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Hornetsecurity, a pioneering cybersecurity provider, has launched its AI Cyber Assistant that powers two new tools as part of its new 365 Total Protection Plan 4 solution. The new tools are Email Security Analyst, which will ease the workload on IT security teams by automating the review of end-user reports while upskilling end users; and Teams Protection, which will help protect Microsoft Teams users against malicious messages and emerging impersonation attacks by introducing threat detection in this instant messaging platform. Plan’s AI-driven capabilities New 365 Total Protection Plan 4 is the top Microsoft 365 security, backup and GRC powerhouse Additionally, Hornetsecurity's well-established AI Recipient Validation, which helps prevent email misdirection and data leaks, has received user experience updates and now forms part of 365 Total Protection Plan 4, further adding to the Plan’s AI-driven capabilities. Enriched by AI Cyber Assistant, the new 365 Total Protection Plan 4 is the ultimate Microsoft 365 security, backup and governance risk and compliance (GRC) powerhouse, educating users, accelerating admins and safeguarding organisations – all from one central platform. Hornetsecurity’s machine learning technology AI Cyber Assistant is a vigilant AI security booster that empowers end users and admins in their day-to-day operations, ensuring secure communication and a lightened workload.  Integrated seamlessly into 365 Total Protection Plan 4, AI Cyber Assistant evolves continuously thanks to Hornetsecurity’s machine learning technology to instantly deliver the support users need most. AI-powered Email Security Analyst Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity, said: “To continue enhancing the next-gen security we provide, our new AI-powered Email Security Analyst automates responses to user queries about potential threats, alleviating the workload on SOC and service desk teams, while educating end users on the nature of attacks." "IT security personnel benefit by gaining more time to focus on other pressing issues, while end users receive instant feedback, which also encourages them to continue reporting suspicious emails and contribute to the organisation’s overall security.” AI-powered automation Email Security Analyst uses an LLM model to automate responses to users and assist studies into emails Powered by the new AI Cyber Assistant, Email Security Analyst uses an LLM model to automate responses to users and assist investigations into emails they flag as suspicious, decreasing the time Security Operations Centre (SOC) and IT Admin teams dedicate to review end user reports individually and respond.  Hofmann explained: “Thanks to growing media attention, end users are becoming more suspicious about incoming emails. While this a welcome and positive development, each email they flag increases the burden on SOC and Service Desk teams to analyse and verify them on a case-by-case basis." "Email Security Analyst replaces this traditional manual analysis and significantly reduces the time SOC teams spend on false-positive and negative reports.” Cybersecurity strategy By delivering clear, AI-driven analyses for each email reported by end users, the Email Security Analyst also helps train end users to make well-informed decisions regarding potential malicious activity. It also advises them on the appropriate level of caution to take, strengthening an organisation’s overall security posture. Email Security Analyst helps train end users to make well-informed decisions about malicious activity Hofmann added: “Organisations have to strengthen their ‘human firewall' by empowering employees to become active participants in their organisation’s cybersecurity strategy." "Cyber-attacks are constantly increasing, so CISOs and security teams need to strategically allocate resources that strengthen organisational security while upskilling end users to cover any blind spots.” Proactive defence in Microsoft Teams Also included in the new plan is the forthcoming Teams Protection, which safeguards Microsoft 365 tenants by scanning Teams messages for malicious content. It uses AI and machine learning to continuously monitor all messages, immediately identifying and notifying end users of dangerous messages via AI Cyber Assistant. Teams Protection uses tried and tested Hornetsecurity AI technology to: Detect smart patterns by analysing key features of URLs and pages (e.g., redirections, file paths, scripts, etc.) to identify malicious content. Incorporate supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms that analyse over 47 characteristics of URLs and web pages, scanning for malicious behaviours, obfuscation techniques, and URL redirects. Employ Computer Vision models that analyse images and extract relevant features used in phishing attacks, including brand logos, QR codes, and suspicious text within images. Instant messaging platforms Administrators can also delete entire Teams talks containing malicious news and prevent the sender Through the 365 Total Protection Control Panel, administrators can also delete entire Teams conversations containing malicious messages and prevent the sender of a malicious message from logging into Teams. Hofmann said: “Instant messaging platforms like Microsoft Teams are increasingly used as a main channel of business communications, and yet they tend to be overlooked as a potential attack vector." "However, attackers are sending malicious links and malware both through Teams that are open externally and also via compromised internal Teams accounts. We have therefore developed Teams Protection to address this growing cybersecurity threat.” Easy-to-use control panel for a simplified user experience  365 Total Protection is available via a single, multitenant control panel through which Microsoft 365 users can access a comprehensive range of cybersecurity functionality, from email protection to backup and recovery to GRC and security awareness training. Hornetsecurity now has redesigned this Control Panel to provide a streamlined experience, ensuring a faster and more intuitive experience, with easier access to business tools, products and configurations. 

