ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, is pleased to announce that AD360 is the first of two solutions – nominated to compete in the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.

ManageEngine’s AD360 is an integrated identity and access management (IAM) solution that assists enterprises to manage and secure user identities, facilitate identity governance, and ensure compliance.

AD360 helps provide in-depth access management for Microsoft Active Directory and other target systems like Office 365 and G Suite, and offers a considerable edge over native tools.

(See how you can secure the files in your OneDrive for Business environment and meet the stringent requirements of various IT compliance regulatory mandates using AD360. Courtesy of ManageEngine IAM and SIEM, and YouTube.)

Some of AD360’s key capabilities are authentication, auditing, user behavior analytics (UBA), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO). This enables administrators to monitor and manage their enterprise’s on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments from a single console.

Adaptive Authentication:

• AD360 provides contextual multi-factor authentication methods to extend an additional layer of security and curb identity-related attacks.

• A wide range of authentication methods, including SMS verification, biometric verification, Google authenticator, and RADIUS are supported. Besides MFA, AD360 supports single sign-on (SSO) across SAML based applications.

• Risk-based adaptive authentication is performed using several factors such as user location, IP address, time of previous logon, and device footprint. This is crucial for detecting and removing excessive user privileges, monitoring privileged accounts, and detecting separation of duty (SOD) violations.

Identity analytics and reporting:

• AD360 performs risk-based adaptive authentication using identity analytics tools that exploit big data, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to ensure maximum accuracy and mitigate identity-related risks.

• Risk-based adaptive authentication is performed using several factors such as user location, IP address, time of previous logon, and device footprint to detect and remove excessive user privileges, monitor privileged accounts, and to detect separation of duty (SOD) violations.

Compliance and audit performance:

• AD360 provides administrators with real-time audit reports and alerts on critical changes made to Active Directory and Azure Active Directory environments.

• Besides providing audit reports for privileged user activity and insider threat detection, AD360 helps ensure regulatory compliance by allowing administrators to monitor and analyze logon activities, lockouts, and password changes.

• It also provides out-of-box reports for IT regulatory mandates such as GDPR, SOX, PCI, HIPAA, FISMA, and GLBA, helping streamline compliance management and prevent regulatory risks.

Implement Zero Trust:

• AD360 helps enterprises implement a Zero Trust architecture by streamlining identity lifecycle management, deploying adaptive authentication, enforcing least privileged access, and continuously monitoring target environments to provide detailed audit reports.

• The tool helps eliminate human errors and redundancies by automating routine IAM tasks such as user provisioning, modification, and de-provisioning. AD360 helps enforce the least privileged access to detect and prevent privilege abuse.

• It also facilitates privileged user monitoring by continuously monitoring and auditing privileged user activity.

• By providing modular licensing and varied deployment options, AD360 enables enterprises to deploy a Zero Trust architecture that caters to their specific IAM requirements.

(With exponential digital transformation taking place each day, the network perimeter is being redefined continuously, making it imperative for organizations to redefine their defense strategies with new security approaches. Zero Trust is a security approach based on the principle of “never trust, always verify.”  Learn more, courtesy of ManageEngine IAM and SIEM, and YouTube.)

Actionable reporting and ML-powered UBA:

• AD360 employs user-behavior analytics powered by machine learning (ML) algorithms to detect anomalies in user behavior and provide intelligent threat alerts. This allows enterprises to gain advanced security insights with precision while preventing false alarms.

• Administrators can receive instant alerts on unusual login activity, privilege escalation, and other anomalous behavior. This also provides a considerable edge over traditional tools, which often raise false alarms and fail to detect abnormalities with precision.

Hybrid IAM:

• AD360 facilitates hybrid identity and access management, with cloud-based Zero Trust network access at its core. This allows enterprises to centrally manage their on-premise and cloud identities and govern access privileges to corporate resources.

• Providing multi-factor and adaptive authentication methods helps extend an additional layer of security and curb identity-related attacks. Many authentication methods including SMS verification, biometric verification, Google authenticator, and RADIUS are supported.

• Besides MFA, AD360 supports single sign-on (SSO) across SAML based applications. It also provides risk-based adaptive authentication, which uses machine learning (ML) to mitigate access-related risks.

(With organizations shifting towards a remote working culture, traditional security perimeters are extended to include new, undefined perimeters. There is chaos across workplaces, specifically in the IT teams, to securely provision users and manage authentication and access across a scattered application landscape. ManageEngine has put together this webinar to make it easier for you to get on top of the IAM process without leaving any security gaps that unsavory actors might exploit. Courtesy of ManageEngine IAM and SIEM, and YouTube.)

AD360’s core capabilities include automated user lifecycle and entitlement management, adaptive authentication, risk assessment, and threat intelligence for enhanced identity governance.

This helps organizations efficiently manage identities across target systems, mitigate risk using automation, and optimize administration.

AD360 helps admins stay one step ahead of the constantly changing threat landscape and thwart attacks by providing critical capabilities like score-based risk assessment, threat corroboration, anomaly detection powered by machine learning, and more.

AD360 also facilitates hybrid identity and access management, with cloud-based Zero Trust network access at its core. This allows enterprises to centrally manage their on-premise and cloud identities and govern access privileges to corporate resources.

