Trellix has announced Trellix Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) was granted Impact Level 5 (IL5) High Provisional Authorisation (PA) from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), certifying it has passed rigorous security requirements for the complex and expanding DoD cloud environment. Trellix EDR runs on AWS GovCloud and strengthens organisations cybersecurity posture by reducing the mean time to detect and respond to threats with Trellix’s AI-powered foundation, Trellix Wise.
The DoD uses Impact Level (IL) classification labels as part of a comprehensive security categorisation system, with IL5 encompassing higher sensitivity Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Mission Critical Information and National Security Systems (NSS). This certification ensures the DoD has access to Trellix’s cloud-hosted EDR, aligning with the directive to advance EDR adoption for government agencies.
From Q2 to Q3 of this year, the Trellix Advanced Research Center observed a 676% increase in threats targeting the government sector, suggesting a shift in advanced persistent threat (APT) actor behavior to escalate potential sabotage or state-sponsored intelligence gathering. To respond to sharp changes in the threat landscape, organisations need EDR technology which hunts for adversaries by stitching together their evasive tactics and provides remediation to mitigate risk and close gaps in their security posture.
“The DoD has long recognised the benefits of versatile cloud computing and the need to implement a solid security foundation built on scalable endpoint security,” said Ken Kartsen, the SVP and general manager, public sector, Trellix. “With Trellix EDR, the DoD has access to comprehensive and adaptive security to discover malicious activity that has evaded protection systems, from ransomware to sophisticated attackers looking to exfiltrate data or conduct espionage.”
This follows Trellix reaching FedRAMP High authorization for the Trellix GovCloud Security Platform, the latest in certifications from leading authorities in securing global governments.
Learn more about the Trellix EDR here.
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