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Keepit at Gartner IOCS 2023 in London: How AI capabilities take SaaS data protection to the next level

Keepit speaks in two sessions: With Porsche Informatik on how Europe’s largest car distributor works to ensure cyber resilience today; and a showcase on how to prepare for future data protection

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, Nov. 16, 2023 – Keepit, the market leader in cloud data protection and management, announced today that it will be presenting and exhibiting at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies in London, UK, from November 20th to 21st.

On Monday, November 20th, Keepit’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jakob Østergaard will co-present with Josef Perlinger, Lead Program Manager Resilience, Security & Cloud at Porsche Informatik GmbH, in the session: “Keepit: Real-World M365 Cyber Resilience – Insights from Porsche Informatik.” The two talk about how Porsche Holding Salzburg, Europe’s largest car dealership, deals with the increase in cybersecurity threats by strengthening the organization’s cyber resilience with Keepit’s independent backup and recovery for Microsoft 365.

Key takeaways from the session will include:

• How cloud backup is crucial to fortifying Microsoft 365 against cyber threats

• Why an independent cloud is pivotal in achieving operational resilience

• Case studies from Porsche Informatik highlighting challenges and solutions in implementing cloud backup

Session 2: Cyber resilience, AI and data protection

On Tuesday, November 21st, Keepit’s CTO Jakob Østergaard is on stage again – this time, with Keepit VP of Product Henrik Brusgaard, for an Exhibit Showcase session entitled: “Keepit: Accelerating Cyber Resilience with AI-Driven Data Protection Platforms.” In the session, they reflect on the challenges of applying AI to data protection and shed light on how Keepit works to assess and select which AI capabilities to adopt, in order to match future, next-level data protection needs while adhering to existing and coming regulatory controls.

“Harnessing the power of technological advancement while securing user activity and user data is a key charge for all SaaS platform providers, and we really look forward to discussing these questions with the audience in London. All businesses are becoming SaaS-powered. We’re seeing a continuous transition with companies typically using hundreds of SaaS apps – and IT’s biggest concern is how to secure those SaaS apps.” says Keepit CTO Jakob Østergaard.

Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2023 in London brings the world’s technology leaders together to hear top trends, find objective answers and explore topic coverage in addition to best practices.

How’s the NIS2 readiness coming along?

One topic that will be central to the conversations for the Keepit team at IOCS is the upcoming Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive being implemented across the EU from October 2024:

“NIS2 will be taking the urgency of adhering to regulatory standards on data and infrastructure protection to the next level: It effectively enables regulators to hold company executives personally liable if the company fails to comply with the regulation. As backup and disaster recovery capabilities are identified as critical for compliance with NIS2, I look forward to a lot of interesting discussions on how organizations are preparing themselves,” says Jakob Østergaard.

At the event, the Keepit team will also be sharing the latest insights on how to mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks by ensuring fast and complete recovery for enterprises. Research shows that a strong backup and recovery strategy can mean the difference between organizations being able to ignore extortionists and having to succumb to paying ransom again and again.

WHAT: Solution Provider Session, “Keepit: Real-World M365 Cyber Resilience – Insights from Porsche Informatik”

WHO: Jakob Østergaard, Keepit CTO, and Josef Perlinger, Lead Program Manager Resilience, Security & Cloud at Porsche Informatik GmbH

WHERE: Arcadia, Level 2, InterContinental London, The O2

WHEN: Monday, Nov 20, 1:15 – 2:15 pm.

WHAT: Theater Session, “Keepit: Accelerating Cyber Resilience with AI-Driven Data Protection Platforms.”

WHO: Jakob Østergaard, Keepit CTO, and Henrik Brusgaard, Keepit VP of Product

WHERE: Theater 1, Exhibit Showcase, Level 1, InterContinental London, The O2

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 21, 10:00 – 10:20 am.

Keepit will be exhibiting for the duration of the conference at booth #301.

To arrange a product demonstration or meeting with a member of the Keepit team at the conference, book a meeting here.

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 Keepit
At Keepit, we believe in a digital future where all software is delivered as a service. Keepit’s mission is to protect data in the cloud Keepit is a software company specializing in Cloud-to-Cloud data backup and recovery. Deriving from +20 year experience in building best-in-class data protection and hosting services, Keepit is pioneering the way to secure and protect cloud data at scale.

