Summary:
Hornetsecurity introduces an AI Cyber Assistant integrated into their 365 Total Protection Plan 4. This new suite enhances Microsoft 365 security by automating email threat responses and providing robust protection for Microsoft Teams against malicious messages and impersonation attacks, significantly easing the workload for IT security teams and empowering users.
Cybersecurity firm Hornetsecurity has launched its new AI Cyber Assistant as part of the updated 365 Total Protection Plan 4. Designed to combat the ever-increasing threat landscape in cloud environments, this assistant brings powerful automation and advanced detection capabilities specifically for Microsoft 365 users, including crucial protection for Microsoft Teams.
Key Features of the AI Cyber Assistant
The AI Cyber Assistant introduces several innovative tools aimed at fortifying defenses and streamlining security operations:
Email Security Analyst
Leveraging large language models, the Email Security Analyst automates the analysis and response to user-reported suspicious emails. This significantly reduces the manual burden on Security Operations Centre (SOC) and IT Admin teams, allowing them to focus on more critical issues.
"To continue enhancing the next-gen security we provide, our new AI-powered Email Security Analyst automates responses to user queries about potential threats, alleviating the workload on SOC and service desk teams, while educating end users on the nature of attacks." - Daniel Hofmann, CEO, Hornetsecurity.
By providing instant, AI-driven insights, the tool also helps educate employees, transforming them into a stronger "human firewall."
Teams Protection
Recognizing the growing use of instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Teams as attack vectors, Hornetsecurity developed Teams Protection. This feature provides continuous monitoring and analysis of messages within Teams, using AI and machine learning to identify and alert users to potential threats. It analyzes URLs, images, and text, scanning for indicators of phishing and malware, even within embedded elements like QR codes or brand logos.
AI Recipient Validation Updates
Hornetsecurity has also updated its AI Recipient Validation feature, now integrated into the 365 Total Protection Plan 4. This capability helps prevent email misdirection and potential data leaks by verifying recipient addresses.
Benefits and Strategic Approach
The primary goal of the AI Cyber Assistant is to ease the workload on security personnel while simultaneously empowering end users. By automating repetitive tasks and providing instant feedback on potential threats, IT teams gain valuable time, and users become more informed and proactive in reporting suspicious activity.
Daniel Hofmann emphasizes the importance of this dual approach:
"Organisations have to strengthen their 'human firewall' by empowering employees to become active participants in their organisation's cybersecurity strategy. Cyber-attacks are constantly increasing, so CISOs and security teams need to strategically allocate resources that strengthen organisational security while upskilling end users to cover any blind spots."
Enhanced User Experience
Alongside the new AI capabilities, the release includes a redesigned, multitenant control panel for 365 Total Protection. This streamlined interface aims to provide easier access to all security, backup, and compliance features within a single platform, improving administrative efficiency.
Hornetsecurity delivers its comprehensive suite of products and services through a global partner network, addressing various organizational needs from email protection to security awareness training.
Learn more about strengthening your cloud security posture by visiting Hornetsecurity's website or exploring our other articles on cloud security best practices.
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