Continued leadership in open and transparent security

Elastic Security is reinforcing its commitment to transparency by opening a new public repository, protections-artifacts, which contains the complete set of protection rules and signatures used by Elastic Endpoint Security to combat threats across Windows, macOS, and Linux. This initiative extends their open-source philosophy, allowing users full visibility into the detection logic and updates, promoting a collaborative relationship with users and researchers. Elastic argues that such transparency enhances security by empowering users with knowledge about their security measures and by encouraging open feedback and collaboration. While acknowledging potential criticisms and risks, such as increased scrutiny and the possibility of competitors using their logic, Elastic advocates for a shift in the industry towards greater openness, believing that this approach will ultimately enhance security for everyone. They invite ongoing dialogue and contributions from the community, aiming to set a precedent for transparency in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP).