Crowdstrike has taken a truly innovative approach to endpoint remediation-more than just setting up and updating new firewalls or malware protection, now you can manage all of your endpoints through the cloud while keeping them secure. This can dramatically improve the performance of your IT support in a hybrid working world. A source from Reddit has come out and discussed what to do.
Crowdstrike is loaded so early in the boot process that it starts cranking away before my system behaves (for example, I can open Settings -> Power button and click on Restart) The important aspect of this timing is that it opens up the communication pathways which may be required from the endpoint to Crowdstrike's servers. The service is then able to send commands to contain files or deal with the threat.
Cloud Remediation Opting In
Its perhaps a bit strange that you have to opt-in for this high level of protection, but the implementation is simple. Cloud remediation is done by submitting a request through the Crowdstrike support portal. Your request must contain your CID(s) and make clear that you are asking to be included in the cloud remediation program.
Easy to set up, and use immediately
During the meeting, mention was made of a standout feature: rapid incorporation. When the cloud remediation program began, it was an average of a hour or less to be included. Once this is all entered in, hit save and we are ready for next steps. Your users can now proceed to restart their computers while activating the service once they receive an email of confirmation.
Boot Process Considerations
Crowdstrike was careful to note that sometimes the boot process can finish too fast for a client to accept all its updates at once during the meeting. In some cases you may need to reboot again and even a third time. This was the only minor hiccup in the service, which had otherwise been working well for nearly all of us with over 500k endpoints having their issues remediated as at meeting time.
Best Connection Recommendations
The wire connection was recommended to be used quite simply for the best experience. Wi-Fi users have reported more Oh No problems. But this also works perfectly for home or remote users as long as they have an internet connection, eliminating the need to VPN yourself in to your corporate network.
Cloud-powered endpoint remediation with Crowdstrike is a key asset for IT support teams that can enable smarter security management in every endpoints. This provides the capability to remediate endpoints directly from the cloud and for businesses, means that they can enforce strong security postures no matter where individuals are working - whether at home or in a hybrid setting. If you arent doing it yet, join and level up your IT support and endpoint security game through this program.
Source: Reddit:
This blog post was based on a deep dive thread over at Reddit where users were illuminating about Crowdstrike's endpoint remediation.
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