How to find Apache ActiveMQ instances

How to find Apache ActiveMQ® instances

On October 25th the Apache team announced a vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) in ActiveMQ that
could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. Shortly after the issue was disclosed exploits started to appear and the Rapid7 MDR team posted a blog speculating that this vulnerability is being used to
deliver ransomware. The Apache ActiveMQ project scored this as CVSS 3.1: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H(10.0). 

What is Apache ActiveMQ®?

ApacheMQ® is an open source message broker written in Java that supports AMQP, MQTT, STOMP, and JMS clients. Apache ActiveMQ describes itself as “the most popular open source, multi-protocol, Java-based message broker. It supports industry standard protocols so users get the benefits of client choices across a broad range of languages and platforms.”. ActiveMQ is used for custom application development and is often embedded into commercial product stacks.

Are updates available?

The Apache ActiveMQ team has addressed this issue in versions 5.18.3, 5.17.6, 5.16.7, and 5.15.16, with the appropriate update dependent on which minor version is used.

How do I find potentially vulnerable versions of ActiveMQ with runZero?

Apache ActiveMQ services can be found by navigating to the Asset Inventory and using the following query:

port:61616 OR product:activemq OR protocol:activemq

Results from the above query should be triaged to determine if they require patching or vendor intervention.

As always, any prebuilt queries are available from your runZero console. Check out the documentation for other useful inventory queries.Learn more about runZero

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 runZero
runZero, a network discovery and asset inventory solution, was founded in 2018 by HD Moore, the creator of Metasploit. HD envisioned a modern active discovery solution that could find and identify everything on a network–without credentials. As a security researcher and penetration tester, he often employed benign ways to get information leaks and piece them together to build device profiles. Eventually, this work led him to leverage applied research and the discovery techniques developed for security and penetration testing to create runZero.

SASE Trends to Keep an Eye On in 2024

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions are poised to continue growing in adoption over the next year. According to projections by Gartner, by 2024 over 40% of enterprises will have explicit strategies in place for SASE adoption compared to just 1% in 2018. As remote work becomes more permanent and cloud-based applications proliferate, SASE will become increasingly critical for securing modern network architectures.

What exactly is SASE and what is driving this rapid growth? Here is an overview of key SASE trends to watch in 2024:

1. Increased Cloud Adoption Accelerates SASE

More organizations are adopting multi-cloud environments across SaaS, IaaS and PaaS solutions. IDC predicts over 90% of enterprises will be relying on a mix of on-prem and cloud infrastructure. As the network edge extends into the cloud, security must follow. SASE delivers integrated network security services via the cloud. Gartner notes that traditional network security approaches like VPNs, firewalls, and data centers often struggle to provide consistent security across cloud environments. SASE is purpose-built for cloud-centric networks. As cloud adoption grows, enterprises will shift towards SASE architecture.

2. Edge Computing Drives Remote SASE Deployments

Edge computing is pushing applications and processing power closer to users and devices outside the traditional data center perimeter. This supports lower latency use cases like IoT, VR, and smart vehicles. As edge deployments grow, securing them becomes crucial. SASE delivers cloud-native security services that can be deployed out at the edge, close to users and devices. Its identity and context-based policies follow users no matter where they access cloud apps. Enterprises will increasingly utilize SASE to secure distributed edge networks and users.

3. Zero Trust and SASE Convergence Accelerates

Zero trust network access (ZTNA) and SASE converge around a shared cloud-first architecture founded on identity-based access control. As zero trust networking gains traction, integrating with SASE becomes a logical next step for enterprises. According to Gartner, at least 70% of new remote access decisions will be delivered via ZTNA or SASE, up from 40% today. Organizations will shift towards converged SASE and ZTNA frameworks for consistent security across all access scenarios, whether on-prem or cloud.

4. Advanced Threat Protection Becomes Integral

Early SASE solutions focused mainly on networking and VPN capabilities. But as architectures mature, native threat prevention is becoming table stakes. Leading solutions now integrate cloud access security brokers (CASBs), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), malware sandboxes, and other threat detection tools as core components. In 2024, advanced threat prevention like antivirus, anti-malware, URL filtering, and file sandboxing will be standard in SASE platforms. Some will also utilize AI and machine learning to uncover zero-day threats based on behavior analytics. Real-time threat intelligence sharing will help stop attacks across ecosystems.

