Eliminating Security Blind Spots and Closing Security Gaps with Fidelis Elevate

April 22 • 3:45 pm

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The Challenge: Security Blind Spots in Modern IT Environments

Digital transformation has expanded IT environments beyond traditional boundaries. Data now exists on-premises, across multiple clouds, on endpoints, and within shadow IT. This expansion creates environments where security blind spots introduce significant risk and create dangerous security gaps.

According to recent data, organizations take an average of 277 days to identify and contain breaches. Companies that contain breaches in under 200 days save an average of $1.12 million. These statistics highlight the critical need for comprehensive visibility to detect hidden threats early and respond effectively.

Common security blind spots include:

Unmanaged devices lacking endpoint protection Malicious content within encrypted communications Cloud workloads outside traditional security perimeters Lateral movement within networks bypassing perimeter defenses Threats concealed within complex file structures and ephemeral workloads

How to Eliminate Security Blind Spots with Fidelis Elevate®

Fidelis Elevate® platform functions as an open and active eXtended Detection and Response (XDR platform) designed for proactive cyber defense. The platform combines network detection and response (NDR), endpoint detection and response (EDR), deception technology, and advanced analytics in a unified threat detection solution.

Deep Visibility Across Networks and Endpoints

Fidelis Elevate® helps eliminate security blind spots by mapping cyber terrain across on-premises and cloud networks through:

Real-time inventory with risk profiling of managed and unmanaged assets
Patented Deep Session Inspection analyzing traffic at depths beyond standard solutions
Monitoring of ephemeral containerized workloads that traditional solutions often miss
Real-time decryption capabilities for analyzing SSL/TLS encrypted communications
The Deep Session Inspection technology examines data at a granular level, revealing threats hidden in encrypted communications, nested files, and complex data structures.

Active Threat Detection Technology

Fidelis Elevate®’s extended detection and response capabilities correlate weak signals across multiple phases of an attack to generate high-confidence detections. This technology represents an advancement beyond traditional alert-based systems that generate numerous low-context notifications.

The Active Threat Detection process:

Detects hidden threats and correlates weak signals that individually might go unnoticed
Evaluates findings against the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Presents detailed event context and timelines to facilitate efficient investigation
Provides evidence-based conclusions with specific remediation guidance
This approach allows security analysts to focus on high-confidence threats rather than processing thousands of alerts. The system automatically connects related events across different security domains (network, endpoint, cloud) to highlight critical threats.

Integrated Deception Technology

Fidelis Elevate® platform includes integrated deception technology that alters the exploitable terrain to increase costs and risks for attackers while providing defenders with visibility advantages:

Automated creation of believable decoys that attract attacker attention
Strategic lures that redirect attackers away from genuine Active Directory objects
Cloud deception capabilities to protect distributed infrastructure
Controlled environments for studying attacker techniques without risking production systems
When attackers engage with decoys, security teams gain intelligence about tactics, techniques, and procedures without compromising actual systems.

Risk-Based Context for Decision Making

To close security gaps, Fidelis Elevate® provides comprehensive risk assessment through:

Complete asset inventory and classification
Vulnerability identification across the environment
Real-time threat detection analysis
Security coverage assessment
Asset prioritization based on business value and criticality
This contextual understanding allows security teams to focus resources on critical threats and vulnerabilities rather than low-priority issues.

How Fidelis Elevate® Closes Security Gaps at Scale

Download the Fidelis Elevate® Solution Brief for a complete look into how unified XDR delivers deep visibility, deception, and faster threat response.

Core Components of Fidelis Elevate® Platform

Fidelis Network®

Fidelis Network® provides threat and data loss prevention capabilities across all network ports and protocols:

Deep packet inspection to detect hidden threats and sensitive data
Encrypted traffic analysis for threats within SSL/TLS communications
Data exfiltration prevention through DLP capabilities
Network-level blocking of malicious connections
Email security for quarantining suspicious emails
Web protection against malicious content
The platform’s inspection of nested content and encrypted communications enables detection of sophisticated threats that evade traditional security solutions.

Fidelis Endpoint®

Fidelis Endpoint®, evaluated in the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK assessment, provides comprehensive endpoint protection through:

Behavioral detection based on process activities rather than signatures
Detection of critical steps in sophisticated attack sequences
Automated response through customizable scripts
Live console access for direct endpoint intervention
Forensic analysis tools for detailed incident investigation
During the 2020 MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK evaluation, Fidelis Endpoint® detected activity across every attempted adversary tactic and the majority of ATT&CK techniques. Out of 20 discrete adversary steps and 174 adversarial sub-steps in simulated attacks, Fidelis Endpoint® detected indicators across all 20 steps.

Fidelis Deception®

Fidelis Deception® creates an automated decoy environment where IT or OT systems can be emulated as decoys:

Active Directory integration for convincing decoys
Strategic breadcrumbs to lure attackers away from real assets
Early attack warning before production systems are compromised
Controlled environments for attacker behavior analysis
Attack diversion away from genuine assets
The deception technology integrates with other Fidelis components to create a cohesive defense strategy.

