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Bitdefender Update

Bitdefender New Portfolio email

This will not effect MspPortal Partners pricing on all Gravity Zone pricing will remain the same. Per my Distribution Manager 1-6-2021

Yes a la carte refers only to annual enterprise solution – not MSP. You will continue to distribute Cloud Security for MSP + ATS + EDR, etc. with no change 😊

I will let you know details ASAP on the annual pricing changes to the enterprise only (no change to annual bundles).

The message sent was a little confusing and concerning to a lot of MSP and Resellers

The a-la-carte licensing model is being updated: advanced security capabilities (Cloud Sandbox, HyperDetect and Root Cause Analysis) will now be included in the base license to provide an even higher security level with the base tier. We are also consolidating SKUs and will support both on-premises and cloud console deployments from the same SKU/license.

– The current a-la-carte products and GravityZone Advanced Business Security will move to End-of-Sale for new customers starting April 1st, 2022. This is due to the introduction of the enhanced a-la-carte licensing mentioned above and to optimize the number of packages in our business solutions portfolio from four to three.

Something to think about as an opinion and comment if you bill your clients annually you might change to monthly as soon as feasible and financially acceptable to you. Annual contracts both with your vendor and your clients could backfire or be detrimental to you .

Roy Miehe | MspPortal Partners Inc ” Where Service and Technical Skills Count”

Bitdefender BEST 7.4.2.142 (Windows) Release Notes – Fast Ring

BItdefender updates The release notes are available here.

Folks stay up to date on Product 7.4.2.142 and engine 7.90782 last update 1-4-2022

Also Bitdefender alerts via email .. they are still struggling and still using Mailchimp hence you’re not receiving all alerts that you have requested. Very important to login daily..and review your endpoints if they have red on them more then likely it is a engine update but could be a product update is needed. If you are with a RMM solution using Bitdefender my suggestion is to convert to the real Gravity Zone platform. Not all distributors are the same, pricing should be the same based upon Bitdefender guidelines but some will try to buy your business. Pricing is not always the best way to select your distributor, interview them and find out if you have a questions or issue do they pick up the phone and do they have tech support available to answer and fix your solution and or questions. Safe Safe folks malware is on the rise

Roy Miehe | MspPortal Partners Inc. | Ceo/President
Bitdefender /Distributor
“Where Service and Technical Skills Count”

You think Apache Log4j Security Vulnerabilities is bad look at Mimikatz Malware

Mimikatz Malware

Attacks everything basically once there it will run additional tools to encrypt and do a search find for all machines to encrypt

The susceptible world is Windows of course.

Keep yourself up to date with Bitdefender (An update process has been completed successfully. (Product version: 7.4.1.111. Engines version: 7.90522 (10841006) This may sound like an add to promote Bitdefender but nobody needs Ransomeware.

Use there Gravity Zone basic with the Add-on of ATS/Sandboxing. Lock down in the policy also with no additional costs. This is a tech dashboard

I am having Bitdefender look at this and possibly develop a unencrypted key for the Ransomeware

Roy Miehe | MspPortal Partners Inc. | Ceo/President

Bitdefender / – Distributor

“Where Service and Technical Skills Count”

Disclosure MspPortal Partners only sells and works with MSP’s and Resellers.

Security Advisory: Bitdefender Response to Critical Zero-Day Apache Log4j2 Vulnerability 12-11-2021

As normal Bitdefender is on top of this:

Link for Article

On December 9, 2021, Apache disclosed CVE-2021-44228, a remote code execution vulnerability – assigned with a severity of 10 (the highest possible risk score) – affecting Apache Log4j2, a Java-based logging framework widely used in commercial and open-source software products. The vulnerability affects versions 2.0 through 2.14.1; version 2.15.0 is not vulnerable.

Bitdefender is already seeing and monitoring several malicious actors running active exploitation campaigns.

The CVE-2021-44228 vulnerability has been assigned the highest possible risk score (CVSS 10) due to its exploitation impact (ability to remotely execute code on targeted hosts). Likely, this vulnerability will linger in computing infrastructures for an extensive period of time due to the widespread use of the Log4j2 logging framework. It is important to note this vulnerability is easy to exploit and applications using the affected Log4j2 versions are subject to an extensive attack surface. Immediate action is advisable.

Double check you other Vendors and RMM systems or remote Control programs

Roy Miehe | MspPortal Partners Inc. | Ceo/President

Bitdefender /MSP – Distributor

“Where Service and Technical Skills Count”

Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac 7.2.6.200021 and 7.4.8.200006 Release Notes – Fast Ring

Hello everyone,

Bitdefender has today released on fast ring the following versions of Endpoint Security for Mac:
• Version 7.2.6.200021 – enables migration to 7.4.8.200006.
• Version 7.4.8.200006 – brings new features, improvements and bug fixes. It requires 7.2.6.200021.
The release notes are available here (English only) (https://www.bitdefender.com/business/support/en/77209-78218-macos-agent.html).

Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding the GravityZone technical documentation, please contact us (gravityzone-docs@bitdefender.com).

Thank you,
Roy Miehe | MspPortal Partners Inc. | Ceo/President
Bitdefender /MSP – Distributor
“Where Service and Technical Skills Count”

Per Bitdefender “Managed services provider hosts the most in endpoint security”

MspPortal Partners simplifies and strengthens security in the cloud:

MspPortal Partners is a managed services provider (MSP) for internet service providers, resellers, value added
resellers and other MSPs. The company delivers comprehensive endpoint security, secure email, and networking in an OEM
arrangement with major manufacturers, hosted in a multitenant cloud environment.

