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| Kaspersky provides tool to protect employees remotely |
Kaspersky has released a new version of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud solution that allows companies to display software and technology installed on employee devices, Shadow IT, without permission.
Since the new version of Kaspersky's solution includes new cloud detection capabilities, IT administrators can control the unauthorized use of applications and websites by employees, which can be associated with digital risks and threats, and thus companies' compliance with guidelines and controls for those can help Digital security controls companies that use cloud services to reduce the risk of disclosing company data and enabling employees to work anywhere.
According to the Remote Work Status Report, almost all employees (99%) want to work from time to time, but this employee's desire, in addition to current conditions, can be easily converted to the need for remote work in companies around the world. Since March last year, the new coronavirus pandemic has moved staff to work.
In this case, ensuring the security of company and employee data, protecting the privacy of all employees, and using the software as a service method for civil servants help them to become flexible and work remotely. The ability to monitor work matters even when working outside the office is becoming more and more important. .
However, some employees may use other applications and programs that are not approved by the organization, or incorporate the organization and personal work practices, leading to an environment called silhouette information technology. Employees are installed on company machines. Among these applications, the lowest physical security level may be unknown. Regardless of whether messaging software, file sharing services, or any type of small business or personal needs, the use of these applications themselves has not been approved by IT. If this is due to the integrity, data, hardware, and systems of the company infected with malware, it is at risk and its consequences may endanger the company's reputation.
Kaspersky Internet Security solutions enable IT administrators to increase IT transparency and ensure that employees use only reliable cloud services. With Cloud Discovery, you can create a list of certified cloud services that meet the requirements of a company’s security policy and ensure that they follow this list.
The classification of services and applications used is also displayed in the IT admin control panel, which you can use to define access rights for specific user groups and access rights. According to the needs of the company.
The new version of the Kaspersky Endpoint Security cloud solution now includes Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365, which companies can use to ensure the security of cloud messaging systems, meeting tools, and employee coordination.
Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 can also protect all Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Exchange Online, OneDrive and SharePoint Online, and provide secure file sharing through the Microsoft Teams Meetings app.
Protection against email threats has become possible thanks to the so-called phishing engine based on a nervous network that uses more than 1,000 standards to detect fraudulent email messages, in addition to a database containing harmful URLs and anti-spoofing technology and can ensure that corporate email theft is prevented , And scan files uploaded to SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams do not contain malware. So that this program does not spread to the staff devices.
In today's global environment, remote work can be the only way to keep more and more companies roaming around the world, said the managers, Sergei Martinzikyan, Director of Product Marketing at Kaspersky. That manages the technical systems of enterprises and ensures their digital security. The challenge is that they have to control profile technology in one way or another in order not to damage company data or expose it to digital threats.
Martinskyan added: "There is no easy way to turn off the profile, but Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud provides the company with tools to control the profile and known functions for device protection and Microsoft Office 365 protection."
Full information about Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud solution can be found on the product page.