SECURITY

from July Issue 2022

by SME Channels

GUEST TALK

JIM LIPPIE

CEO, SAAS ALERTS

“SAAS ALERTS IS EXCITED TO RELEASE OUR

RESPOND REMEDIATION MODULE TO HELP MSPS NOT ONLY SCALE THEIR BUSINESS AND INCREASE THE PROTECTION OF THEIR

CUSTOMERS – BUT WITHOUT THE NEED TO INCREASE THEIR STAFFING AND LABOR COSTS.”

Cybersecurity provider SaaS Alerts has introduced the Respond Module, the latest enhancement to the company’s SaaS security platform. Integrating with the most popular SaaS applications and multi-tenanted for MSP environments, the solution protects and monetizes core SaaS business applications. The unified, real-time monitoring and remediation platform defends against unauthorized access to sensitive SaaS applications and data at risk from threat actors to ensure business continuity.

The Respond Module from SaaS Alerts deliv-

BUILDING UPON MSP CYBERSECURITY PLATFORM

An innovative and data-driven SaaS application security framework, Respond provides managed service providers with a necessary layer of defense to keep their customer’s safe.

ers a complete cybersecurity defense mechanism against the most dangerouse threats to Software as a Service (SaaS) Data. The latest company development has emerged out of a thorough analysis of more than 200M SaaS events logged by SaaS Alerts including SaaS application security records for over 3100 SMBs and more than 200,000 enduser accounts. As a result, Respond is an innovative and data-driven SaaS application security framework that provides managed service providers with a necessary layer of defense to keep their customer’s safe.

Solving Industry’s Biggest Pain-Point

The Respond Module comes with an overall capability and strong capacity to help MSPs solve one of the industry’s most concerning challenges and biggest pain-points they have been struggling with in terms of identifying, hiring, training, and retaining high-demand cybersecurity talent to keep up with today’s current threat landscape. With Respond, MSPs create customized rules that completely automate relevant critical security activities traditionally only achieved with immediate human intervention. Thus, Respond limits the need for trained, on-demand staff while providing a more responsive services suite.

Empowering MSPs

Let’s understand it better with the help of a use case. If the Microsoft 365 account of a small business user were to be compromised in the middleof-the-night while the employees of the managing MSP are asleep and/or not available for support, the service provider would be without a quick response to the attack. As a result, a hacker could easily execute malicious commands inside the employee’s account and change the permissions to access other critical IT assets. By the time the MSP’s employees would have the information they need to react to the overnight compromise, significant damage could have occurred. With Respond from SaaS Alerts, MSPs can now customize rules to immediately shut down a compromised account giving the MSP the time they need to analyze and bring the user back online safely.

“I have been a fan of SaaS Alerts for a while now and after seeing the Respond module, I believe SaaS Alerts has an opportunity to revolutionize cybersecurity delivery for the MSP industry,” said Steven Wolsky, CEO Microtime Computers. “I just wish I had invented this product myself.”

Respond comes with several powerful and game-changing features for those managed service providers offering SaaS Security services, including: ● Rule-Based Response to Security Threats – MSPs, now, can create customized rules based on a combination of SaaS Alerts events to automatically or manually respond and secure user accounts. ● Rule Assignment – MSPs can set rules for specific organizations or accounts. Set rules to be active for a specific start/end date or set as ongoing. ● Immediate Response Actions – MSPs can block sign-in, expire all logins, change password, or require MFA on the next login. ● Notifications – MSPs will be notified when a rule is triggered via email, PSA or SMS.

“As a former MSP, I know first-hand how hard it is to find enough talented employees to scale your business,” said Jim Lippie, CEO of SaaS Alerts. “I also recognize that labor is an MSP’s single largest expense. Hearing these same concerns echoed by the MSP Partners we work with every day here at SaaS Alerts, we’re so excited to release our Respond remediation module to help MSPs not only scale their business and increase the protection of their customers – but without the need to increase their staffing and labor costs.”

Special Introductory Pricing

Respond beta became available from June 6th, 2022. General availability began from July 1, 2022. Any MSP signed to a one-year agreement by June 30th 2022 receives SaaS Alerts Manage, Report and Respond for only USD 0.50/user/month. After July 1st, the pricing will increase to USD 0.80/user/month.

