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ManagedMethods Teams with Check Point to Defend Cloud Apps Against Zero-Day Malware ThreatsManagedMethods, a leading provider in the cloud access security broker (CASB) space, today announced its newest integration with Check Point Software (News - Alert) Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: CHKP). The combined solution integrates ManagedMethods' Cloud Access Monitor CASB product with Check Point's SandBlast Zero-Day Protection API, allowing IT teams to automatically detect and quarantine malware in both sanctioned and unsanctioned cloud apps. "We are very excited about this evolution in our partnership with Check Point," said Charlie Sander, CEO of ManagedMethods. "Now in addition to audit and control of popular cloud apps, Cloud Access Monitor will have the additional benefit of zero-day malware detection so companies can defend themselves against these malicious attacks. Our combined solution provides a comprehensive defense against cloud-based threats." Benefits of the new integration include:
ManagedMethods and Check Point have formed this partnership to deliver enhanced network security and cloud control. The integration of the two security solutions ensures high-performance network and cloud application protection in our rapidly evolving threat landscape. "Managed Methods brings value to our partnership by integrating Cloud Access Monitor with Check Point's SandBlast Zero Day Protection API," said Alon Kantor, Vice President of Business Development at Check Point Software. "Our integration with ManagedMethods allows our customers to gain visibility of unsanctioned and high-risk cloud applications while also elevating network security to the next level with evasion-resistant malware detection. SandBlast Zero-Day Protection employs threat emulation and threat extraction capabilities that provide comprehensive protection from the most dangerous attacks." About ManagedMethods ManagedMethods develops Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solutions that provide organizations visibility and control over Shadow IT and sanctioned cloud apps. ManagedMethods' solutions provide DLP, Threat Protection, Malware Scanning, Policy Enforcement and Discovery, and complement your existing network security investments (NGFW, UTM). Our solutions can be deployed on-premise or 100% in the cloud. Learn more at managedmethods.com.
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