This Week in CheckMates 14 June 2021

[PhoneBoy]

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Community Updates

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CheckMates Go: Schrödinger's Patch

PhoneBoy talks with @Tim_Otis and Jon Niccolls from the Check Point Incident Response Team about what the recent Solarwinds Suburst attack and Microsoft Exchange Hack have in common from an incident response point of view.

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Hot Community Topics

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• Absolute Zero True with Check Point TechTalk: Video and Slides
• Endpoint Security URL Filtering
• Onliner: Show all Kernel Parameters
• U-Turn/Hairpin NAT
• Rulebase Verification Succeeds for Two Same Sequential Rules
• Export of Rules with Zero Hits in Dashboard
• Manage SMB Appliances via API
• Publishing Large Number of Changes via API

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Upcoming TechTalks

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TechTalk Deep Dive: CloudGuard and Nutanix

CloudGuard network solution is now seamlessly integrated with Nutanix flow via the service chain and provides full micro-segmentation threat prevention coverage of your AHV virtualization environment. In this Deep Dive webinar, we'll walk you through the process of building a secure enterprise scalable topology protected by CloudGuard, going step-by-step through the deployment and configuration process on both Nutanix and CloudGuard. Join us on Jun 15th!

Register Now (EMEA/APAC)

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Key Insights for Reducing the Cost of a Data Breach

In this session on 14th July, Ashwin Ram from the office of the CTO at Check Point will share key insights that must be part of any CISOs cyber resilience strategy if they wish to reduce the cost of a data breach. Ashwin will share pre and post security control and processes that need the most urgent attention based on independent research and lessons from the Check Point Incident Response Team.

Register Here

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Check Point Updates

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SOCstock

Check Point is sponsoring SOCstock, a free-to-attend, one-day global virtual event from Siemplify and friends which draws inspiration from the iconic 1969 music festival to deliver learning, togetherness and enjoyment. The legendary lineup at SOCstock 2021 is packed with the folks who are tackling the biggest challenges facing the security operations industry with the most moving ideas. All that is missing is you being there with us. 

Check Point Days LATAM/Brazil

Join us us on the 16th and 17th of June for demos related to Zero Trust, MITRE ATT&CK Engenuity, Kubernetes, and Web Application and API Security! Sessions will be held in Spanish and Portuguese.

Talking Cloud with Sean McDermott, President & CEO, Founder of RedMonocle

In this episode, Grant Asplund talks with Sean Mcdermott, President & CEO, Founder RedMonocle | Windward Consulting Group. This recording of Talking Cloud is sure to not disappoint! With 24+ years as a consultant, Sean offers several keen insights and considerations.

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Upcoming CheckMates Live Events

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• 15 June 2021:
  • India: What's New in R81
  • Eastern US: What's New in R81
• 16 June 2021: Southeast US: R81 Test Drive
• 17 June 2021: Caribbean: Maintenance and Upgrades Best Practices
• 22 June 2021: Russia: What's New in R81
• 23 June 2021:
  • France: Harmony, où comment sécuriser les utilisateurs face aux attaques modernes!
  • West US: Learn How to Protect Your Organization with Harmony Endpoint
• 24 June 2021: Adriatics: Issue Resolution Best Practices
• 29 June 2021: UK/Ireland: Lates Check Point Updates
• 1 July 2021: Greece: Zero-Phishing and Autonomous Threat Prevention

While anyone is welcome to register for a CheckMates Live Virtual Edition event, events are limited to a certain number of participants with priority given to those within the specified geographic area.
If you're interested in a specific topic for your area, contact us and we'll be happy to arrange a session for your area!
Bookmark the CheckMates Calendar to have an up-to-date list of events at your fingertips!
If you attend CheckMates Live events, you can get CPE credit!