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Launch of "MSS for CASB" to realize proper operation of cloud services

~Consulting and operational monitoring to suppress shadow IT and formulate security policies for sanction IT~


SoftBank Technology Corp.

SoftBank Technology Corp. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President and CEO: Shinichi Ata, hereinafter referred to as SBT) announced on November 8, 2018 in collaboration with McAfee Corporation, the Managed Security Service for CASB (hereinafter referred to as SBT), in collaboration with McAfee Corporation. We are pleased to announce that we will begin providing "MSS for CASB" starting today.
MSS for CASB is based on the knowledge gained from the introduction of cloud services such as "McAfee MVISION Cloud (formerly Skyhigh Security Cloud, hereinafter MVISION Cloud)" provided by McAfee, Inc. and SBT 's Microsoft Office 365 (hereinafter "Office 365"). We provide baseline formulation for Shadow IT and recommended policy templates for Sanction IT, and realize a robust monitoring and operation system through collaboration with MSS.

Overview of MSS for CASB

Overview of MSS for CASB

■About MSS for CASB

① Continuous tuning suggestions
Depending on the customer's usage status, we will propose retuning based on discussions at regular meetings and utilizing our knowledge.
② Unique format reporting
Providing uniquely formatted reports that include alert statistics and detailed incident response results, as well as analyst comments.
③ Cooperation with other MSS operation monitoring
By using the MSS operation monitoring service separately, it is possible to use it for early detection and prevention of incidents.

▼ Click here for service details of MSS for CASB
https://www.softbanktech.co.jp/service/list/managed-security-service/mss-for-casb/

■Consulting service

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menu Service contents Shadow IT Sanction IT
Application of security policy and periodic review In the customer environment, we aggregate data for three months based on cloud usage status during regular times and define future operational baselines.
Apply security recommended templates for Office 365 from our knowledge
Perform baseline/policy retuning with customer approval
<Shadow IT> Redefining the baseline
<Sanction IT> Policy proposal *Separate estimate for resetting
Monthly report (monthly) Based on our knowledge, we set the optimal reporting form for our customers.
Quarterly detailed report (every 3 months) Analysts' observations and comments regarding analysis results and detection status
Regular report meeting (every 3 months) Holding a report meeting once every three months
Holding discussions on security in light of social trends and customer environments
Baseline/policy change consideration
Providing in-house threat information knowledge related to cloud security from security monitoring center detection trends, security trends, news, etc.
Registration application agency for MVISION Cloud DB If the cloud service you are using does not exist in MVISION Cloud DB, please apply for registration with McAfee.

■MSS for UTM cooperation monitoring service

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menu Service contents
service monitoring Monitors the operation of MVISION Cloud and notifies customers if communication cannot be confirmed.
Incident detection Security alerts detected by MVISION Cloud are combined with UTM alerts to analyze the threat and determine the degree of risk.
Incident report Report detected incidents to customers along with risk level and impact
Incident suppression Suppress detected incidents using UTM functions
Inquiry correspondence Answers based on inquiries from customers regarding alerts detected by MVISION Cloud
monthly report Describes incident occurrence status, detection trends across the entire monitoring center, etc. (conditions apply)
Debriefing session Reporting carried out at customer site (conditions apply)

We have received endorsement from McAfee, Inc. for this release.

We sincerely welcome the offer of "MSS for CASB" from SoftBank Technology Corp., which has a rich track record in implementing cloud services. As part of work style reform, efforts are being made to improve productivity through operational efficiency and telework, as well as moving corporate systems to the cloud. We are confident that by providing managed security services using McAfee MVISION Cloud, companies will be able to conduct business in a more secure environment on the cloud. McAfee will continue to contribute to strengthening our customers' security measures as a "cybersecurity company that protects everything from devices to the cloud."

Tatsuo Tanaka, President and Representative Director, McAfee Corporation

Contact information for inquiries from media regarding this matter

○ SoftBank Technology Corp. Corporate Planning Department Corporate Communication Group
Email: sbt-pr@tech.softbank.co.jp