This Week in CheckMates 19 July 2021

[PhoneBoy]

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Community Updates

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CheckMates Go: The Truth is in the Middle

PhoneBoy talked with Check Point Product Manager @Yoni_Nave about the evolution from Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to Extended Detection and Response (XDR).

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Hot Community Topics

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• R80.20.30 for Quantum Spark Appliances
• Harmony Mobile API Documentation
• New Devices Tab on Harmony Mobile Dashboard
• AppSec Kubernetes Nginx Ingress Controller
• Security Gateway upgrade when Management is Behind the Same Gateway
• Does ClusterXL Active/Active Support More Users
• Throughput Estimation on Open Servers
• Configuring Geo Policies
• Severity and Confidence Levels for Security Incidents on Harmony Endpoint

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TechTalks

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TechTalks are a regular (at least monthly) series designed to educate you on the latest information security technology and trends, including practical advice on protecting your critical assets from cyber attacks! We will have more on the schedule soon, but meanwhile, you can view all the past TechTalks in our archive.

View The Archive

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Check Point Updates

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CISO Secret S2E3: Ruben Chacon, CISO at CDW

In this week’s episode of CISO’s Secret, Cyber Security Evangelist @Grant_Asplund hosts Ruben Chacon, CISO at CDW. They discuss Cyber Security challenges and best practices at CDW, the provider of technology products and services for business, government and education.

A cyber espionage campaign in the energy sector?

So real it’s scary. Learn more on #CyberTalk. 

PrintNightmare security flaw; the good, the bad and the ugly.

Could this story inspire a modern Wild West movie?

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Upcoming CheckMates Live Events

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• 22 July 2021: Taiwan: How ML Threat Prevention Helps You Against a Cyber Pandemic

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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!
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