Global cybersecurity provider Hornetsecurity has partnered with Amazon to provide Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) Mail Manager customers with its Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On. Utilising AI technologies, this add-on allows customers of Amazon Mail Manager to scan and protect inbound and outbound email traffic. Amazon SES for email contacts Hornetsecurity's Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for Amazon SES Mail Manager offers automated, real-time protection against spam, malware and phishing attacks to help establish safe communication through advanced threat detection, behaviour analysis, patented AI technology, real-time scanning and seamless integration. This essential functionality has now been made available for online businesses that utilise Amazon SES for email communications, transactions and marketing. This includes email sender platforms and corporate marketing and transactional departments. Hornetsecurity's Vade advanced email security add-on Amazon SES is a cloud-based email service that helps clients automate email communications Amazon SES is a cloud-based email service that helps customers automate high-volume email communications seamlessly. Amazon SES Mail Manager is a comprehensive email management solution that provides organisations with advanced control and oversight of their email operations. This service enhances Amazon SES with additional features for managing email campaigns and monitoring delivery performance, including: A centralised dashboard for email campaign management Advanced analytics and reporting tools for tracking email performance A template management system for consistent email communications Automated bounce handling and list management Scalable infrastructure to support high-volume email sending Security policies and add-ons Amazon Mail Manager for SES allows customers to manage their own security policies and add-ons, paying for the additional flexibility and control they need. Through this partnership, Hornetsecurity's Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On is now included as an email security option that customers can add on to this solution. AI-driven security engine Hornetsecurity's Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On showcases a notable step forward The availability of Hornetsecurity's Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On showcases a significant step forward in email security for Amazon SES Mail Manager customers. The combination of an AI-driven security engine with the management capabilities of the Mail Manager will assist in enhancing customer defense against email threats while maintaining total control over email workflows. Amazon SES for email transactions and marketing "We are thrilled that Amazon has chosen to partner with Hornetsecurity Group to provide their SES Mail Manager customers with a seamless and powerful email security solution within the AWS environment," Hornetsecurity CEO Daniel Hofmann said. "This will be a game-changer for the security of businesses that use Amazon SES for email transactions and marketing."

Global cybersecurity pioneer, Hornetsecurity, has unveiled an upgraded version of its 365 Total Backup solution, introducing self-service recovery for end users while also offering full backup and recovery support for Microsoft OneNote. This new functionality is also available with 365 Total Protection Plans 3 and 4. Enabling end users to recover data Hornetsecurity has added a new self-service functionality to its backup solution. This allows end users to independently recover their mailbox, OneDrive and OneNote data through the Hornetsecurity User Panel, rather than needing to rely on their IT Administrator to do so for them. This addition saves valuable administrator time while empowering end users. End users can now select and recover selected objects or all the data contained within their mailbox, OneDrive account and OneNote as needed. This data is searchable and easily restored, making the process simple for those without formal IT training. Backup service for Microsoft 365 Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity, commented: "So far, Microsoft 365 end-users have not been able to directly access backup data from their Mailbox, OneDrive accounts and OneNote, making them dependent on authorised administrators whenever they needed to restore their data." "We've therefore enhanced our backup service for Microsoft 365 by introducing self-service support for end users. As handling restore requests for end users is a time-intensive task for admins, this update frees them up for more mission-critical tasks while empowering end users." Backup and recovery support for OneNote Broader scope of protection adds to the existing backup and recovery capabilities in 365 Total Backup The solution now also includes Microsoft OneNote backup and recovery, enabling Hornetsecurity partners and customers to automatically back up their OneNote notebooks without having to rely on manual data protection methods. This adds another layer of data protection to organisations, allowing them to easily back up and restore the valuable information stored within OneNote notebooks. This broader scope of protection adds to the existing backup and recovery capabilities in 365 Total Backup and 365 Total Protection, offering enhanced data recovery options across essential M365 applications, such as Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams. Hornetsecurity's comprehensive data protection Along with the self-service component, this enhancement is a free update and follows the recent addition of backup and recovery for Microsoft Planner, further strengthening Hornetsecurity's comprehensive data protection suite to ensure critical business data is secure and easily accessible. Daniel Hofmann, CEO of Hornetsecurity, said: "These enhancements underscore our dedication to continually evolving our offerings to meet the needs of our partners and customers, easing the load on administrators while setting their minds at rest, and ensuring that critical data remains secure and easily recoverable."