ProofPoint Launches New Cyber Threat Protection Solution

Attackers are constantly changing their tactics and developing more sophisticated advanced threats.  Now more than ever, organizations need full lifecycle protection against targeted attacks and advanced persistent threats. Proofpoint combines its industry leading secure e-mail gateway with sophisticated dynamic malware analysis, real-time threat intelligence and automated threat response. The cutting-edge combination enables organizations to more effectively detect and block targeted attacks, then quickly respond when a potential compromise has been detected.
Proofpoint’s Targeted Attack Protection (TAP) solution delivers advanced malware detection for both URL-based attacks and attachment attacks. Advanced analysis technologies like statistical analysis (big data), pre-exploit indicator detection, advanced sandboxing and static analysis are just some of the techniques employed by TAP to detect advanced threats. Proofpoint’s Threat Response solution provides a single pane of glass for security teams to review and investigate detected threats. With support for a variety of detection vendors, including malware sandboxing solutions and SIEM, analysts can focus their time on assessing the threat and impact rather than collecting data to review. Built-in workflows support rapid containment activities like blocking CNC traffic and isolating infected machines off the network. How effective will the ProofPoint's solution be in combating cyber threats? Share your comments with the Cloud and Cyber Security Center.