Dell SonicWall’s multi-engine sandbox approach to capturing evasive malware

As businesses in Asia Pacific become more digitized, enterprises and governments in this region have to ensure that their security programs are updated and future-proof to prevent imminent breaches from constantly evolving threats. In 2015, #Dell #SonicWall noted a rise in the use of exploit kits that have evolved with greater speed, heightened stealth and novel shape-shifting abilities. This is driven by the overwhelming number of exploit kit options that offer attackers a steady stream of opportunities to target the latest zero-day vulnerabilities. According to the #DellSecurity Annual Threat Report, there was a 73% increase globally in unique malware samples in 2015 over 2014, of which most of these threats were targeted, evasive and zero-day attacks found across computing systems and devices. Dell Security alone has blocked 2.17 trillion IPS attacks and 8.19 billion malware attacks throughout 2015. Covert intelligence In an recent interview via email with Networks Asia, Kent Shuart, director of APJ SonicWall Product Marketing at Dell Security, pointed out that smarter threats are now designed to evade discovery by single sandbox approaches to identifying malware. “Organizations need an intelligent, advanced threat detection system that analyzes the behavior of suspicious files and uncovers hidden malware without being found,” Shuart emphasized. The alarming rise in shape-shifting threat tactics and zero-day attacks has been driving strong customer and partner demand for Dell SonicWall Capture Service, an innovative multi-phase, multi-engine approach to advanced threat analysis that also supports prevention. In the first phase of this approach, SonicWall employs its Reassembly Free Deep Packet Inspection engine to inspect files at line speeds to identify known threats without slowing down network performance. Suspicious files are passed on to a second phase, SonicWall’s in-house developed sandbox engine, which incorporates the VMRay third-generation Analyzer threat detection engine and Lastline Breach Detection platform to deliver a three-layer defense that organizations need to safeguard against unknown threats.
http://www.networksasia.net/article/dell-sonicwalls-multi-engine-sandbox-approach-capturing-evasive-malware.1471966738

Dell Security Releases SonicOS 6.2.6

Today #DellSecurity announced that it has released the latest firmware update to its #SonicWALL operating system, SonicOS 6.2.6. This latest update comes with a couple of new features including the industry’s first multi-engine sandbox that enables customers to block suspicious files until a verdict is reached, SonicWALL Capture. The new update also comes with a feature that enables companies to enforce protection and productivity policies, Content Filtering Service 4.0 that controls access to inappropriate or unproductive web content.

http://www.storagereview.com/dell_security_releases_sonicos_626

Vendor SonicWall name set to return after Dell spin-out

The sale of #DellSecurity holds "no risk" to partners and the channel, according to two of the company's vice presidents.

Dell announced a deal yesterday to sell its software business - including the #SonicWall and #Quest Software assets it acquired in 2012 - to Elliott Management and Francisco Partners for a reported $2bn (€1.77bn).

Speaking at Dell Security PEAK 2016, vice president of product, Patrick Sweeney, and vice president of sales, Steve Pataky, moved to alleviate any fears that partners may have.

"There is no risk to anyone," Sweeney said. "The most important thing to all of us is that if you've got any business in transaction, I guarantee you that you will be able to continue to do it."

Sweeney confirmed that Dell is not exiting the firewall business and, through several deals already put in place, it will be able to resell SonicWall firewall products.

Products labelled "Dell SonicWall" will also continue as such for "a long period of time".

Sweeney stressed, however, that Dell will not have a "crazy silly advantage" over current Dell Security partners, but that there will be "a long relationship" with the vendor.

"There are partners that have come to us from Dell – we want to preserve that. They have the ability to still work through the normal channels; there's no need to interrupt any of that business," Pataky added.

"We think this is going to create a healthy environment for those that choose to work through Dell; for the legacy partners that work through our own programme – whatever those things are, we're going to ensure that that's done the right way."

Sweeney explained that a conversation with Michael Dell a year ago resulted in the start of a process to give Dell Security "more autonomy" and move decision-making "back into our organisation".

