MENDEL 3.3 RELEASED

April 16, 2019
GREYCORTEX has released the latest version of our MENDEL network traffic analysis solution. Version 3.3 has several important new features which improve detection and response for the network security team.
The biggest is that MENDEL’s detection and visibility capabilities are now available for SCADA/ICS environments. This new capability goes beyond support for several protocols found in earlier versions of MENDEL, and extends it to a whole new module, including the ability to visualize not just devices, but time series in IEC 61850 Goose, SNMP, and IEC104 protocols.
Not content with just SCADA features, we have added new reporting for managers and security analysts, detection and logging of TLS 1.3, and fingerprinting of encrypted traffic on the JA3 framework, as well as increasing the capabilities of the multi-sensor configurations.
New features

  • New managerial and security analyst reports summarize network data and security threats
  • New module for processing and visualization of SCADA protocols, including new dashboards for visualizing time series in IEC 61850 Goose, SNMP, and IEC 104 protocols
  • Added support for parsing CC-link protocol
  • Added support for parsing Enip/CIP protocol
  • Added support for parsing Kerberos protocol
  • Added support for parsing TFTP protocol
  • Added support for parsing IKEv2 protocol
  • Added support for parsing FTP protocol including parsing FTP data streams
  • Added detection engine for SSL/TLS client fingerprints JA3
  • Added multi-disc installation of MENDEL
  • Added GUI localization into Polish and Korean
  • Introduced new light color scheme
  • Integration with firewalls from Check Point

Please note New system of reports will replace in the near future the old type of reports. If you use them don’t forget to configure new reports.
Enhancements

  • Improved installer with enhanced user interface and new features
  • Improved dark color scheme
  • Redesigned severity color scheme
  • Reorganized main menu for better accessibility
  • Redesigned user dashboards for better user experience
  • Improved network capture module for better performance and less resource consumption
  • Improved network models for faster detection and reduced storage demands
  • Improved task planner and optimization of parallelized processing in the service for better resource consumption and management creating faster processing for multiple sensors on one collector
  • Improved detection and reparation of unusual, incomplete, or swapped flows
  • Improved parsing of incomplete or unidirectional flows
  • Improved network capture default configuration for better capture on all configurations
  • Improved processing of Active Directory events for better calculation of logged users
  • Improved Mikrotik plugin
  • Added button to restore user dashboards to default
  • Improved creation of complex firewall rules in plugin
  • Improved HTTP proxy pairing for incomplete or invalid communication

Bug Fixes
In general, our development team focused on improving the user experience and reporting.
Contact your local GREYCORTEX partner to find out how you can put MENDEL v3.3 to work for you.

Announcing PowerDVD 19, the World’s No. 1 Media Player, Now With 8K Video Playback Support

The World’s leading multimedia player embraces the future of entertainment with support for 8K video & exclusive enhancements for 4K content, to deliver the ultimate media experience for both PC & Home Theaters.

Taipei, Taiwan—April 16, 2019—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), today announced the release of PowerDVD 19, the latest version of its leading movie and media playback software. PowerDVD 19 builds on CyberLink’s legacy of cutting-edge playback technology, with video playback support for Ultra HD 8K and 4K HDR content. PowerDVD’s playback engine now also boasts native 64-bit support, allowing for Ultra HD 4K video to be enjoyed in better-than-original quality with unique TrueTheaterTM audio-visual enhancement technology.


8K video is the next wave in superior definition home entertainment. Although still new to the market, 8K displays are already starting to find their way into an increasing number of living rooms, and 8K video content isn’t far behind. With 8K video already on YouTube and mainstream TV broadcasts, it won’t be long until it is the norm for video media consumption. By supporting 8K video playback, on top of Ultra HD 4K and 360˚, CyberLink is ensuring PowerDVD users are best placed to enjoy the future of multimedia.

“Being the World’s No. 1 movie and media player, PowerDVD has a long history of delivering pioneering multimedia playback features, functions and support to our millions of users,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “PowerDVD 19’s support for 8K video playback welcomes the next generation in ultra high-definition home entertainment.”

A significant upgrade to PowerDVD’s playback engine helps deliver native 64-bit support allowing for Ultra HD 4K video quality to be upscaled thanks to CyberLink’s patented TrueTheaterTM Color, Lighting & HDR technologies. Already supporting all major file formats and codecs, including those not natively supported by Windows such as HEVC (H.265) and new HEIC/HEIF image files, these latest updates make PowerDVD the leading player on PC and the ultimate addition to Home Theater systems.

PowerDVD 19 continues to guarantee better-than-original video and audio playback for Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD discs, major file formats and codecs, as well as 360˚ video. PowerDVD 19 also introduces spatial audio support for 360˚ videos, making VR video feel almost as real as being there in person. In addition, PowerDVD enables online entertainment to be more accessible, with users able to connect and watch YouTube Live, 4K, and HDR videos, or “pin” videos to watch offline later.

 

CyberLink PowerDVD 19 Availability
PowerDVD 19 is available for purchase from CyberLink’s online store.

About Version 2 Limited
Version 2 Limited is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company develops and distributes IT products for Internet and IP-based networks, including communication systems, Internet software, security, network, and media products. Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 Limited offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition.  CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD.  With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com