Endpoint Security– do you know which of your mobile, computer devices are protected or infected?

Endpoint Security– do you know which of your mobile, computer devices are protected or infected?

by | Feb 14, 2023 | Analytics

What is considered an endpoint?

In simple terms, an endpoint is one end of a communications channel. It refers to parts of a network that don’t simply relay communications along its channels or switch those communications from one channel to another. An endpoint is a place where communications originate, and where they are received—in essence, any device that can be connected to a network.

Examples of endpoint devices include:

  • Desktops
  • Laptops
  • Mobile devices
  • Tablets
  • Smartwatches
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
  • Medical devices -Digital printers
  • Servers

What is endpoint security?

Endpoint security, or endpoint protection, is the process of protecting user endpoints (desktop workstations, laptops, and mobile devices) from threats such as malware, ransomware, and zero-days.

Endpoint security consists of a piece of software, called an “agent,” installed and executed on an endpoint to protect it from and detect an attack.  Endpoint protection solutions, or endpoint protection platforms (EPP), work by examining processes, system activity, and files for suspicious or malicious indicators. These could come in the form of next-generation endpoint protection solutions such as EDR, XDR and much more.

Why is it important to have endpoint visibility for mobile and computer devices?

The majority of cybersecurity attacks originate at the endpoint.  Cybercrime has become a big business.  The average cost of a ransomware breach stands at $4.62 million USD (IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021, compiling primary research conducted by The Ponemon Institute), which is more costly than the average data breach ($4.24M).

On average, a phishing attack takes 213 days to detect and 80 days to contain (Cost of Data Breach Report).  213 days is a lifetime, providing the attacker ample time to move laterally, establish persistence, conduct reconnaissance, plan, and finally execute an attack.

Endpoint visibility should be at the forefront of your IT security strategy, as endpoints are quite likely to be the first choice for an attacker trying to penetrate your organization’s network. At a time when hybrid and remote work is rising and human error is inevitable, businesses need to make sure they have visibility in real-time to stop the infection from spreading further.

How to gain visibility into your endpoint?

As IT visibility becomes more critical to organisations, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for senior IT executives to ensure that every endpoint is secure. GlanceX leverages data from within the various IT/vendor domains (such as security) and presents this information so that IT executives can see within seconds if their IT estate is operating effectively and if not, pinpoint quickly and accurately when and where the problem may be.

Being a strategic partner with several of the biggest security experts in the industry, Oreta understands the world of cyber threats and the importance it plays in protecting confidential information. GlanceX was developed with best practice security in mind, to provide digestible insight so companies can make quick and effective decisions.

The top-level dashboard shows holistic daily health checks of Security operations for the previous 30 days. The drill-down capability enables companies to see when and where the problem has occurred. GlanceX is easily accessed anywhere, any time and at any location via a simple, dedicated web browser link.

Contact us now to gain visibility into your endpoint and make data-driven decisions on your security posture.

Unlock the True Costs of Network Outages and Bandwidth Drain: A CIO’s at-a-glance tool

Unlock the True Costs of Network Outages and Bandwidth Drain: A CIO’s at-a-glance tool

by | Feb 6, 2023 | Analytics

Why is it important to have network visibility?

C-suite executives have a myriad of tasks and responsibilities, often overlooking or not understanding the technicalities of Network beyond the initial implementation. So, with staff needing to connect to anything, anywhere, at any time, how do they know how their network is performing at their various locations? Or how much network downtime their organisation has experienced? Which of their applications are using up the most bandwidth? Or what divestments or investments they should be making?

Network visibility allows businesses to drill down on their operations and mitigate the risk of flying blind. Understanding the network performance across multiple sites including downtime and application bandwidth allows businesses to maximise their cost allocation and increase their service delivery performance.

What is the best solution to gain network visibility across all your sites?

What Oreta has found is that senior executives do have granular network information; however, it is in disparate systems and often at a technical level of detail that isn’t easily digestible. Consequently, they must rely on specialists and spend additional time in getting the information they need which is not sustainable.

GlanceX leverages data from within the various IT/vendor domains (such as network) and presents this information so that decision makers can see within seconds if their IT estate is operating effectively and if not, pinpoint quickly and accurately when and where the problem may be. GlanceX complements the existing tools from infrastructure vendors rather than attempting to replace it. The top-level dashboard shows holistic daily health checks of network operations for the previous 30 days. From this overview, the CIO’S can make investing and divesting decisions to maximise cost efficiency. The ease-of-use experience also makes GlanceX the perfect solution for any business, with anytime at any location via a simple, dedicated web browser link.

Contact us now to gain visibility into your network and make data driven decisions.

Mobility cost visibility – how much are you paying for unused mobile devices and data allowances?

Mobility cost visibility – how much are you paying for unused mobile devices and data allowances?

by | Jan 23, 2023 | Analytics

With increasing size of mobile fleets, there is a growing hidden cost in managing mobility expenses. Organisations often experience wastage through poor visibility over billing, usage, and assets.

Why is it important to know your company’s usage of mobile devices and data allowance?

Companies often do not have an overview over their mobile fleet which means that they are not allocating and maximising their resources. Some of their sites could be using less data while others are needing more, devices may be underutilised or not used at all, mobile charges may fluctuate depending on business operations but not reflected in the charges and much more. Staying ahead of your data and mobile usage allows businesses to stay on top of their mobility and cut costs on services they no longer need.

What is the best solution to gain visibility across your mobile devices?

As IT visibility becomes more critical to organisations and more complex, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for senior IT executives to ensure optimum user experience and use of their budget. GlanceX leverages data from within the various IT/vendor domains (such as mobility) and presents this information so that IT executives can see within seconds if their IT estate is operating effectively and if not, pinpoint quickly and accurately when and where the problem may be.

The top-level dashboard shows holistic daily health checks of Mobility operations for the previous 30 days. The drill-down capability enables companies to see when and where the problem has occurred. GlanceX is easily accessed anywhere, any time and at any location via a simple, dedicated web browser link.

Contact us now to gain visibility into your mobility fleet and make data driven investments/divestments.