Scott Lavery is the SVP of Marketing at Venn where he is responsible for developing and amplifying Venn’s brand voice and accelerating growth. Scott is an experienced marketing leader in the technology/SaaS space with over 15 years of experience in brand development, demand generation, and product marketing.
Beyond the Browser: The Hidden AI Risk No One Is Talking About
June 24, 2025
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Beyond the Browser: The Hidden AI Risk No One Is Talking About
AI Doesn’t Just Live in the Browser From Microsoft Copilot that’s embedded across the entire Microsoft Office Suite to generative AI tools built into locally installed design, coding, and analytics apps – AI is no longer just a cloud service you access via a web browser. AI is built into the operating systems and natively […]
Gartner Security & Risk 2025 Recap: Three Key Takeaways That Hit Home
June 18, 2025
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Gartner Security & Risk 2025 Recap: Three Key Takeaways That Hit Home
Last week, Venn exhibited at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit for the first time – and it couldn’t have come at a better time. The conversations were not only validating – they were fueled by a sense of urgency. Across dozens of interactions, three key themes kept surfacing from IT and security leaders […]
Endpoint DLP Best Practices (And Why Venn Is the Better Alternative)
June 4, 2025
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Endpoint DLP Best Practices (And Why Venn Is the Better Alternative)
Endpoint DLP Is Due for a Re-imagining As more organizations embrace remote work and hire contractors and consultants, traditional endpoint DLP (Data Loss Prevention) strategies are showing their age. Legacy approaches like full-device management, VDI, and agent-heavy endpoint solutions were designed primarily for company-owned laptops; not ideal for today’s work landscape where personal PCs and […]
Top Amazon Workspaces (AWS) Alternatives for BYOD Security
June 3, 2025
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Top Amazon Workspaces (AWS) Alternatives for BYOD Security
Securing remote and BYOD workforces with Amazon Workspaces (AWS) or other virtual desktop (VDI) platforms often means high costs, complex infrastructure, and user frustration from lag and latency. Venn is one of the simpler, smarter AWS alternatives. Powered by Secure Enclave technology, Venn isolates and protects work data locally on any BYOD or unmanaged device, […]
VDI is Dead: Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
April 1, 2025
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VDI is Dead: Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
Each week, the sales team at Venn meets with a multitude of potential customers and many of the conversations begin with the same exhausted tone… “We’re just done with VDI.” This statement always comes from senior IT leadership and is driven by frustration, fatigue from hearing complaints from end users, being tired of dealing with […]
Integrating Okta and Venn: Deliver Seamless Security for BYOD Workforces
February 24, 2025
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Integrating Okta and Venn: Deliver Seamless Security for BYOD Workforces
As remote work expands and organizations continue to utilize contractors, consultants and third parties for strategic, business-critical work – securing corporate applications and data is more critical (and complicated) than ever. While Okta excels at identity and access management (IAM), it does not protect sensitive data or endpoints – especially on unmanaged, personally owned devices. […]
Secure Enclave Cyber Security: Reduce Risks in 2025 – Venn
February 7, 2025
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Secure Enclave Cyber Security: Reduce Risks in 2025 – Venn
IT leaders understand that security is a critical component of their systems and technological choices, now more than ever. The main challenge is understanding all the threats and choosing the right solutions to prevent them. While cyber risks vary by industry and geography, every organization must defend against fundamental threats. In this blog, we outline […]
Comparing Zoom Performance: Secure Enclave vs. VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
February 3, 2025
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Comparing Zoom Performance: Secure Enclave vs. VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
In today’s world of remote work, Zoom has become an indispensable tool for virtual meetings, team collaboration, and real-time communication. But for organizations that are currently utilizing (or scoping) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to address security and compliance for BYOD and remote users, a crucial question arises: What’s the difference in Zoom performance when running […]
How Recent Citrix Vulnerabilities Highlight the Flaws in VDI for Data Security
January 22, 2025
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How Recent Citrix Vulnerabilities Highlight the Flaws in VDI for Data Security
Recent Citrix vulnerabilities have exposed critical security flaws in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems, underscoring the inherent risks of VDI’s centralized architecture. Among these vulnerabilities are: Privilege Escalation (CVE-2024-8068): Found in Citrix Session Recording, this vulnerability allows attackers to gain elevated privileges, such as access to the NetworkService account, enabling deeper infiltration into systems. Remote […]