NETGEAR M4250 SERIES ETHERNET SWITCHES

BY MANAS RANJAN

info@smechannels.com

NETGEAR’S M4250 SERIES Switches are designed, keeping in mind the growing audio video over IP (AV over IP) needs of customers.

The M4250 line of switches supports more advanced configuration and a robust set of features for many different types of installations. The NETGEAR web-based IT GUI along with the console, telnet, and SSH connections and a standard, out-of-band Ethernet port are all available for deeper settings adjustments.

The switches also have features like static, RIP and PIM routing, DHCP server and PTPv2.

One of the many features designed into the new M4250 product line is full support for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) to help transport content over a network. AVB is used most often when very low latency is required such as in live performances when lip sync is critical. What’s more, all of the AV Line M4250 switches can be optionally licensed for AVB support.

Codecs for transporting AV signals over a network are generally identified based on bandwidth requirements: 1Gbps or 10Gbps per stream. The new AV Line of M4250 switches targets the widespread 1Gbps codecs giving installers a much wider range of AV-over-IP applications than ever before. Coupled with an attractive new user interface designed specifically for AV applications, the AV Line of switches offers the most power and value in the professional audio and video industry.

The M4250 switches are designed for a clean integration with traditional rack-mounted AV equipment. A sleek, black display panel provides port and activity status in the front, with all power and network cabling neatly organized in the back. However, when ports are desired on the front of the rack, reverse rack mounting is possible with an included pair of recessed rackmount ears that allow room for the cabling. Additional options for mounting outside the rack are available with universal, threaded holes located on the bottom and the front of each switch.

The switches as part of the AV Line series range from 8 to 16 ports with a variety of PoE+ (30W per port) and Ultra90 PoE++ (90W per port) options. In addition, uplink choices include 1G for audio installations or standalone video installations as well as 10G uplinks for larger scale video deployments. The AV Line M4250 series also includes 12-port multi-gigabit Ethernet and 16-port 1G/10G fiber models for plug-andplay aggregation in a totally automated star topology. For ease of use, software-controlled fan adjustments enable the fans to be turned off when ambient temperature and Power-overEthernet (PoE) loads are appropriate for the fanless operation of the M4250 switches. For use in sound-sensitive environments such as conference rooms, recording studios, and residential installations, this feature is a real beauty! It provides new opportunities for the AV Line switches to be deployed.

AVAILABILITY:

NETGEAR M4250 Pro AV Series Switches are available through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels at a price on request.

TSC PRINTRONIX AUTO ID ALPHA-30R MOBILE BARCODE PRINTER

TSC PRINTRONIX AUTO ID ALPHA-30R MOBILE BARCODE PRINTER FEATURES TWO MODELS WITH DIFFERENT PRINT SPEEDS. THE BASIC MODEL OF THE 3” WIDE ALPHA-30R OFFERS UP TO 5 IPS, WHILE THE PREMIUM MODEL GOES UP TO 6 IPS TO ENHANCE FIELD WORKER PRODUCTIVITY. DESIGNED WITH AN EASY-TO-READ LCD DISPLAY, THE ALPHA30R IS LIGHTWEIGHT AND IS COMFORTABLE TO CARRY. IT CAN MOVE EASILY WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT AN ENTIRE SHIFT TO PRINT RECEIPTS OR LABELS ANYWHERE ON DEMAND. STURDILY BUILT, THE ALPHA-30R MEETS MIL-STD-810 MILITARY STANDARDS FOR DROP AND VEHICLE VIBRATIONS. THE ALPHA-30R IS IP54-RATED TO PROTECT AGAINST LIQUID AND DUST AND TO KEEP OPERATIONS RUNNING SMOOTHLY INDOORS AS WELL AS OUTSIDE. THE ALPHA-30R WITHSTANDS A 2.1M DROP AND AN 800 DROP TUMBLES, WHILE IN THE PROTECTIVE CASE, THE ALPHA-30R HAS ACHIEVED A RUGGEDNESS LEVEL THAT CAN WITHSTAND A 2.5M DROP. WHEN IT COMES TO CONNECTIVITY, THE ALPHA-30R MOBILE PRINTER FEATURES A CERTIFIED 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC WI-FI MODULE TO ENABLE FAST ROAMING AND ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY FOR RELIABLE AND SAFE OPERATION. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH APPLE-CERTIFIED MFI BLUETOOTH 5.0 WITH NFC TAP-TO-PAIR FOR EASY CONNECTIVITY. USERS CAN SECURELY PRINT LABELS WHEREVER THEY ARE NEEDED. WITH THE TSC MOBILE UTILITY APP, AVAILABLE FOR IOS AND ANDROID USERS, AUTHORIZED IT STAFF CAN QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY TROUBLESHOOT AND SOLVE MOBILE PRINTER PROBLEMS QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY.

