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Monitoring as a service, here we come!

Pandora FMS Monitoring as a service is here!

On the way to perfecting its services, Pandora FMS launches one of the most advanced and complete solutions in its history as monitoring software: Monitoring as a Service (MaaS).

As we all know by now, Pandora FMS is a software for network monitoring that, among many other possibilities, allows visually monitoring the status and performance of several parameters from different operating systems (servers, applications, hardware systems, firewalls, proxies, databases, web servers, routers…). It can also be deployed on almost any operating system and has remote monitoring (WMI, SNMP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, HTTP …), etc.

But what concerns us this time is to see how Pandora FMS once again surpasses itself with Monitoring as a Service. Because yes!, it is time for you to have Pandora FMS ready to use and ready to cover all of your needs. Avoid, from now on, wasting valuable resources on installation, maintenance and operation, MaaS is fully intended as a flexible and easy-to-understand subscription model.

Monitoring as a Service (MaaS) advantages

In order not to roughly explain it in a rush, we better go into detail and list some of the most important advantages of Monitoring as a Service (MaaS).

  • With Monitoring as a Service, you do not need to invest in an operations center, or in an internal team of engineers to manage monitoring. That’s it, without capital expenditures (capex) or operating expenditures (opex).
  • With Pandora FMS as a Service monitoring you may accelerate the time to obtain values.
  • Available 24/7, access it anytime, anywhere. There are no downtimes associated with monitoring. Wonderful and available 24/7.
  • Generate alerts based on specific business conditions and discover the easy integration of this service with business processes.
  • Important: Permanent security. All information is protected, monitored and complies with GDPR.
  • Operation services, we can operate for you, saving resources and optimizing startup times.
  • Custom integrations, with Pandora FMS specialist consultants at your disposal.
  • Deployment projects, to support specialized resources wherever you need them.

Here is our proposal in more detail

What does this mean for your company or business?

Going straight to the point, Monitoring as a service (MaaS) provides unlimited scalability and instant access from anywhere and gets rid of worrying about maintaining storage, servers, backups, and software updates.

It is up to you to discover, right away, how the digital transformation of all business processes makes Monitoring as a Service (MaaS) an essential activity to boost the productivity of your company.

Some frequently asked questions about the solution (FAQ)

Of course, given such a technological scoop, you may have some doubts about the subject. Here we answer several of the most frequent questions that we were asked.

What agent limit does the service have? Does it have an alert or storage limit?

There is no agent limit, although the service starts from 100 agents. There is no limit on alerts or disk storage.

How long is history data stored?

45 days maximum. However, you may optionally hire a history data retention system to store data for up to two years.

What is the service availability? What happens if it crashes on a weekend?

The service availability SLA is 99.726% in Basic service, 99.932% in Standard service and 99.954% in Advanced service. In short, we will make sure it is never down.

In which country are the servers located?

We have several locations, to comply with different legislations, such as GDPR (EU), GPA (UK), CBPR (APEC) and CPA (California).

What security does the service offer?

In addition to an availability SLA guaranteed by contract, our servers are exclusive for each client, we have 24/7 monitoring, and our own system security. Of course, backup is included in the service.

How much does the service cost?

You pay a fee per month, which is calculated on the number of agents you are using that month. So if you increase the number of agents in a certain month, you will pay more that month. However, if you decrease the number of agents, you will pay less. There are also some start-up costs for the service and also some optional packages, such as if you want our engineers to develop a custom integration or help you deploy monitoring in your internal systems.

How is it billed?

Quarterly or semi-annually, with monthly cost calculations, so you can plan growth and costs without surprises.

What does the service include?

From Pandora FMS Enterprise license to the operating system, database management, system optimization, maintenance, updates, emergency patches, integration with Telegram and SMS sending, backup and recovery, preventive maintenance, environment security and any other technical task that may take up operating time. You will only have to operate with Pandora FMS.

What is the difference between Basic, Standard and Advanced services?

