Infoblox and McAfee Unite to Transform the Future of Cybersecurity

DUBAI, UAE, 1st November, 2017—Infoblox Inc., a leader in network control delivering Actionable Network Intelligence, is excited to reveal its partnership with McAfee to enhance the security of user networks by integrating web security with Domain Name System (DNS) protection into a unified solution. This collaboration between Infoblox and McAfee facilitates seamless sharing of threat intelligence and security incident data for holistic protection and rapid incident response.

Currently, a staggering 91% of malware utilizes DNS to execute malicious campaigns, with detection delays leading to increased damage expenses. Additionally, contemporary security tools used by organizations operate in isolation. Traditional security methodologies often overlook DNS security, creating vulnerabilities that malicious actors exploit to infiltrate networks and exfiltrate sensitive data from businesses.

A recent Gartner report titled “Competitive Landscape: Secure Web Gateways” highlighted evolving trends, including Secure Web Gateway blocking and threat mitigation in conjunction with DNS services.

“Integrating DNS with SWG web proxying allows SWG service providers to extend their core threat prevention and filtering capabilities beyond basic HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP protocols. Strategic technology planners should actively seek opportunities to leverage both DNS and proxy inspection methods to remain competitive against this emerging complementary functionality, thus effectively safeguarding against advanced threats and optimizing SaaS performance.”

The joint offering from Infoblox and McAfee presents a premier DNS security solution combined with a robust secure web gateway, delivering comprehensive network protection for both web and non-web traffic. The Infoblox ActiveTrust® Cloud solution guarantees strong DNS security and identifies potentially compromised devices, which can be directed to McAfee’s Web Gateway Cloud Service for advanced content analysis, including malware detection and SSL evaluations.

Another challenge organizations encounter is the fragmentation of security solutions. The lack of interoperability and failure to share threat intelligence across various platforms impede a corporation’s ability to respond effectively to the increasing tide of attacks. The collaboration between Infoblox and McAfee tackles these challenges by automating data sharing between Infoblox DNS security and McAfee Endpoint and Web Security solutions.

The collaborative effort from Infoblox and McAfee includes the following product integrations:

• Infoblox ActiveTrust Cloud along with McAfee Web Gateway Cloud Service – integrates DNS and web security to identify and block harmful traffic while preventing data exfiltration from infected devices.
• Infoblox DDI and ActiveTrust compatible with McAfee Data Exchange Layer and McAfee® ePolicy Orchestrator® – enables integrated ecosystem solutions that respond to DXL topics, facilitating quicker actions on network and security incidents detected by Infoblox and enabling prompt threat containment.
• Infoblox DDI and ActiveTrust integrated with McAfee® Enterprise Security Manager – allows for extensive correlation and detection of threat data. Infoblox additionally provides essential network context and actionable insights to evaluate risks and prioritize alerts, enhancing incident response efficiency.

“A key objective behind the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance program is to accelerate the development of interoperable security products while dismantling silos within client environments,” stated D.J. Long, head of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance. “The partnership between McAfee and Infoblox significantly enhances a customer’s network, enabling the protection of non-web protocols through DNS while enhancing visibility into web traffic and allowing customers to utilize threat intelligence to respond more effectively to the increasing frequency of attacks.”

As an active member of the McAfee Security Innovation Alliance, Infoblox plays a crucial role in advancing the program’s mission to speed up the development of interoperable security products and simplify the integration of these solutions within complex client environments, delivering enhanced value and better defense against the growing threat landscape for joint clients. Through this partnership, Infoblox and McAfee address a vital market demand to minimize response times in security events and streamline the remediation of compromised systems, contributing to a more efficient Threat Defense Lifecycle.

“By combining McAfee, a leader in cyber security, with Infoblox, the pioneer in DDI, we are breaking down barriers between security and network operations,” remarked Kanaiya Vasani, vice president of business development at Infoblox. “The integrated solution from Infoblox and McAfee provides visibility into DNS and web traffic, fills critical gaps in DNS security for enterprises, automates data sharing, and enables seamless workflows for rapid threat remediation.”