks and behind-the-scenes improvements to matters such as security, updates and privacy, rather than for spectacular new features.

Obviously, you will not be able to roll this out immediately in your organization, despite the CU security improvements. Implementing CU is likely not a priority if you have just started to deploy Win10, and you might jump straight to the next major update, codenamed Redstone 3 which is due later this year.

The update is available to MSDN/TechNet subscribers running the Enterprise, Education and IoT Core edition. Organizations that have Windows via the Volume License Service Center have been able to get the update since May 1.

These Goodies Only Come in the Latest Version

Microsoft has a very good 14-page PDF with all these features detailed and illustrated. You can download that at the blog. It is obvious that they are adding all these features only to the most recent version, giving you an incentive to accelerate your wall-to-wall upgrades to the latest rev of the OS, which in this case you should be looking at seriously.
https://blog.knowbe4.com/finally-next-windows-version-10-stops-ransomware-cold

The whitepaper contains excellent ammo for budget requests, but is too technical for average C-level execs since it talks about data science, machine learning, automation, behavioral analysis, and other exotic subjects like that. :-D

End of Article by Stu Sjourman (CEO KnowBe4)

More Information on KnowBe4 from DCS Netlink:

You can get a FREE Phishing test and a FREE email exposure check at KnowBe4.  Two FREE tools to tell you how you measure up again the bad guys.  Need more info on KnowBe4 check this out:  





Stay Safe!  Stay Secure!

Regards,
Dane