The Xpel SOC team delivers managed detection and response capabilities through the lens of the endpoint via the deployment of SentinelOne EDR solutions. Leverage the strength of SentinelOne endpoint security paired with Xpel SOC monitoring.
AI Powered Monitoring: Combining static and behavioral detections to neutralize known and unknown zero day threats. Continuous monitoring and mapping each running process for malicious behaviors, detecting many thousands of virus and malware attack variants as well as diagnosing root causes.
Response and Remediation: Rollback files to previous safe versions by tracking changes in the devices and restoring them to an acceptable risk state.
As Bad Actors become increasingly more effective at evading EDR threat alert thresholds, SIEM technologies become increasingly more valuable and are an integral layer in the Xpel SOC’s Defense in Depth best practices strategy.
The Xpel SOC team leverages this threat detection and response platform to monitor critical log sources adding strategic analytics to discover threats undetected by EDR agents. SIEM/log analytics improve visibility, detection speed, and accuracy with less fatigue and fewer false positives effectively grouping individual events and patterns into single, high-fidelity contextualized alerts for threats that may otherwise be ignored.
The Xpel SOC is an 24/7 professionally staffed operation center focused on mitigating cybersecurity attacks. Today’s digital threat actors are becoming more sophisticated. As a result, SOCs need to leverage both expert personnel and cutting-edge technology to identify, triage, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time.
Think of the Xpel SOC as “first responders” monitoring every critical device, network, and database in your network. Collecting data from as many sources as possible provides proactive implementation of the three stages of the security process: Prevention/Detection, Investigation, and Threat Response.
Xpel by Forward Edge offers school districts an enterprise vulnerability management solution to provide school districts global visibility into IT system vulnerabilities.
The Xpel (Internal and External) Vulnerability Scan detects and classifies exposed entry points into networks and systems on which cyber attackers capitalize by scanning for known threats, out-of-date hardware, software and other appliances. This critical layer in our cyber defense arsenal cumulatively detects critical vulnerabilities and misconfigurations across network devices, operating systems, and applications per industry standard hardening CIS benchmarks. The Xpel SOC team provides prioritized identified vulnerabilities to supports the most impactful and time-sensitive remediation actions.
Xpel by Forward Edge provides continuous Dark Web monitoring against school districts domains. The SOC team reports leaked or stolen information such as compromised passwords, breached credentials, and other sensitive data that is being shared and sold among malicious actors operating on the dark web.
Dark Web monitoring is an effective tool to detect and monitor potential threats and vulnerabilities that can compromise a school district’s digital security.
A school district’s on premise firewall is a valuable asset that sets initial boundaries, IDS monitors for irregularities, and IPS actively prevents threats. Firewalls and IDS/IPS solutions work together by analyzing traffic patterns to detect anomalies.
Xpel by Forward Edge security professionals together with their Celerium partners leverage IDS/IPS automated network defense technologies originally designed to serve the Department of Defense contractors to:
Xpel by Forward Edge SOC team delivers an exhaustive assessment designed to reveal district-wide potential security vulnerabilities across eighteen risk categories of potential exposure.
These areas include: Inventory, Endpoint Security, Software, Account Security, Network Security, Banking Practices, Antivirus, Firewall, Content Filter, Backups, Maintenance, Data, Authentication, Closet Security, Training, Policy, Assessment, and Insurance.
Blending AI with an expansive and interactive content library, Security Awareness Training delivers individualized security awareness training and simulated phishing to help users stay vigilant about social engineering threats.
Forward Edge provides scalable backup all-in-one solutions that offer ransomware protection, fast recovery and cloud-based management. Solutions are designed to backup and restore data from physical, virtual and hybrid environments, including Microsoft 365, VMware and Hyper-V. Forward Edge security professionals minimize downtime and prevent data loss through advanced backup deployments leveraging their partnerships with the industry leader in backup solutions, Barracuda.
Barracuda Networks, Inc. is an industry leader providing security, networking and storage products based on network appliances and cloud services.
Forward Edge security professionals provide school districts firewall solutions for networks of all sizes and designed to meet customers’ specific security and usability requirements…all at a cost that will protect your budget while securing your network.
SonicWall next-generation firewalls provide the security, control and visibility school districts need to maintain an effective cybersecurity posture. SonicWall’s award-winning hardware and advanced technology are built into each firewall to address evolving threats.
Forward Edge provides scalable, easy-to-integrate IP-based video surveillance solutions leveraging our strategic partnerships with Axis Communications, Hanwha VIsion and Milestone. Forward Edge security professionals deliver long-established optical and image-processing technologies that utilize deep-learning and AI solutions to deliver built-in analytics and intelligent functionality.
Axis Communications -Open-platform IP-based products for video surveillance, analytics and access control.
Hanwha – Hanwha Vision is a top-tier global security company through its world-class optical, manufacturing and image processing technologies.
Milestone, an enterprise class video management software (VMS) platform, connects and centralizes security system’s cameras, sensors, and IoT devices
Forward Edge provides scalable, easy-to-integrate feature-rich access control solutions leveraging our strategic partnership with Lenel2. Forward Edge security professionals deploy modern access control systems delivering modern features, ongoing cybersecurity enhancements and automated software updates. An upgrade can utilize existing infrastructure, reducing costs and minimizing downtime.
LenelS2 is the global leader in advanced physical security solutions, including access control, video surveillance and mobile credentialing.
When it comes to cybersecurity, one size never fits all, especially in K-12 education where every district has its own unique set of challenges and resources. That’s why Xpel by Forward Edge offers fully customizable security programs, allowing your district to build the perfect solution that aligns with your specific needs.
Whether you need engineered cybersecurity solutions tailored to protect your school’s unique IT infrastructure or managed cybersecurity solutions with continuous support and monitoring, Xpel ensures your district is never left vulnerable. Our expertise in K-12 environments allows us to craft a strategy that balances technology and hands-on support, ensuring every layer of your defenses works seamlessly together. Beyond digital threats, physical security plays a crucial role in protecting schools. Get in touch and let’s talk about what matters most to your students, teachers, administrators, and constituents.