"Michael Dell, true to his word, worked on that over the course of the year," he said.

He added that they did not know a year ago what the end state of Dell Security would be, but they wanted to get to "a point in time where we controlled our destiny", with private equity being an option.

http://www.channelnomics.eu/channelnomics-eu/news/2462286/sonicwall-name-set-to-return-after-dell-spin-out

Dell SonicWALL Secure Mobile Access 100 Series OS 8.5 Offers Enhanced Security for SMB Mobile and Remote Workers

#DellSecurity today announced the release of Dell #SonicWALL Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 Series OS 8.5, which provides mobile and remote workers at small- and medium-sized businesses with policy-enforced SSL VPN access to mission-critical applications, data and resources without compromising security. This newest version of the Dell SonicWALL SMA 100 Series OS affords enhanced security to customers by allowing administrators to quickly and easily provision secure mobile access and role-based privileges so workers using smart phones, tablets or laptops (managed or unmanaged) get fast, simple and secure access. At the same time, the solution enables organizations to institute BYOD security policies to protect their corporate networks and data from rogue access and malware.

The proliferation of devices in the workplace, both employer-issued and personally owned, has increased the demand for secure mobile access to company applications, data and resources. Often, employees use the same device for both business and personal use, resulting in the intermingling of business and personal data and applications. This places organizations at increased risk for security breaches such as:

Unauthorized access to networks and systems from lost or stolen devicesMalware and ransomware spread through infected devices that serve as conduitsInterception of organization data in-flight on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks

Securing mobile devices is becoming increasingly difficult as companies often no longer influence device selection or control device management. To protect from threats and still enable access for remote and mobile workers, an organization must ensure that only authorized users and approved devices meeting security policy requirements are granted network and resource access, and company data on the device is secure.

http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/press-releases/2016-06-21-dell-sonicwall-secure-mobile-access-100-series?c=us&l=en&s=corp

Dell Cited as a Leader in Identity Management and Governance

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Dell today announced that it has been positioned as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Identity Management And Governance, Q2 2016, for the evaluation of its Dell One Identity Managersolution. In its 17-criteria evaluation of identity management and governance providers, Forrester Research, Inc. identified the nine most significant providers, and researched, analyzed and scored them. In this evaluation, Dell’s top scores were in the criteria of:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160523005919/en/Dell-Cited-Leader-Identity-Management-Governance

Dell Releases SonicOS 6.2.5

Today #DellSecurity announced the release of the latest OS for its #SonicWALL line of firewalls, #SonicOS 6.2.5. This latest update is centered around making management easier while enhancing security. The update extends security to Dell switches, wireless access points and firewalls while also advancing capabilities associated with inspecting encrypted traffic. SonicOS 6.2.5 meets the strict certification requirements of the US Department of Defense.

http://www.storagereview.com/dell_releases_sonicos_625

Dell launches password protector straight to channel

#Dell newest identity and access management solution, #DellOne Identity Safeguard for Privileged Passwords, is now available through #DellSecurity channel partners.

Dell Security says it is helping partners identify a “significant customer opportunity” by complementing and expanding their current network security portfolio, so organisations of all sizes, especially SMEs, get access to a complete suite of security solutions from one source.

http://www.channelbiz.co.uk/2016/02/03/dell-launches-password-protector-straight-to-channel/

Dell Security Steals FireEye Global Channel Chief To Lead Worldwide Security Sales

Dell Security Steals FireEye Global Channel Chief To Lead Worldwide Security Sales

#DellSecurity has landed a major executive catch, stealing #FireEye Global Channel Chief @StevePataky to lead its worldwide security sales business, CRN has learned.

Pataky had served as vice president of worldwide channels and alliances at FireEye since August 2013, in a term that came to a close last Friday. Before joining FireEye, based in Milpitas, Calif., he served as vice president of worldwide partner development at #Juniper, a position he held from 2004 to 2013.

http://m.crn.com/news/security/300079342/dell-security-steals-fireeye-global-channel-chief-to-lead-worldwide-security-sales.htm