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The STIG approval process encompasses proof points – policy requirements for security programs and best practices for Information Assurance (IA)-enabled applications. All DoD IT assets must meet STIG compliance before being permitted to operate on networks. DISA confirmed that Trend Micro Deep Security met all technical NIST SP 800-53 criteria. This approval further demonstrates the company’s ability to provide government customers with solutions consistent with DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, architectures, security controls and validation procedures.

Cloud App Security enhances cloud file sharing and collaboration services and Microsoft Office 365 with advanced threat protection and compliance controls, using standard published vendors’ APIs. Since it started operating last July, it has protected Office 365 users from 500,000 malicious files and URLs. The solution now enforces compliance and keeps malware out of cloud services on Box, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Cloud App Security integrates with Trend Micro Control Manager to provide user-centric visibility of compliance and threat events across multiple security layers.

As part of the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance, Trend Micro delivered its Deep Security product for Microsoft Azure to help secure cloud workloads. Available from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, Deep Security provides comprehensive, flexible security for applications and data to allow new cloud applications to be built and existing resources moved to the cloud with confidence.

According to the report, 2016 will also mark a significant turning point for malvertising. In the U.S. alone, there is a 48 percent increase in users who use ad blocking software, with a 41 percent increase in global use this year. As a result, advertisers will seek to alter their approach to online ads, and cybercriminals will attempt to find other ways to obtain user information.

This agreement builds on established interoperability and a history of innovation, to better position and more easily deliver the combined solution to customers through coordinated sales and market development activities. This includes single item ordering both directly and through channel partners. Customer issues will be resolved more quickly and efficiently through an enhanced shared support escalation process.

As cybercriminals continue to target the Android platform, Mobile Security for Android seamlessly safeguards against viruses, malicious apps and fraudulent websites. This new release includes an enhanced malware scanner that provides an extra layer of protection against fake banking apps. Utilizing Trend Micro’s cloud-based security via the Smart Protection Network™, and the Mobile App Reputation Service, Trend Micro Mobile Security for Android stops most threats before they reach the users’ device. The Mobile Security app also assists users in their daily routine by protecting their privacy on Facebook, backing up their contact list and photos, helping prevent identity theft, and locating their devices. A new app manager feature helps users assess and remove unused or unwanted apps to free up additional memory and joins a suite of other battery and memory optimizing capabilities.

Trend Micro Complete User Protection complements Windows 10 built-in security features to protect against advanced threats such as malware, ransomware, advanced exploits and more. The solution, available via SaaS and on-premise deployments in a single management console, also offers virtual and physical-desktop users advanced capabilities with little to no impact on their daily routine. Additionally, IT departments can oversee users across multiple threat vectors from a single management console, allowing for complete visibility and control at multiple layers including endpoint, application and network.

The test confirmed Deep Discovery’s ability to detect a broad spectrum of Web-, email- and file-based threats. Evaluation scenarios included analyses of command and control, zero-day exploits and advanced malware, in addition to other malicious payloads that plague networks.

“Agari has targeted the world’s cybercriminals who use email to steal intellectual property and sensitive personnel information,” said Tom Kellermann, chief cybersecurity officer for Trend Micro. “By exchanging threat intelligence data, Trend Micro and Agari can better protect customers, brands, and sensitive information from the ever-increasing onslaught of cybercrime.”

“It’s a fact of life that all laptops, smart phones, PC’s and tablets are susceptible to data theft, and stealing information from one’s digital life is easier than most people think,” said Kevin Simzer, chief marketing officer, Trend Micro. “People are accessing the Internet anytime and anywhere and it’s hard to know if personal or business information is being shared without permission. We want to ensure our customers are protected in this fast-changing world, providing them with advanced protection without disruption.”