Shadow IT is the phenomenon of employees using IT systems, devices, software, applications, and services within an organization without explicit approval from the IT department. Employees usually choose this path when the available IT solutions provided by their organization do not meet their needs, are too cumbersome, or are perceived as inefficient. As a result, […]
URL filtering is the security process for blocking or allowing access to specific websites based on their URLs. The primary objective is to prevent users from accessing content that is deemed inappropriate, harmful, or not related to their tasks. This widely popular Internet usage policy is often implemented in various environments, from workplaces to educational […]
In 2019, a network of browser extensions, primarily for Chrome, was revealed to have been scraping sensitive data from as many as four million users. The scraped data included PII, browsing history, medical information, and more. The data was then monetized through a commercialization scheme. This breach became known as the DataSpii incident, and it […]
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) has become a popular strategy for many enterprises, aiming to blend the convenience of personal devices with professional requirements. But is BYOD able to live up to its promise for increased flexibility and heightened productivity? In reality, BYOD introduces serious cybersecurity challenges. This is not to say BYOD shouldn’t be […]
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions help enterprises protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or exfiltration. For example, ensuring that intellectual property, personal information, financial records, and health records, are not lost, misused, or accessed by unauthorized individuals. As such, DLPs are a key solution in the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and stack. This blog post dives […]
With businesses shifting to cloud-based services and remote or hybrid work becoming ubiquitous, the web browser has become the central hub of enterprise productivity. As such, it also requires dedicated security controls. Enterprise browsers and extensions are the security solutions that protect against web-borne threats and risks that exploit the browser. In this blog post, […]
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Alternatives you Should Consider Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a remote connectivity technology that operates by hosting a user’s desktop environment on a remote server/virtual machine. This makes the desktop accessible from any device with an internet connection. With VDIs, organizations get flexibility for remote work, since VDIs free employees from having […]
Globalization and cloudification have enabled the adoption of remote and hybrid work models. This new workstyle provides businesses and employees with unprecedented flexibility, access to a global talent pool, and the ability to expand to new markets, among several other benefits. However, it has also driven a new risky practice: Shadow IT. “Shadow IT” is […]
In recent years, the browser has become the core working interface. However, web-borne cyber attacks and data breaches can compromise sensitive data, disrupt business operations, and even lead to financial losses. IT teams are responsible for implementing robust cybersecurity practices controls that protect against malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, pasting sensitive data into ChatGPT, and other […]
The browser security industry is rapidly gaining prominence and capturing significant attention in the cybersecurity landscape. A number of browser security companies have been established as an answer to the market’s demand for securing the most popular organizational workspace. Without browser security solutions, CISOs are left to trust cloud security solutions, which were designed to […]
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