As cyber threats become more complex, keeping your identity secure has never been so important. Sridhar Vembu, Technical Evangelist at ManageEngine explains how the company plans to educate its customers on ways to combat the issue.

Can you tell me more about ManageEngine and what it specialises in?  

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation, specialises in comprehensive IT management solutions that cater to a wide range of organisations, including enterprises, managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs).  

Established to address the diverse needs of IT operations, ManageEngine offers real-time IT management tools that ensure the optimal performance of IT infrastructure.

These tools cover various aspects, including networks, servers, applications, endpoints and more.  

Notably, nine out of every ten Fortune 100 companies rely on ManageEngine’s solutions to manage and secure their IT environments effectively.  

One of our flagship products is Identity360, which focuses on identity and access management (IAM).

Identity360 provides a unified platform for managing user identities, ensuring secure access and maintaining compliance across on-premises and cloud environments.  

This solution helps organisations mitigate risks associated with identity theft and unauthorized access by offering robust features such as multi-factor authentication, single sign-on and automated user provisioning.  

Would you be able to explain more about the company’s core values?  

At ManageEngine, our core values revolve around innovation, customer-centricity and a commitment to excellence.

We believe in community-driven innovation, continuously evolving our products to meet the dynamic needs of our customers.  

Our dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in our proactive approach to addressing their challenges and providing tailored solutions.

We aim to empower organisations with tools that enhance their IT operations while ensuring security and compliance.  

One of our fundamental principles is fostering a collaborative environment where feedback from our users drives our product development.   

What makes ManageEngine stand out in your field?  

What truly sets ManageEngine apart in the IT management and security landscape is our comprehensive approach to solving complex IT challenges with an emphasis on integration and innovation.  

Our solutions are designed to be user-friendly, cost-effective and highly scalable, making them suitable for organisations of all sizes.

We offer a unified platform that covers everything from network monitoring to endpoint management and identity security. 

Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our continuous enhancements and integrations with leading technologies.  

Moreover, our global presence, with 18 data centers and 200+ channel partners worldwide, ensures that we can support our customers wherever they are.  

Can you explain some more about the company’s product offerings? 

ManageEngine provides a diverse portfolio of IT management and security solutions designed to address the multifaceted needs of modern enterprises:  

• AD360: this comprehensive identity and access management solution integrates with existing IT infrastructure to streamline user lifecycle management, ensure compliance and enhance security.  

• ADAudit Plus: a real-time Active Directory auditing and monitoring solution that helps organisations track changes, monitor user activities and ensure compliance with IT policies. ADAudit Plus provides in-depth reports on critical changes, enabling IT teams to detect and respond to potential threats. 

• Identity360: this identity and access management solution ensures secure access, compliance and efficient user provisioning across both on-premises and cloud environments.  

• Log360: a comprehensive SIEM solution that integrates threat detection, investigation and response capabilities. With ML-powered exploit triad analytics and integrations with platforms like Constella Intelligence, Log360 provides deep visibility into potential threats and proactive risk mitigation. 

Coming up, you are doing a webinar on identity security. Why did you choose this topic? 

We chose to focus on identity security for our upcoming webinar because identities have become the new perimeter in today’s hybrid and multi-cloud environments.  

Traditional security perimeters have dissolved and the need to authenticate, authorise and audit every identity has never been more critical.

Cyber threats increasingly target digital identities and without robust identity-focused security measures, organisations are vulnerable to breaches and data theft.  

Our aim with this webinar is to highlight the immediate steps organisations can take to secure their identities, providing actionable insights into identity-based security measures.

By doing so, we hope to empower IT professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect their organisations in this evolving threat landscape.  

What will attendees learn from the webinar?  

Attendees of the webinar will gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of cyber attacks and the inherent risks associated with unsecured digital identities.  

We will delve into the critical event IDs and user actions that must be audited within their environments to ensure robust security monitoring.

Additionally, we will discuss the importance of having a solid, tested backup and recovery plan, assessing risk periodically and leveraging AI-driven user and entity behavioural analytics for proactive threat detection.  

By the end of the session, participants will have a clear roadmap for implementing identity-focused security measures in their organisations, helping them stay ahead of potential threats.  

Why is identity security important?  

Identity security is crucial because it serves as the frontline defence against unauthorised access and data breaches.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, attackers often exploit weak or stolen credentials to infiltrate systems.  

By securing identities, organisations can ensure that only authorised users have access to sensitive information and critical systems. 

Our integration of ML-powered exploit triad analytics in Log360 allows for comprehensive monitoring and swift response to threats, reducing the breach life cycle and enhancing overall security posture.   

How do you see the identity security market evolving in the future and how does ManageEngine plan to be a part of that?  

The identity security market is poised to evolve with a heightened focus on AI and machine learning to predict and prevent security incidents before they occur.  

As cyber threats become more advanced, the integration of AI-driven analytics will be crucial in identifying anomalous behaviour and mitigating risks in real time.  

ManageEngine is at the forefront of this evolution, continuously enhancing our security solutions with advanced analytics and integration capabilities.  

Our recent updates to Log360, including the integration with Constella Intelligence, provide proactive monitoring of the deep and dark web for leaked credentials, empowering organisations to act swiftly and prevent cyberattacks.  

We are committed to staying ahead of the curve by developing innovative solutions that address the ever-changing security landscape and meet the needs of our global customer base.  

This article was originally published in the July Edition of Security Journal UK. To read your FREE digital edition, click here.