Election Security Spotlight – What is MDBR+?

What It Is

MDBR+ is a quick-to-configure and easy-to-deploy web security service available to SLTT organizations by the Center for Internet Security (CIS). MDBR+ proactively identifies and blocks malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks while providing security teams with real-time reports and custom configurations to reduce risk and increase cybersecurity defenses. In short, it gives your security team custom access to control what sites or categories of sites are off limits to your users while helping to prevent users from clicking on malicious sites online.

MDBR+ is a low-cost service that brings several new features to the MDBR no-cost service. The new features include:

• Custom control for IT/security teams through:
  • Cloud-based management portal
  • Custom configurations (AUPs, allow/deny lists, etc.)
  • Enhanced reporting & visibility
• Protects computers wherever they connect to the internet
• Our support to help implement and manage the service

Why it matters

MDBR+ offers a birds-eye view of potentially harmful user activity on your network with a real-time dashboard that provides a clear overview.

These additional features ensure you are in the driver's seat of your organization's web security with a cloud-based management portal that enables quick and easy policy management and “allow and deny” lists that can be pushed out to devices on and off your network.

Below are the differences in how MDBR and MDBR+ can help strengthen your eligible organization's cybersecurity posture:

Capabilities	MDBR	MDBR+
Available at no cost to SLTTs	X
Helps limit infections from malware, phishing, ransomware, and other threats	X	X
Leverages the expertise of the CIS 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) for analysis and reporting	X	X
Available to SLTTs and private hospitals as a cost-effective option		X
Management anytime and anywhere via a cloud-based portal		X
Instant access to real-time reports on blocked activity for every user on your network		X
Ability to create customized AUPs, allow/deny lists, and error pages tailored to your unique security needs		X
Option to protect off-network devices		X

What You Can Do

If your organization is not currently using the no-cost MDBR solution (or a similar solution) to protect your computers and users, please contact [email protected].

If your organization is using MDBR already, or are interested in the more comprehensive MDBR+, consider signing up for MDBR+ to enhance the benefits of MDBR at a low cost. Email [email protected] to get started.