Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 18 | Page 66

INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Mobile Technology Menlo Security Enters Middle East IT Market Help AG has announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Menlo Security to provide consulting, implementation and support services for the vendor’s Menlo Security Isolation Platform (MSIP) to businesses in the Middle East. A n overwhelming majority of cyber-attacks, some 90 percent or more occur when compromised/malicious websites deliver malware to devices through email, web links or other downloads. “Web threats are getting more sophisticated and effective in evading detection, leaving businesses highly vulnerable to malware which can disrupt business and entail heavy financial losses. Traditional security technologies that are based on detecting and blocking malicious content are unable to offer sufficient protection,” explained Stephan Berner, CEO at Help AG. “We conducted a thorough analysis of the solutions available to businesses in the Middle 66 INTELLIGENTCIO East and realised that what they require simply wasn’t available. We have therefore partnered to introduce Menlo Security in the region and are excited to present customers with this innovative solution.” Unlike current prevention systems that attempt to distinguish “good” content from “bad” content, MSIP takes a unique approach by executing all Web content in a public or private cloud. Through this isolated execution, it allows users to interact with websites, links and online documents without encountering malicious code. Only malware-free rendering information is sent to the native browser on the user’s endpoint. Furthermore, as MSIP requires no client software or plug-ins, users can enjoy a seamless and transparent experience with no perceivable latency. Help AG has undergone Menlo Security’s set of comprehensive technical, sales trainings and its security experts have achieved full certification by the vendor. The reseller will deploy MSIP for customers, either via the public or private cloud, in conjunction with existing Web Security gateways, next generation firewalls, network sandboxes or other security systems. Through its locally-based Cyber Security Support division, Help AG will also provide 24x7 support services www.intelligentcio.com