5. Vendors Expand SASE Solution Breadth

Most vendors began offering SASE through partnerships that integrated SD-WAN, firewalls, and cloud security. But as competition heats up, standalone and end-to-end solutions are emerging. This provides enterprises simpler, unified SASE management. Market leaders offer SASE suites encompassing SD-WAN, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, and other components. Converged stacks simplify procurement and deployment. They also enable tighter integration between networking and security. Expect single-vendor SASE platforms to gain favor in 2024.

6. New Pricing and Delivery Models Emerge

Early SASE services involved complex a la carte pricing models. But subscriptions based on seats or network bandwidth usage will become more common as services standardize. Consumption-based billing aligned to business needs will drive faster SASE adoption. Managed service providers (MSPs) will also offer new SASE platforms and bundles tailored to SMBs. Unified SASE delivery via a single dashboard will appeal to organizations lacking security specialists. MSPs will effectively become MSSPs as more operationalize managed SASE offerings.

SASE adoption will ultimately accelerate in 2024 driven by remote work, cloud migrations, and edge computing. As zero trust principles and threat prevention capabilities converge into SASE, it will emerge as the de facto security framework for the future enterprise network edge. Simplified delivery and pricing models will also enable broader access to integrated SASE services.

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 Portnox
Portnox provides simple-to-deploy, operate and maintain network access control, security and visibility solutions. Portnox software can be deployed on-premises, as a cloud-delivered service, or in hybrid mode. It is agentless and vendor-agnostic, allowing organizations to maximize their existing network and cybersecurity investments. Hundreds of enterprises around the world rely on Portnox for network visibility, cybersecurity policy enforcement and regulatory compliance. The company has been recognized for its innovations by Info Security Products Guide, Cyber Security Excellence Awards, IoT Innovator Awards, Computing Security Awards, Best of Interop ITX and Cyber Defense Magazine. Portnox has offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. For information visit http://www.portnox.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.。

23.8.2 ‘Adrastea’ released

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with the Comet Server stats endpoint returning Internal Error in some specific scenarios.
  • Fixed an issue with the Comet Server stats processing returning incorrect stats for previous days
  • Fixed an issue with browsing and restoring one or more files from Hyper-V backup
  • Fixed an issue with CVE-2023-44487 HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack
  • Fixed an issue with Files and Folders Protected Items being configurable through the Comet Server web interface while restricted by policy
  • Fixed a cosmetic issue with pixelated text in the Comet Backup desktop app on multi-screen setups
  • Fixed a cosmetic issue with the ‘Configure’ text being in the wrong location in the Comet Backup desktop app
  • Fixed an issue with Storage Vault configuration if the Object Lock duration was set to zero days
  • Fixed an issue with Virtual Storage Vault policy options being available incorrectly when configuring a schedule for a Protected Item
  • Fixed an issue with the list of allowed Storage Vault types not being immediately visible when editing admin permissions in the Comet Server web interface for an admin user with the “Restrict available Storage Vault types” setting enabled
  • Fixed an issue with a non-existent empty Protected Item being shown in the Comet Backup desktop app after restoring a snapshot from other device
  • Fixed an issue with the Restore dialog in the Comet Backup desktop app showing snapshots from another devices as if they were from the current device
  • Fixed an issue with the Policy Protected Items getting multiple unknown entries when the dialog for the OS picker is cancelled.
  • Fixed an issue where Microsoft 365 email backups would error instead of warn for server-side retrieval failures
  • Fixed an issue with the desktop application not launching after installation when “Launch Comet Backup” is checked on Windows Server
  • Fixed an issue with handling unexpected files inside an S3-compatible storage location

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 Comet
We are a team of dedicated professionals committed to developing reliable and secure backup solutions for MSP’s, Businesses and IT professionals. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we understand the importance of having a reliable backup solution in place to protect your valuable data. That’s why we’ve developed a comprehensive suite of backup solutions that are easy to use, scalable and highly secure.

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