ESET Cloud Workload Protection Adds XDR Visibility
▼ Summary
– ESET has launched a new Cloud Workload Protection module to extend security to cloud workloads, unifying management across endpoint and cloud environments.
– The module specifically protects virtual machines running in AWS, Azure, and GCP public cloud environments.
– ESET includes this cloud protection at no extra cost for most ESET PROTECT customers, unlike competitors who often charge separately.
– The solution uses AI-driven automation to reduce complexity and provides tools to respond to threats throughout an attack lifecycle.
– The lightweight module helps IT managers validate security controls and generate audit evidence for major regulatory frameworks.
ESET has introduced a significant new module for its unified security platform, enhancing protection for modern digital infrastructure. The ESET Cloud Workload Protection capability is now integrated into the broader ESET PROTECT Platform, delivering extended security coverage and centralized management. This move addresses a critical gap by securing cloud-based virtual machines alongside traditional endpoints and servers, providing a consolidated view of threats across hybrid environments.
Businesses, particularly in the midmarket and managed service provider (MSP) sectors, are increasingly relying on cloud resources like virtual machines to drive efficiency. Michal Jankech, Vice President for Enterprise & SMB/MSP at ESET, highlighted this trend, noting that roughly 80% of organizations view the public cloud as essential to their digital strategy. “With ESET Cloud Workload Protection, we have reduced the attack surface for customers by extending our protection to virtual machines running in AWS, Azure, and GCP environments,” Jankech stated.
The module is designed to protect virtual machines in major public clouds, feeding valuable cloud VM telemetry directly into the ESET PROTECT XDR Platform. This integration provides the extended detection and response (XDR) visibility necessary to identify and investigate sophisticated attacks that span different parts of the IT estate. Unlike many competing solutions that treat cloud workload security as a separate, paid product, ESET includes this protection at no extra cost for most ESET PROTECT customers, promoting a more unified and cost-effective security posture.
The financial stakes for cloud security are exceptionally high. Recent industry data shows the average cost of a public cloud data breach has reached $5.17 million, the highest figure across all IT environments. ESET’s new module aims to mitigate this risk by leveraging AI-driven automation to reduce operational complexity. It equips security teams with a comprehensive set of response tools to address threats at every phase of an attack chain. Furthermore, the lightweight agent helps IT managers validate security controls and produce necessary audit evidence for major regulatory standards, including NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
This cloud workload protection release is part of a wider set of enhancements to the ESET PROTECT Platform, reflecting the vendor’s commitment to delivering integrated, cross-environment security from a single management console.
(Source: Help Net Security)
