Infoblox and McAfee Join Forces to Revolutionize Security Solutions
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DUBAI, UAE, 1st November, 2017—Infoblox Inc., the network control firm delivering Actionable Network Intelligence, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with McAfee to enhance the safety of user networks by merging the capabilities of web and Domain Name System (DNS) security into a cohesive solution. This joint Infoblox and McAfee offering facilitates the exchange of threat intelligence and security event data to provide comprehensive protection and expedited incident responses.
Currently, 91% of malware leverages DNS to execute harmful campaigns, and the delay in detection correlates with escalating damage costs. Moreover, existing security tools utilized by organizations today operate independently. Conventional security solutions often neglect DNS security, creating a security void that misguided actors exploit to infiltrate and spread malware within networks, as well as exfiltrate critical data from corporations.
A recent Gartner report titled, “Competitive Landscape: Secure Web Gateways,” highlighted emerging trends, including Secure Web Gateway blocking and threat defense alongside DNS services.
“Integrating DNS with SWG web proxying empowers SWG service providers to extend their fundamental threat prevention and filtering capabilities beyond basic HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols. Strategic technology planners should look for opportunities to harness both DNS and proxy-based inspection techniques to stay competitive against this newly emerging complementary functionality, thereby effectively guarding against advanced threats and optimizing SaaS performance.”[1]
The joint Infoblox McAfee solution offers a leading DNS security tool paired with a top-tier secure web gateway solution, delivering exhaustive network security for both web and non-web traffic. The Infoblox ActiveTrust® Cloud solution ensures robust DNS security and identifies potentially compromised devices, which can then be directed to McAfee’s Web Gateway Cloud Service for intricate content analysis, including malware detection and SSL assessment.
Another hurdle organizations face is fragmented security solutions. The absence of interoperability and the failure to share threat intelligence across various security platforms inhibit a corporation’s ability to respond effectively to the ever-growing wave of attacks. The collaborative effort between Infoblox and McAfee addresses these issues by automating data sharing between Infoblox DNS security and McAfee Endpoint and Web Security solutions.
The collaborative Infoblox and McAfee solution comprises the following product integrations:
- Infoblox ActiveTrust Cloud in conjunction with McAfee Web Gateway Cloud Service – merges DNS and web security for the identification and blocking of harmful traffic and data extraction from infected devices.
- Infoblox DDI and ActiveTrust compatible with McAfee Data Exchange Layer and McAfee® ePolicy Orchestrator® – enables ecosystem solutions that respond to DXL topics, facilitating quicker actions on network and security incidents detected by Infoblox and allowing for prompt threat containment.
- Infoblox DDI and ActiveTrust integrated with McAfee® Enterprise Security Manager – facilitates extensive correlation and detection of threat data. Infoblox additionally provides vital network context and actionable insights to assess risks and prioritize alerts, enhancing the efficiency of incident response.
“An essential objective behind the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance program is to expedite the creation of interoperable security products while dismantling security silos within client environments,” stated D.J. Long, the head of McAfee Security Innovation Alliance. “The synergy between McAfee and Infoblox significantly enhances a customer’s network, allowing for the protection of non-web protocols via DNS while improving web traffic visibility and empowering customers to utilize threat intelligence to respond more efficiently to the rising frequency of attacks.”
As an active participant in the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance, Infoblox holds a pivotal position in fulfilling the program’s mission to expedite the advancement of interoperable security products and simplify the integration of these tools within intricate client environments, offering enhanced value and improved protection against the expanding threat landscape for joint clients. Through this partnership, Infoblox and McAfee address a crucial market demand to reduce response times in security events and facilitate the remediation of compromised systems, leading to a streamlined Threat Defense Lifecycle.
“By uniting McAfee, a pioneer in cyber security, with Infoblox, the forerunner in DDI, we are dismantling the barriers between security and network operations,” remarked Kanaiya Vasani, vice president of business development at Infoblox. “The integrated solution from Infoblox and McAfee offers visibility into DNS and web traffic, fills the DNS security gap in enterprises, automates data sharing, and enables seamless workflows for swift threat remediation.”