With the basic service, if you want to make a report or configure an alert, you can do it directly, without worrying about installing, configuring or parameterizing anything. In the Standard and Advanced service you can ask us to do it for you and we will be happy to do so, the same applies for building remote plugins, creating reports, users, policies, graphs or any other administrative Pandora FMS task. In the Standard and Advanced services you will have a number of hours of service each month for any request you may make, and our technical team will be at your disposal. Our technical team will be at your complete disposal.

What are the service hours?

Full office hours (from 9 AM to 6 PM) in America and Europe. From San Francisco to Moscow.

If you can no longer handle the intrigue and want to see how far the possibilities of Monitoring as a service go, you may now hire the solution through this link.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About PandoraFMS
Pandora FMS is a flexible monitoring system, capable of monitoring devices, infrastructures, applications, services and business processes.
Of course, one of the things that Pandora FMS can control is the hard disks of your computers.

Ransomwares are everywhere: get to know this trend (and #stopransomwareattacks!)

When it involves ransomware protection, it is better to be safer than sorry, isn’t it? To achieve this goal, a vigilant outlook and the right security software are essential, since a moment of carelessness is enough to fall victim to a cyberattack.

You probably know what ransomware is, but it is worth remembering: it is a type of extortion malware that can lock down your computer and then demand a ransom to return the operating systems. In May 2017, for example, the WannaCry variant spread around the world and reached more than 100 million users, claiming some major victims, such as the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). It infected more than 230,000 computers in 150 countries in just one day.

Since then, ransomware has spread around the world, with new types and new hits, and with that, cybersecurity solution makers have increasingly focused their actions on preventing attacks by this “pirate” of nowadays. And to support the fight against this increasingly frequent cybercrime, we launched the #stopransomwareattacks campaign on our social networks, with the aim of raising awareness among IT professionals and society about the variety of ways this malware appears on operating systems and the risks caused by a simple click.

What are the kinds of attacks?

The forms of attacks are diverse: ranging from messages about unlicensed applications to false claims about inappropriate content, in some cases resulting in the payment of fines or the need to restore devices to factory settings.

From the most aggressive to the most imperceptible forms, some of the main ransomware variants are:

Petya: It goes beyond hacking into files and can bring the entire system to a halt, causing devastating results.

zCrypt: It does not attack files directly; it acts like a classic virus, acting on recently handled files to boost the impact.

Jigsaw: This attack begins with a simple greeting message, followed by a ransom demand, threatening the victim with the removal of all their data within 72 hours.

Wannacry: The infection by this ransomware was indeed a global epidemic, scaring everyone and causing companies and government agencies to rush to seek protection solutions. The losses caused by this malicious software are estimated to have totaled $4 billion worldwide.

Ransomware, in all its forms and variants, represents a significant threat to both independent users and enterprises. That’s why it’s even more important to be aware of the threats it portrays and be extra careful in eventualities. 

Join the #stopransomwareattacks campaign! Post pictures on your social media networks with signs written with the hashtag, tag senhasegura’s profile and share with friends… Let’s stop the dynamics of malicious activity!

If you want to know more about how ransomware acts on a system, senhasegura will promote the webinar “Dissecting Ransomware Attack – Protecting your Company Accesses” on the October 26th at 3pm (CET), with a live demonstration by Cybersecurity Researcher, Filipi Pires, and by senhasegura’s System Analyst, Gabriel Oba, who will clarify all doubts with a highly conscious approach to the use of devices and what is the adequate product to mitigate the risks of this type of malicious attack. 

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Segura®
Segura® strive to ensure the sovereignty of companies over actions and privileged information. To this end, we work against data theft through traceability of administrator actions on networks, servers, databases and a multitude of devices. In addition, we pursue compliance with auditing requirements and the most demanding standards, including PCI DSS, Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO 27001 and HIPAA.

What is Vulnerability Remediation?

Vulnerability remediation is the process of discovering IT vulnerabilities and assessing their risks to develop viable countermeasures and remedies. This assessment is a proactive strategy to addressing the vulnerabilities and, if feasible, eliminating the risk.