AD360 helps enterprises adapt to the evolving security landscape and caters to their identity governance and administration (IGA) requirements while helping them maintain their security posture and thwart attacks.

Real-time auditing and built-in compliance reports enable enterprises to conform to IT regulatory mandates. Additionally, AD360 offers modular licensing and varied deployment options, allowing enterprises to build their IGA system from a wide variety of components.

Established and emerging enterprises-including 9 of every 10 Fortune 100 organizations-rely on ManageEngine’s real-time IT management tools to ensure optimal performance of their IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, applications, endpoints, and more.

ManageEngine has offices worldwide, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, India, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, and Australia, and 200+ global partners to help organizations tightly align their business and IT.

To learn more about ManageEngine product solutions, please visit manageengine.com, and get connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

ManageEngine is the Newest Competitor in 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering it’s Eighth Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

In addition, the continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will highlight the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2023 and the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters

So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2023 in New York City!

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher, at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

Homeland Security remains at the forefront of our national conversation as we experience an immigration crisis along our southern border and crime rates that are dramatically higher than before the Pandemic across the United States.

These challenges have become a national priority with an influx of investments in innovative new technologies and systems.

Enter American Security Today, the #1 publication and media platform in the Government Security and Homeland Security fields, with a circulation of over 75,000 readers and many tens of thousands more who visit our AST website at www.americansecuritytoday.com each month.

The pinnacle of the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Ceremony Luncheon Banquet, an exclusive, full-course plated meal event, in the heart of New York City.

The 2022 exclusive sold-out ‘ASTORS’ luncheon featured representatives of law enforcement, public safety, and industry leaders who came together to honor the selfless service of those who stand on the front lines and those who stand beside them – providing the capabilities and technologies to create a safer world for generations to come.

Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which came out in force to discuss comprehensive collaborations between private and public sectors that have led to the development of intelligence and technologies which serve to protect our nation.

The keynote address was provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane Sabatino, who described the changes to CBP through the tragedy of 9/11 and the relentless commitment to its mission and ongoing investment in the latest technologies and innovations to protect our borders and Homeland.

The resounding theme of the DEAC’s remarks was her pride in the women and men of the CBP and their families who support them.

AST was also joined by Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton, who spoke about his love for the City of New York, the Profession of law enforcement to which he has dedicated his life, and for which he continues to drive thought leadership and innovation.

New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Department Kenneth Corey, came out to address Luncheon attendees and shared some of his experiences and the changes in policing he’s witnessed over his more than three decades of service.

FDNY Chief Joseph Jardin honored the men and women of the FDNY, not only those who currently serve but all of those who have selflessly served, with special recognition of those lost on 9/11.

Chief Jardin spoke about the continuing health battle of many following 9/11 with cancer and respiratory disease, yet now knowing the full consequences, would not have made a different decision to respond.

As Chief Jardin noted, mission-driven service is the lifeblood of every firefighter, volunteer, and sworn member, and has been so throughout the history of the Fire Service.

Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program, Katherine Schweit joined AST to sign complimentary copies of her book, ‘STOP THE KILLING: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis,’ thanks to the generosity of our 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Sponsors. 

The 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by NEC National Security Systems (NSS), ATI Systems, Automatic Systems of America, guardDog AI, Fortior Solutions, IPVideo Corporation, Rajant Corporation, RX Global, and SIMS Software!

We were pleased to welcome the esteemed New York City Fire Department (FDNY); the New York City Police Department (NYPD); and the NYC Hospital Police,  as well as Executive Management from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and many other DHS agencies, Federal law enforcement agencies, and private/public partnerships such as the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE), the 30×30 Initiative, a coalition of professionals advancing the representation of women in policing; and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) (rail safety advocates).

The prestigious Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program highlights the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

In 2022 over 240 distinguished guests representing Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields.

Each year, to keep our communities safe and secure, security dealers, installers, integrators, and consultants, along with corporate, government, and law enforcement/first responder practitioners, convene in New York City to network, learn and evaluate the latest technologies and solutions from premier exhibiting brands at ISC East, the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management Expo (NDEM EXPO), and the ASIS NYC Expo.

ISC East is the Northeast’s leading security & public safety event, hosted in collaboration with sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC.

Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their Legacy of Wins, include:

Advanced Detection Technologies, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Cellbusters, CornellCookson, CyberArk  Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, High Rise Escape Systems, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Select Engineering Services LLC, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and West Virginia American Access Control Systems, just to name a few!

Why American Security Today?

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old-school basics to what is Today – a fast-changing security landscape.

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State, and local levels of government as well as firms allied to the government.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers’ eyes throughout the story with cutting-edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.

Harness the Power of the Web – with our 100% Mobile Friendly Publications

AST Digital Publications are distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals, in federal, state, local, and private security sectors.

‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’

AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.

Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.

These experts are from Government at the federal, state, and local levels as well as from private firms allied to the government.

AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.

AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

To learn more, please see the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2022 ‘A Year in Review.’

The Annual CHAMPIONS edition reviews ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.

The 2022 CHAMPIONS serves as your Go-To Source through the year for ‘The Best of 2022 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today – and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.

From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware, and Networking Security – to name a few), the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It also features guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders and recognized firms in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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