Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

The newest extension to LimaCharlie’s SecOps Cloud Platform (SCP) offers users advanced control over Windows endpoint protection at scale. This powerful new capability allows security service providers to easily manage free instances of Microsoft Defender Antivirus (previously Windows Defender) on all Windows endpoints through a single unified interface.

A unified endpoint protection platform (EPP) is the essential foundation to a strong cybersecurity strategy. The industry standard for delivering AI-powered cybersecurity is the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, which has become the choice for organizations large and small to automate and consolidate their security across endpoint, identity, cloud, and data.

Cybersecurity typically focuses on technical defenses against threats. However, the study of deception can show how cybercriminals exploit human nature for their gain. Scamming is central in many cyberattacks, such as phishing, social engineering, and disinformation campaigns. We can gain insight into how these mechanisms work by mapping the emotions that bad actors aim to trigger in their victims.

Traditional endpoint defenses that rely solely on signatures and alerts often miss stealthy, livingofftheland attacks—studies indicate that as many as 90% of breaches begin at the endpoint and over twothirds of organizations suffer successful endpoint incursions. When these threats go undetected, they can dwell for months, resulting in data exfiltration, regulatory fines, and lasting reputational damage.

IT and security professionals should remember that they are specialists in their field with additional training and expertise in managing computer systems. Just because end users in other departments aren’t up to your level doesn’t mean they are a lost cause. In fact, your non-technical end users are a critical piece of your security program, acting as your eyes and ears to spot threats early and sound the alarm.

WatchGuard Technologies proudly celebrates its third consecutive year as a Champion in the 2025 Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix. This accolade underscores our leadership in unified cybersecurity and recognizes our commitment to innovation and excellence in the global cybersecurity ecosystem. The Canalys report, based on analyst evaluations, channel partner ratings, and market performance, positions us in the Champions quadrant for outstanding channel management and impact.