MATRIX

MATRIX COSEC VEGA FAX

The Matrix COSEC VEGA FAX combines aesthetics, connectivity, and reliability. The device is the product well-suited for the Access Control and Time-Attendance needs of any modern organization regardless of the operational size.

Matrix COSEC VEGA FAX brings in flexibility to the time attendance. It also addresses the access control needs of an organization. It brings in flexibility in its design and working.

With multi-credential support and multi-connectivities, it easily integrates into the security framework of any organization. With features such as IP65 certified, PoE, WiFi, touchscreen, it becomes the ultimate product to manage multiple solutions beyond access control and time attendance for modern organizations.

The Matrix COSEC VEGA FAX packs many an attractive features. It comes with Multiple User Credential - Mobile, RFID, Pin, Finger, Face (with IP Camera Integration); larger Storage Capacity that supports 50,000 Users Profiles and 5,00,000 Events. The device has Multiple Connectivity Options such as Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Broadband. It also has Auxiliary Ports for Integration with Alarms and Panels, besides Built-in APIs to Communicate with Third-party Software. The Dell G15 AMD edition is conceived and designed keeping in mind the gaming needs of avid gamers and gaming enthusiasts. The all-new Dell G15 AMD edition (5525) is powered by the next-gen AMD Ryzen 6000 H series processors. The new range encompasses all the necessary I/O ports, innovative thermal systems, the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs, and a chassis that exudes stylish gaming. The G15 5525 comes in 5 different configuration options that are best suited for a gamer’s needs.

From cutting-edge CPUs to powerful discrete graphics cards and sophisticated thermals, the Dell G15 aims to create an immersive and lifelike gaming experience.

With next-gen AMD Ryzen processors up to 6800H R7 and optimized settings, gamers can revel in powerful and consistent high-end performance during every gaming session. Like its siblings, the G15 AMD version comes with an Alienware-inspired thermal design featuring optimal cooling, thanks to dual air-intake, ultra-thin fan blades, copper pipes, and four strategically-placed vent.

DELL

DELL G15 AMD EDITION (5525) LAPTOPS

n Availability: The new Dell G15 is available for purchase across Dell.com, Dell Exclusive Stores (DES), large format retail, and multi-brand outlets.

ACER

REFRESHED ASPIRE 7 GAMING LAPTOP

Acer’s refreshed top-selling gaming laptop the Aspire 7. The newly launched and refreshed laptop is powered by the latest 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics for performance in demanding applications and gaming. The thermal solutions improves efficiency and offers comprehensive connectivity options.

Definitely, a choice for people who are in need of a notebook with great performance for gaming, designing, and content creation. The Aspire 7 gaming laptops deliver realistic graphics with fast performance and cutting-edge new features.

Not for nothing Aspire 7 gaming laptop has been the best-selling gaming laptop in Acer’s line-up. Whether it’s performance, look and build or price points. The 2022 line-up just build upon this.

The laptop segment has witnessed a significant evolution over the last 3 years with high performance gaming and entertainment laptops gaining precedence among consumers. The refreshed Aspire 7 should be understood in that light.

Powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, Aspire 7 can keep up with demanding applications with a speed-boosting up to 32GB DDR4, and up to 2TB dual SSD.

Since it’s equipped with dual fans, it can expel heat faster, allowing gamers to stay in the game for long. The Aspire 7 is designed with an air inlet keyboard that upgrades the thermal performance by expelling up to 10% more heat than a non-air inlet keyboard. Also, the fan can be tuned to experience engineered solutions to maximize productivity.