Kaspersky has launched its new flagship product line, ‘Kaspersky Next,’ aimed at enhancing enterprise cybersecurity with advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities. This product line is designed to provide businesses with robust endpoint protection, combined with the transparency and speed of EDR, alongside the comprehensive visibility and powerful tools of XDR.
Kaspersky Next is tailored to meet various business needs with three distinct product tiers, ensuring flexibility according to the complexity of IT infrastructure and available resources. The new product line aims to simplify the complexities of EDR and XDR for businesses and organizations in Malaysia, offering protection driven by the company’s expertise to customers ranging from cybersecurity novices to those with their own Security Operations Center (SOC) teams. The goal is to empower companies to build dependable and efficient information security systems that cater to their unique cybersecurity needs.
The launch of Kaspersky Next is timely, given the rising number of cyber incidents in Malaysia. The Cyber Incident Quarterly Summary Report – Q1 2024 by Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) and CyberSecurity Malaysia noted a 1% increase in reported incidents, with 1,555 incidents in Q1 2024 compared to 1,536 in Q4 2023. Fraudulent activities topped the list, followed by data breaches and attempted intrusions.
The cybersecurity landscape in Malaysia is evolving rapidly, driven by a significant acceleration in technology adoption. However, this digital advancement also brings challenges, such as the rise of ransomware attacks and the potential for AI-powered threats. A proactive approach and robust defenses are essential to navigate this landscape effectively. By investing in the right cybersecurity solutions, businesses in Malaysia can ensure a secure and prosperous future.
Kaspersky Next offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions designed to address these challenges. It includes robust endpoint protection powered by AI capabilities and integrates EDR and XDR functionalities. These solutions provide businesses with total visibility, control, rapid response, and proactive threat hunting capabilities. Kaspersky Next is deployment-agnostic, supporting both cloud and on-premise installations. It features multiple automation capabilities such as cloud monitoring and blocking, vulnerability and patch management, and IoC scanning.
The product line comprises three tiers:
- Kaspersky Next EDR Foundations: Provides powerful endpoint protection, flexible security controls, and built-in IT scenarios for hands-off operation, recommended for companies with IT departments managing information security.
- Kaspersky Next EDR Optimum: Offers strong endpoint protection with essential EDR functionality, advanced controls, patch management, and cloud security, suitable for companies with small information security teams.
- Kaspersky Next XDR Expert: Aggregates, analyzes, and correlates data from various sources across an organization’s IT infrastructure, providing real-time visibility and deep insights into evolving cyber risks. This tier is recommended for companies with experienced cybersecurity teams or Security Operations Centers (SOC).
Kaspersky Next is part of the company’s B2B product ecosystem and is designed to be compatible with other Kaspersky solutions and services. For more information, visit the Kaspersky website.