HawkkWatch MDR empowers organizations to safeguard their digital landscape

Dr. Sanjay Katkar, the Joint Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, introduces HawkkWatch MDR, a revolutionary cybersecurity service that combines cutting-edge technology with expert human analysis to safeguard organizations' digital landscapes. As an add-on to the AI-powered HawkkHunt XDR platform, HawkkWatch MDR offers continuous monitoring, real-time threat detection, swift incident response, and customized protection against concealed threats. With its proactive approach and customizable attributes, HawkkWatch MDR enables businesses to neutralize cyber threats and establish a more resilient and secure digital future. Driven by world-class Security Labs intelligence, Quick Heal is at the forefront of defending against cyberattacks and provides comprehensive solutions to mitigate risks in today's evolving threat landscape.

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Tell us about SEQRITE launch of HawkkWatch MDR & Its managed services.    

We are excited to introduce HawkkWatch MDR, which will be a game-changer in the cybersecurity space. The service empowers organizations to safeguard their digital landscape with unmatched expertise and cutting-edge technology, 24x7. It is available as an add-on to HawkkHunt XDR, our path-breaking, AI-powered Extended Detection and Response platform. Although HawkkHunt XDR can automatically detect and respond to most threats targeting organizations, there are instances when highly skilled attackers manage to bypass defences using sophisticated methods that require the expertise of trained professionals for detection and mitigation.

Our Security Labs have extensively researched these techniques throughout our years of operation and developed a comprehensive set of detection tools specifically tailored for this purpose. To make this expertise available to our customers, we have assembled a specialized team of Security Analysts handpicked from our Security Labs team, who form the core of our HawkkWatch MDR service. This service takes a proactive and dynamic approach, offering real-time threat detection, swift incident response, and continuous monitoring.

We remain committed to ensuring our customers stay ahead of cybercriminals, safeguarding their valuable data and IT assets. HawkkWatch MDR reflects our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, customer satisfaction, and establishing a more resilient and secure digital future.

Describe how controlled detection and response can be used to take targeted action to neutralize concealed threats.          

One of the main elements of HawkkWatch MDR is continuous monitoring and threat detection. HawkkHunt XDR creates extensive data models from telemetry data collected from various security subsystems within the organization. By employing advanced technologies like machine learning, behavioural analytics, and threat intelligence-driven IOC identification, the engineers at HawkkWatch MDR can identify abnormal activities and potential hazards within an organization's network. This proactive approach enables the detection of hidden threats that may have evaded traditional security measures. Once a threat is detected, our expert security analysts promptly investigate and analyze the incident. They utilize in-depth forensic techniques and manual investigation to comprehend the nature and impact of the threat. This allows us to develop a targeted response strategy tailored to address the threat.

The response actions taken by HawkkWatch MDR are diverse and customized to neutralize hidden threats effectively. These actions may involve isolating compromised systems, containing the spread of the threat, blocking malicious communication channels, and implementing patches or updates to vulnerable systems. Additionally, we provide recommendations to improve overall security posture, such as implementing security best practices and conducting employee training.

What attributes does HawkkWatch MDR have?

HawkkWatch MDR is an add-on service to the cutting-edge HawkkHunt XDR. The Security Analysts responding to Incidents are equipped with up-to-date knowledge of prevalent cyber-attacks and technics in specific geographies and verticals. They utilize this knowledge to triage and remediate security threats in the shortest possible time. SEQRITE's security experts proactively monitor the network, endpoints, and cloud environments 24x7, identifying and responding to threats before they can cause damage.

A unique feature of HawkkWatch MDR is its customizability. It can be tailored to meet the unique security needs of each organization. In addition to updating detection and response automation workflows and rules with additional capabilities, the service also performs tuning of HawkkHunt XDR for better detection, lower noise, and customized reporting and response suitable for the enterprise. It can also generate monthly reports on Threat Activity Response Preparedness & Performance and suggests training and improvement.

What’s SEQRITE's approach to solutions proactively protecting firms' IT assets and fending against cyberattacks?

At SEQRITE, our proactive approach to protecting the IT assets of businesses and responding to cyber-attacks is built upon a multi-faceted strategy backed by world-class Security Labs intelligence. We combine cutting-edge technologies, such as advanced threat detection, machine learning, and behavioural analytics, with the expertise of our highly skilled security analysts, researchers, and capabilities from our Labs. We can promptly identify and address potential threats in real-time and mitigate potential damage by continuously monitoring networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. With the massive insights and data generated in real-time in our Labs, we keep a step ahead of the new and emerging threat trends. We help our customers not only strengthen their cyber security posture with our solutions but also go the extra mile by assisting them in training their personnel.

Highlight the projections and trends for Cybersecurity in the Future?

The expanding attack surface from IoT, cloud computing, 5G, and remote work adds another layer of complexity to frequent and sophisticated cyber-attacks. However, artificial intelligence and machine learning advancements enable advanced threat detection and response. Automation, analytics, and threat intelligence help organizations proactively defend against threats.

However, backed by our legacy of nearly 3 decades in this industry, our security experts publish threat predictions annually and intelligence quarterly. Emerging threats and new tactics in cyberspace, such as Sliver, Ninja, and Manjusaka, are expected to replace CobaltStrike as popular tools for cybercriminals in 2023. Ransomware will continue to be a significant challenge, becoming more prevalent. More cyber criminals are offering services like Phishing Kits, Exploit Kits, Malware, Keyloggers, Botnets, and DDoS attacks, increasing enterprise risks. The LockBit ransomware is expected to continue its rampage, incentivized by a bug bounty program. SEQRITE's predictions highlight disruptive cybersecurity trends and its role as a trusted partner in defending against known and unknown attacks.

How do organizations keep themselves safe from increasing cyber risks?

Advanced persistent cyber risks pose a global challenge for organizations, individuals, and economies. Cybersecurity is no longer an option; it is the pressing need of the hour. Prioritizing Cybersecurity and adopting the right solutions are crucial. Not only any solution but one that offers comprehensive protection, including advanced threat detection, regular assessments & audits, and incident response plans across endpoints, networks, cloud, and devices. In addition, employee awareness and training programs to mitigate risks are extremely important.