Fidelis Sandbox

Fidelis Sandbox analyzes files and URLs found at endpoints, networks, and decoys:

Analysis of email attachments for hidden malware
Evaluation of suspicious links in communications
Assessment of unknown files discovered on endpoints
Analysis of malicious tools deployed on decoys
The sandbox provides a controlled environment for executing and analyzing potentially malicious content without risking production systems.

CommandPost

The Fidelis CommandPost provides a unified interface for security management:

Centralized repository for security data from all Fidelis components
Retrospective analysis of historical data for previously undetected threats
Advanced threat hunting tools for proactive threat searches
Automated response playbooks for streamlined incident response
Integration with existing security solutions
CommandPost serves as the control center for Fidelis Elevate®, providing the tools and visibility needed for efficient security operations.

Response Capabilities to Close Security Gaps

Fidelis Elevate®‘s extended detection and response capabilities enable security teams to address threats:

Automated Response

Prevention of known malware and malicious activities
Automated playbooks following established incident response procedures
Network isolation to prevent lateral movement
Automatic removal of malicious content

Manual Response

Live console access to affected systems
Process termination capabilities
System configuration adjustment
Compromised account management

Flexible Response Options

Network-level blocking to contain threats
Direct endpoint actions to eliminate threats
Email quarantine for suspicious messages
Deception-based redirection for attacker study

This multi-layered approach ensures security teams can address threats at multiple points in the attack chain.

Real-World Applications of Eliminating Security Blind Spots

Initial Access Detection

Fidelis Elevate® platform detects hidden threats during initial access attempts through:

Email security against phishing attempts
Network monitoring for suspicious external connections
Endpoint protection preventing malicious code execution
Correlation of events across security domains

Lateral Movement Prevention

The platform helps close security gaps and prevents lateral movement through:

Network monitoring of unusual internal traffic patterns
Deception technology diverting attackers to decoys
Prevention of credential harvesting tools
Recognition of lateral movement patterns across systems

Data Exfiltration Blocking

Fidelis Elevate®’s unified threat detection protects against data theft through:

Deep Session Inspection of data exfiltration attempts
DLP capabilities recognizing sensitive data patterns
Network controls blocking connections to malicious destinations
Endpoint monitoring of unusual data access patterns

Integration Capabilities: Closing Security Gaps by Extending Visibility Across Different Tools

Fidelis Elevate® XDR platform integrates with third-party solutions including:

SOAR Platforms

Splunk
Palo Alto Cortex XDR
D3
Respond

SIEM Solutions

Splunk
IBM Qradar
Devo
HPE Arcsight

Threat Intelligence Platforms

ReversingLabs
McAfee
SecondWrite
Carbon Black
Fireeye NX
Palo Alto NGFW

Network Infrastructure

Gigamon
F5
A10

Additional EDR Solutions

SentinelOne

Secure Service Edge (SSE)

Zscaler

These integrations maximize existing security investments while enhancing overall security posture.

Building a Proactive Cyber Defense Strategy

Eliminating security blind spots and closing security gaps requires a strategic approach based on five key principles:

Comprehensive Visibility

Fidelis Elevate® eliminates security blind spots through continuous terrain mapping and risk analysis, ensuring security teams have complete understanding of their environment through:

Real-time inventory of all assets
Visibility into encrypted and nested content
Monitoring of cloud resources and services
Detection of unmanaged devices and shadow IT

Environment Understanding for Advanced Threat Detection

The platform automatically maps attacker tactics, techniques, and protocols to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, providing:

Context for security events
Understanding of attacker objectives
Recognition of attack patterns
Insight into attacker methodologies

Advanced Analytics for Faster Threat Detection

Fidelis Elevate®’s extended detection and response monitors all ports, protocols, and critical paths to high-value assets with advanced analytics enabling:

Real-time threat detection
Correlation of weak signals across multiple domains
Recognition of sophisticated attack patterns
Prioritization of high-risk threats

Deception Technology for Attacker Outmaneuvering

The platform shapes the attacker’s experience through integrated deception technology:

Increasing costs and risks for attackers
Providing early warning of attack activity
Diverting attackers from genuine assets
Enabling study of attacker techniques

Automated Response for Outcome Control

When attackers engage with deception layers, defenders gain control through:

Automated defense responses
Isolation of compromised systems
Blocking of malicious activities
Remediation of affected assets

Building Cyber Resilience

Organizations require a proactive approach to eliminate blind spots, close security gaps, and enable unified threat detection. The increasing sophistication of attackers and expanding attack surfaces through digital transformation make this approach essential.

Fidelis Elevate® platform provides this foundation through comprehensive visibility, Active Threat Detection, integrated deception technology, and automated response capabilities. By implementing this active XDR platform, organizations can build cyber resilience—maintaining business continuity through attacks and emerging stronger and more secure.

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