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The recent national ban on Kaspersky, announced in June 2024, has had a trickle-down effect that has organizations across all industries scrambling to find a solution. Starting on July 20th, Kaspersky can no longer sell its products to new people in the U.S. or agree to integrate its software into third-party products (like white-labeled services). In addition, by September 29th, all reselling, existing integrations, and licensing by Kaspersky must completely cease.
The ban was issued after the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) discovered that Kaspersky posed a long list of national security risks. These risks included a connection with Russia, potential security vulnerabilities in its products, and the genuine possibility of exploiting these weak points.
“Kaspersky’s products and services pose an unacceptable risk to United States national security and the security and safety of U.S. persons, and an undue risk of subversion of, or sabotage to, the integrity and operation of Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) in the United States,” stated the BIS in its Final Determination issued on June 24, 2024. “In particular, there is a significant risk of harm to the integrity and operation of ICTS and the ICTS supply chain in the United States.”
Understanding the Critical Role of Endpoint Detection and Response Solutions
The ban has many organizations unsure of what to do next. Kaspersky is not a small venture, and the company has clients in more than 200 countries and territories. According to BIS, Kaspersky provides services to over 400 million users and has more than 270,000 corporate clients around the world.
The ban has real consequences for Kaspersky’s clients, who have just weeks to find a viable and comprehensive solution. However, it has also ushered in waves of concern across the board when it comes to types of cybersecurity, managed EDR and MDR providers, and the trustworthiness of certain EDR and MDR cybersecurity organizations.
But the ban on Kaspersky isn’t necessarily bad news. Instead, it’s an opportunity for organizations to find a better solution.
If the Kaspersky ban has directly impacted your organization, or if the recent national headlines have inspired your leadership and IT teams to seek an exceptional managed detection and response services provider, this is for you. Read on to discover how DartPoints can take traditional endpoint security tools to the next level.
How EDR works
In the most basic terms, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) uses continuous monitoring to detect and investigate suspicious activity across an organization’s various endpoints. Therefore, focusing on threats across an entire network, including all devices and users connected to the organization, is essential. EDR tools can manage threat detection in real-time and alert stakeholders of any looming or immediate issues.
A prime example of an advanced EDR tool that former Kaspersky users have embraced is Red Canary’s SentinelOne Singularity EDR. SentinelOne reduces mean time to respond (MTTR) through automation and AI cybersecurity initiatives that provide deeper and better threat detections for all endpoints., Additionally, it is one of the more advanced solutions – especially when it comes to utilizing AI to bolster threat detection algorithms and procedures – available on a global scale.
The Rise of Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
EDR Tools like SentinelOne are a solid launching point for increasing cybersecurity within your organization. However, these tools are best deployed with a broader set of tools, like Red Canary’s XDR and SOAR platforms, that round out a fully customized Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service.
What is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?
When it comes to cybersecurity, EDR tools are most effective when they’re a part of a larger strategy, and this is where Managed Detection and Response services come in.
Enlisting an expert for Managed Detection and Response services has become more and more popular, and for good reasons. The sophistication and sheer number of various cyberthreats continue to skyrocket. Therefore, organizations of all sizes realize they simply don’t have the in-house resources to play constant whack-a-mole with the waves of threats that inundate their networks.
This does not indicate a lackluster or inept IT team on the company’s end. Instead, it’s simply an indication of bad actors’ sheer volume and ingenuity as they constantly try to find subtle weak spots in an organization’s vast system of devices, users, connections, and information.
Simply put, in an era when cyberthreats are more advanced than ever, organizations need a solution that is ahead of the curve, and this is where Managed Detection and Response services step in.
Preventing Cyberattacks with Managed Detection and Response
Managed Detection and Response services from a third-party provider are custom-tailored to an organization’s IT infrastructure. They are also proactive instead of reactive when it comes to cybersecurity.
Instead of focusing on endpoints alone (which is a necessity), Managed Detection and Response solutions also encompass more advanced processes, threat hunting, threat intelligence, and both AI technology and human expertise to better detect and respond to potential threats.
Cybersecurity solution providers like DartPoints can provide blanket protection to ward off cyberattacks well before they become a realized situation when further connected to colocation and managed services. That is why having an emergency backup plan is important in case a worst-case scenario occurs.
Find the Best Cybersecurity Solution with DartPoints
The recent Kaspersky ban may have dampened the public’s trust when it comes to implementing effective cybersecurity measures. However, it has its silver linings, as organizations are forced to find more effective and proactive solutions to better protect their IT infrastructure and data.
DartPoints can take your cybersecurity initiatives to the next level
At DartPoints, we can custom tailor a solution for your organization’s distinctive pain points. We can help you launch a comprehensive managed detection and response strategy that leaves no stone unturned. With constant 24/7 monitoring, extended detection and response, and AI-powered automation, DartPoints has combined security vendors and technologies into one comprehensive, airtight MDR solution.
Reach out to us today to discuss the best cybersecurity solutions for your business.
Together, we can launch a new era of heightened cybersecurity that goes beyond the basics. With DartPoints providing access to a suite of the most advanced cybersecurity tools available, backed by our time-tested and trusted reputation, your organization can finally secure peace of mind well into the future.