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Security Best Practices in the Aftermath of the Snowflake Data Breach
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Security Best Practices in the Aftermath of the Snowflake Data Breach

Data warehousing giant Snowflake disclosed on May 23, 2024, that they experienced a data breach affecting at least 165 of its customers. Since Snowflake’s customers are industry giants such as LiveNation and Santander Bank, this incident is already shaping up to be one of the most significant data breaches in history. Snowflake has not yet […]

Or Eshed - July 07, 2024 Read more
The TLS Paradox: How Traffic Encryption Is Actually Leaving You Exposed
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The TLS Paradox: How Traffic Encryption Is Actually Leaving You Exposed

Web traffic encryption (AKA SSL, TLS, HTTPS) has long been the norm for most web services, particularly so for corporate SaaS applications such as Salesforce, Microsoft Outlook 365, and Skype. To help protect this traffic from eavesdropping and potential sensitive data exposure, end-to-end encryption is a critical and effective security measure for reducing risk. Organizations, […]

Or Eshed - June 06, 2024 Read more
What is Shadow IT?
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What is Shadow IT?

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, […]

Or Eshed - January 01, 2024 Read more
What is URL Filtering?
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What is URL Filtering?

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 […]

Or Eshed - January 01, 2024 Read more
Malicious Browser Extensions: Threats and Security Solutions
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Malicious Browser Extensions: Threats and Security Solutions

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 […]

Or Eshed - December 12, 2023 Read more
BYOD Alternatives for Your Enterprise
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BYOD Alternatives for Your Enterprise

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 […]

Or Eshed - December 12, 2023 Read more
The Importance of a DLP Solution for Your Enterprise
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The Importance of a DLP Solution for Your Enterprise

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 […]

Or Eshed - December 12, 2023 Read more
The Future of Enterprise Browsers
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The Future of Enterprise Browsers

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, […]

Or Eshed - November 11, 2023 Read more
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Alternatives you Should Consider
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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Alternatives you Should Consider

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 […]

Or Eshed - October 10, 2023 Read more
Shadow IT in the Hybrid Work Era
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Shadow IT in the Hybrid Work Era

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 […]

Or Eshed - October 10, 2023 Read more