Palo Alto Networks adds to endpoint protection

In this latest release, version 5.0, Palo Alto Networks introduces a cloud-delivered management service, Linux support, and redesigned infrastructure for Traps. Customer organizations can now more easily deploy and manage Traps, enabling them to stop threats on the endpoint and coordinate enforcement with cloud and network security to prevent successful cyberattacks.

Attackers must complete a sequence of events in order to successfully accomplish their objective, such as stealing information or running ransomware. Nearly every attack relies on compromising an endpoint. Although most organizations have deployed endpoint protection, infections still are common.

Palo Alto Networks Traps advanced endpoint protection prevents known and unknown threats from infecting endpoints, minimizing endpoint infections by blocking malware, exploits, and ransomware. Integration with the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform delivers additional threat analysis, shared intelligence, and automated containment.

Key advancements announced today include:

·         New cloud-delivered management service for easier deployment and day-to-day management.

·         Redesigned user interface for a more intuitive user experience.

·         Support for all major OS platforms, now including Linux, in addition to Windows® and macOS®.

·         Periodic scanning capabilities to identify dormant malware on endpoints and attached removable drives, with the ability to automatically quarantine infected files to ensure that they do not detonate.

·         Integration with the Palo Alto Networks Logging Service allows for the collection of detailed event information for better analysis of endpoint, network, and cloud data.

 

With today’s announcement, Traps becomes tightly integrated with the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework and Logging Service, allowing for a clean handoff of data between Traps, the AutoFocus™  service, Panorama™ management, and Magnifier for further investigation and response. Application Framework apps can now use Traps as a sensor and enforcement point for forthcoming third-party and native apps delivered via the framework.