Scott Lavery
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 […]
Reducing Your Citrix VDI Footprint: How the Market is Re-Thinking BYOD Security
January 7, 2025
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Reducing Your Citrix VDI Footprint: How the Market is Re-Thinking BYOD Security
To best understand why the market is re-thinking VDI for securing unmanaged and BYOD computers, look no further than our recent discussions with a well-known wholesaler and retailer who engaged with the Venn team to discuss reducing the company’s reliance on Citrix VDI. The prospect is facing mounting challenges with their Citrix environment, particularly in […]
8 Questions to Help you Build Your Secure BYO-PC Program
November 6, 2024
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8 Questions to Help you Build Your Secure BYO-PC Program
The growing trend of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and BYO-PC (Bring Your Own PC) laptops requires attention from organizations and CIOs. By building a Secure BYO-PC program, IT leaders can ensure they drive employee productivity, enhance organizational cost savings and increase employee satisfaction. In this blog post, we detail the 8 questions you should […]
