Endpoint Security for Remote Devices

As founder of a remote data company, I’m increasingly aware of the impact that remote working poses to data privacy. While the flexibility of remote work has been a welcome change for many, it also raises important questions about data security and privacy. Despite not having a centralised office, at Onyx Data we take a number of steps to ensure our clients' data is all handled securely. Here are some key points to consider:   Secure Access - It's essential to ensure that employees can access company resources securely from any location. Implementing strong VPNs and multi-factor authentication is a must.   Data Encryption - With sensitive information frequently shared across networks, we use end-to-end encryption for all data, both in transit and at rest.   Employee Training - Regular training on cybersecurity best practices can significantly reduce the risk of data breaches caused by human error.   Device Management - Utilising Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions helps secure company data on personal devices used for work purposes. Remote work doesn’t have to come at the expense of protected data. It is possible to have both - successfully. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below on on how we can better balance remote work and data privacy - what would you add to the list? #RemoteWork #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity

🔐 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 𝗔 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 🧩 In today's threat landscape, endpoint security is your first and last line of defense. A layered architecture ensures both prevention and rapid detection across every endpoint in your network. 📊 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: 🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 🧱 Deep packet inspection for traffic filtering 📶 Stateful traffic monitoring and encrypted traffic control 🛡️ Advanced threat protection (ATP) integration 📜 Enforces organization-wide security policies at the endpoint level 💊 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🔄 Automated OS and third-party patch deployment 🚨 Remediation for CVEs and zero-day vulnerabilities ⏪ Rollback support and audit trail logging 📊 Patch prioritization based on exploitability and asset criticality 🌐 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚫 URL/category-based blocking with real-time threat feeds 🧑💻 Prevents access to phishing and malware domains 📑 Implements acceptable use policies (AUPs) ☁️ Supports integration with CASBs for SaaS filtering 🛡️ 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘀 ⚙️ Real-time behavioral and heuristic-based scanning ☁️ Uses cloud-based signature updates and sandbox analysis 💻 Supports multi-platform (Windows/Linux/macOS) protection 🔗 Integrated with EDR/XDR for correlation and incident response 🔌 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🔒 Granular control over USB, Bluetooth, peripheral interfaces 🔐 Enforces MFA, device certificates, and endpoint identity 🛑 Prevents exfiltration and rogue device access 📡 Tightly integrates with IAM and SIEM solutions 🔐 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🧊 AES-256 encryption for full-disk and removable media 🔑 Centralized key management and recovery policies ✅ Ensures compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) 🖥️ Secure boot and BIOS integrity verification 🧠 Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) 🎯 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📈 Real-time detection of TTPs mapped to MITRE ATT&CK 🕵️♂️ Threat hunting, lateral movement tracking, and root cause analysis 🧪 Forensic snapshotting and playbook-driven incident response 🏢 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: 👨💻 Microsoft, 🔥 Palo Alto, 🛡️ SentinelOne, 🌐 Trend Micro, 🏰 Fortinet, 🛰️ Cisco, 🐦 CrowdStrike, 💥 Trellix, and more delivering cutting-edge capabilities. For Daily Security Updates, Follow: Kaaviya Balaji Image Credits: Unknown (DM for credits) #EndpointSecurity #EDR #PatchManagement #Firewall #DeviceSecurity #Encryption #CyberResilience #SOC #CISO #MITREATTACK #ThreatDetection #XDR #ZeroTrust #Infosec #CyberArchitecture

🚀 Deploying Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS with Intune: Your Essential Checklist 📝 Deploying Defender for Endpoint on macOS can feel overwhelming compared to Windows. With so many steps, it’s easy to lose track. Here’s a simplified checklist to help you stay on top of it all: 🗂️ Step 1: Prerequisites & Configuration Files Gather these essential .mobileconfig files: ☑️ System Extensions: Core functionality. ☑️ Network Filter: Traffic monitoring. ☑️ Full Disk Access: Scans files and folders. ☑️ Background Services: Keeps Defender running. ☑️ Notifications: Threat alerts. ☑️ Accessibility & Bluetooth: Device integration. ☑️ Auto Update: Keeps Defender up to date. ☑️ Device Control & DLP: Data protection. 💡 Pro Tip: Keep files organized for a smooth setup. 🛠️ Step 2: Profile and App Deployment ☑️ Upload Profiles to Intune: ☑️ Go to Devices > Configuration profiles. ☑️ Create a profile for each .mobileconfig file. ☑️ Assign profiles to the appropriate device groups. ☑️ Deploy the Defender App: ☑️ Go to Apps > macOS > Add. ☑️ Upload the Defender .pkg file. ☑️ Configure app info and assignments. ☑️ Monitor Deployment: ☑️ Check Devices > All Devices for successful installation. ☑️ Troubleshoot issues from the deployment logs. 💡 Pro Tip: Use dynamic device groups for easier management. 🛡️ Step 3: Endpoint Security Settings (Antivirus Policy) Configure antivirus settings in the endpoint security section of Intune: ☑️ Real-Time Protection: Always-on threat blocking. ☑️ Cloud-Delivered Protection: Rapid detection and response. ☑️ Network Protection: Block risky domains. ☑️ Scheduled Scans: Automate regular scans. ☑️ Exclusions: Whitelist trusted files and paths. ☑️ Device Control: Restrict external device access. 💡 Pro Tip: Keep real-time and cloud protection enabled for maximum defense. 🔍 Step 4: Verification & Troubleshooting ☑️ Run Anti-Malware and EDR Tests: Confirm active monitoring. ☑️ Review Logs: Diagnose any installation or performance issues. ☑️ Validate Policies: Make sure they are applied correctly on all devices. 💪 Deploying Defender on macOS might seem complex but breaking it down into these steps makes it manageable. Follow the checklist to ensure nothing is missed! What has your experience been deploying Defender on MacOS? 👇 #CyberSecurity #MicrosoftDefender #Intune #macOS #EndpointSecurity #ZeroTrust

Just like Roz, you should always be watching. (Your systems, not Mike Wazowski) Knowing what’s happening on your systems is critical to any security team. EDR/XDR/etc. are common now…on Windows devices. But what about those systems that lie on the border of your visibility? When I do an onboarding for an Inversion6 IR Retainer, we talk about this. A common thing I’ve found is that while many clients have EDR on their Windows endpoints, there are several places that get missed: •  Macs – Despite Apple’s claims, Macs do get hacked. These need endpoint security just as much as Windows endpoints. •  Linux – I’ve noticed that Linux has fallen behind in the security race – not because it lacks security, but because its thought to be secure by default. I can tell you from experience that Linux servers get hacked all the time and if you don’t have some level of extra visibility (or even just central logging), forensics gets tough. •  Critical Windows servers – AD, databases, your important application servers. All of these need visibility. Performance needs to be considered, but IMO a lack of protection is worse that a few less CPU cycles. •  Mobile – I’ll admit that I’m on the fence on mobile EDR. However, I can tell you that when your CEO calls you and says he thinks his phone has been hacked, your life will be 1000x easier if mobile EDR is installed. Every company needs to assess their risk and if they need EDR on all these locations. Just remember that Windows are not the only targets out there.