Google Cloud users in the US are getting a suite of updated security features that should make the platform more resilient to cyberattacks.
The company announced that Mandiant Managed Defense for Google Security Operations solutions are now available in the country, providing users with real-time threat detection and response.
Threat hunting and incident investigation will be integrated into Google's built-in security operations platform.
Practical tips
Mandiant Managed Defense for Google Security Operations is a cybersecurity service designed to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response for organizations using Google Cloud. It combines threat intelligence, Mandiant’s incident response expertise, and Google Cloud security tools like Chronicle and Google Security Command Center.
The service provides continuous monitoring, advanced analytics, and proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate cyber threats, and helps organizations effectively manage their security operations by providing expert guidance and reducing the burden on internal teams.
Furthermore, by integrating with Google Cloud, the service can provide real-time insights into potential vulnerabilities.
Mandiant Managed Defense for Google Security Operations is a cybersecurity service designed to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response for organizations using Google Cloud. It combines threat intelligence, Mandiant’s incident response expertise, and Google Cloud security tools like Chronicle and Google Security Command Center.
The service provides continuous monitoring, advanced analytics, and proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate cyber threats, and helps organizations effectively manage their security operations by providing expert guidance and reducing the burden on internal teams.
Furthermore, by integrating with Google Cloud, the service can provide real-time insights into potential vulnerabilities.
Another major announcement is the introduction of Google Threat Intelligence Private Group Sharing, a new way to help businesses share vital cybersecurity information. By creating a secure space for data sharing, businesses can discuss indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques, procedures, and more with their peers.
“Collaboration is critical to building true resilience when it comes to the systems and networks we rely on every day,” said Phil Venables, chief information security officer at Google Cloud.
Finally, Google announced the second release of Defender’s Advantage Framework, Mandiant’s cybersecurity strategy designed to help organizations improve their defenses and resilience against cyber threats. The strategy emphasizes a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to security by focusing on understanding the threat landscape, prioritizing and strengthening assets, building resilient security operations, preparing for the worst, and operationalizing threat intelligence.
The second edition comes with practical guidance on identifying duplicates and improving cybersecurity in general.