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CyberLink Partners with FaceScan to Implement FaceMe® Facial Recognition in Temperature Screening Kiosks

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Oct 19, 2021 –  CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a pioneer in AI and facial recognition technologies, today announced a partnership for the integration of its FaceMe® Facial Recognition into FaceScan’s temperature screening kiosks.

CyberLink Partners with FaceScan to Implement FaceMe® Facial Recognition in Temperature Screening Kiosks

The FaceScan no contact temperature screening kiosks come with check-in capabilities, temperature verification, live notifications, complete with people identification, powered by FaceMe®’s industry-leading facial recognition engine and rich feature set.

“Facial recognition is enhancing our everyday lives, from securing physical access and data protection, to enabling contactless experiences that are not only enjoyable but highly relevant for the fight against COVID-19,” said Dr. Jau Huang, Chairman and CEO, CyberLink. “Thanks to the accuracy, flexibility and comprehensive feature set of FaceMe®, we were uniquely positioned to provide FaceScan’s temperature screening kiosks with core functionalities such as guiding the thermal sensor to precisely measure temperature on the forehead, perform mask detection and accurately identify people even when they wear a mask, all while supporting a positive and unintrusive experience for customers and employees.”

CyberLink’s FaceMe® engine is ranked as one of the most accurate facial recognition technologies in the world by the renowned National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Facial Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT), with an accuracy rate of up to 99.7%. Even when a mask is worn, it maintains an accuracy rate of up to 98.9%.

“After evaluating a multitude of face recognition options, we chose FaceMe® for its affordability, speed, and accuracy. Our partnership with CyberLink and the integration of FaceMe® into our FaceScan thermal scanners, give us a notable competitive advantage,” said Theo Flores, CEO of FaceScan. “By integrating FaceMe®’s enhanced facial recognition, our thermal scanning solution is second to none. It allows us to match and temperature check people in less than a second, which amounts to a 300% increase in speed over our previous system,” Flores said.

FaceMe® is uniquely positioned to integrate edge-based AI facial recognition into a wide range of IoT and AIoT solutions. It is optimized to run on most hardware & software configurations. FaceMe® provides system integrators with fast, flexible, and precise facial recognition SDK solutions. It supports HTTP, C#, and C++ making it quick and flexible to deploy FaceMe® across a wide range of scenarios, including security monitoring, access control, public safety, smart retail, and home protection.

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition.  CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD.  With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com

ESET + LiveGuard

Boss level hybrid worker – home admins, please apply

Hybrid work is widespread, and people are returning to the office on a more regular basis. This has made managing devices more complicated because for many the line between home devices and office devices has blurred. Unfortunately, most people lean toward efficiency more often than security.

With a return to the office, IT admins may have questions for employees and, in some cases, a host of software updates to perform, new software to install and, likely, new security-related policies to decree. In a hybrid work setup, some devices may remain in the office, while others will commute back and forth. This makes limiting use to a particular network complex, not to mention finding the extra time staying on top of security.

These challenges are only compounded by the growing threat of cybercrime: the ESET Threat Report T1 2021 found a rise in threats targeting employees working remotely. As employees blend remote work with office hours, these threats won’t go away anytime soon. In fact, with more time spent traveling and in public places, hybrid work could leave us even more vulnerable to potential risks as devices are being used outside of their intended environments.

Therefore, ensuring that the migration of both personal and work devices between home and office networks is secure may require enhanced tools and practices. This is why ESET has launched a new version of its consumer offering, including ESET Smart Security® Premium, which boasts a host of new features and improved protection for home users. The foremost among these is LiveGuard, which provides an additional proactive layer of protection against new and unknown threats cropping up in the landscape.

LiveGuard employs technology originally built for businesses to safeguard their diverse networks from both known and never-before-seen types of threats. Specifically, this is accomplished through a cloud sandbox that pulls suspicious files – whether those downloaded by web browsers or by email services like Microsoft Outlook and Mozilla Thunderbird, or extracted from archives, or found on USB drives plugged into devices – to a secure cloud platform for analysis. LiveGuard, and its cloud sandbox, lowers the risk of you being the employee that brings malware to work. Find Out More

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

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