An MSP takes on considerable responsibility by hosting critical business services for its
clients. That responsibility is multiplied when you’re the MSP for hundreds of other service
providers. Such a responsibility requires absolute confidence and trust in the solutions you
provide. Just ask MspPortal Partners.
This innovative MSP supports hundreds of MSPs, ISPs and resellers with everything they
need to offer their customers robust business solutions, such as endpoint security. MspPortal
Partners’ success is built on providing delivery and support services of the highest quality to
its clients.

Bitdefender Cloud Security for MSPs enables MspPortal Partners to deliver comprehensive
endpoint security services, including built-in firewall protection with intrusion detection,
content filtering and advanced antimalware and antivirus capabilities. The solution also gives
MspPortal Partners a multitenant dashboard for granular client specific policy management,
extensive reporting, and easy deployment of endpoint protection to multiple clients.

MspPortal Partners’ reputation for delivering reliable, economical, easy-to-manage endpoint
security has helped the company attract more than 76 new resellers in six months. And by
reselling Bitdefender Cloud Security for MSPs, these service provider customers also have
increased their revenue streams 33-40 percent. Not surprisingly, customer loyalty to MspPortal
Partners is also strong.

MspPortal Assisted a reseller to Deployed security to 52,000
endpoints in three days at 26 different school sites

Bitdefender-Business-CaseStudy-Msp-Portal-Partners

MspPortal Partners will be offering to all partners a Bitdefender Gravity Zone Policy review and update

MspPortal Partners

Will be offering to all partners a Bitdefender Gravity Zone Policy review and update

Free of charge

This will only be offered to MspPortal Partners for a limited time through the middle of October 2021 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 11:30 am MST/NO DST

If you are not one of the 425 partners you are more than welcome to change out your existing Distributor/Partner

Existing partners and new partners are welcome go to the website www.mspportalpartners.net and fill out the contact form

MspPortal Partners specializes in Bitdefender Gravity Zone Malware protection

Roy Miehe | MspPortal Partners Inc. | Ceo/President

Bitdefender / Distributor

“Where Service and Technical Skills Count”

Bitdefender-Smartphone Safe

Personally I have asked Bitdefender to add to the Enterprise Gravity Zone for 4 years no success
But-7 tips to keep your smartphone safe until Bitdefender adds to Gravity Zone!

Hello Folks,
Your smartphone stores a great deal of personal information. Let’s face it, your whole life is on that thing. You send emails and text messages, make calls, take and share videos and photos, use social media, shop online and so much more.
To make sure you don’t become part of a rising proportion of people targeted by hackers, we’ve compiled a list of seven tips to help you keep your smartphone and your data safe.
1) Keep your smartphone and apps up to date
Software updates protect you from vulnerabilities or loopholes that can be exploited. Install them as soon as they come up.
2) Delete unused apps from your device
If you don’t need/ use it, delete it. Old apps may have severe security flaws that can compromise your device.
3) Back up data
This action is essential in case of theft or malicious compromise such as a ransomware attack.
4) Stay away from SMS scams
Delete any unexpected SMS or email containing links to download something or ask you for personal or financial information, even if they seem to come from legit sources (your bank, delivery companies).
5) Hang up or don’t respond to suspicious phone calls
Scammers may also call you on the phone to convince you to reveal personally identifiable information, bank account numbers, PINs, credit card numbers.
6) Think twice before connecting to public WiFi networks
Public WiFi can face many threats, including theft of personal information such as login and financial data, especially if you don’t use a VPN to encrypt your data.
Use Bitdefender Mobile Security to protect your smartphone
No matter how cautious you are, you can never replace a security software tailor-made to keep you safe from the latest threats.
Find out more about the full protection of your iPhone or Android devices.
Stay Safe,
Roy Miehe
CEO MspPortal Partners Inc

Little about MspPortal Partners and Bitdefender relationship

1) We do 1,2,3 line tech support for Bitdefender Gravity Zone we average 60 tech cases a week just on 1 and 2nd level support we typically solve our case load within 15-30 minutes
2) We do the hands on Training (1 hour) no power point live. When we are done you can start selling that day. We write a default policy that will keep you out of trouble and avoid Crypto. We also do a lot of Bitdefender’s beta work. Helps us to be better service to you
3) We do the licenses (reality we just keep your bucket full so it’s nothing more than adding more licenses when needed (just send an email to us) You only pay for what you use/install
4) Last we do the invoicing 2nd of the month we make sure you receive a report of the breakdown for your billing on the first. for the prior month (arrears)
5) The reality is even though we are a distributor we are really a VAD value add we work for a living 😉
6) Techs since 1994 when Roy Miehe started this firm

We will be glad to answer any questions you may have and also share some best practices with you.

Bitdefender has a great program with solutions specifically tailored for MSPs..

Bitdefender Tech Updates

February Updates:

GravityZone (Cloud-based) Release Notes for February 2021 Update:

Minimum requirements:
Security agents: 6.6.24.337 (Windows); 6.2.21.133 (Linux); 4.16.6.200156 (macOS)

Bitdefender Link : Web Page

Apple MAC:

Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac: End of Support for OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac support for MacOS El Capitan (10.11) will end as of September 1st, 2021.

Starting with the March 2021 release, the Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac kit will no longer install on OS X El Capitan. Customers looking to perform new installations on this legacy macOS version can either save an older version of the Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac kit or contact Bitdefender Enterprise Support to receive a compatible version and installation procedure. A KB article will be available here detailing necessary steps.
Existing Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Mac installations on OS X El Capitan will continue to function properly and receive signature and critical product updates until September 1st, 2021.

Note:
OS X El Capitan (10.11) is no longer supported by Apple and has not received security updates since August 2018.

Bitdefender Link : Web Page