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.
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 […]
How Unmanaged Devices Are Worsening the Ransomware Crisis for Companies
October 31, 2024
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How Unmanaged Devices Are Worsening the Ransomware Crisis for Companies
The latest Microsoft Digital Defense Report sheds light on a troubling trend for businesses: unmanaged devices, particularly those used by remote workers, have become prime targets in ransomware attacks. Microsoft reports that a staggering 80-90% of ransomware attacks over the past year began with compromised, unmanaged devices. With the increasing reliance on Bring Your Own […]
Venn is Changing the Virtual Desktop Game With a Local Alternative
October 14, 2024
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Venn is Changing the Virtual Desktop Game With a Local Alternative
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) has long been the solution companies turn to for maintaining security and compliance on unmanaged laptops. But VDI is notorious for hindering productivity due to connectivity issues, latency, and incompatibility with local, native workflows on end-user laptops. As work and life continue to overlap, workforces become more geographically dispersed, and companies […]
PCI DSS 4.0: Securing Remote Work on Personal Devices
August 26, 2024
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PCI DSS 4.0: Securing Remote Work on Personal Devices
PCI DSS 4.0 (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4.0) introduced several updates and new requirements to improve payment security and adapt to emerging security threats. In this blog, we’ll provide an overview of the key changes and how they apply to remote work on personal or unmanaged laptops, as well as how Venn […]
Harnessing the Power of BYOD Laptops for Sustainable Computing
August 13, 2024
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Harnessing the Power of BYOD Laptops for Sustainable Computing
Today, technology plays a pivotal role in our lives, both personally and professionally. And with more people working remote or hybrid, the lines between our personal and business lives continue to blur. We context switch moment to moment, which sometimes leads to people ignoring their company’s policies against using work computers for personal needs. Why […]
Exploring Remote Work Trends: Millennials + Gen Z Lead the Way
August 2, 2024
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Exploring Remote Work Trends: Millennials + Gen Z Lead the Way
In the rapidly evolving and dynamic workplace of today, organizations are tirelessly exploring strategies to recruit and sustain their best employees. One of the most significant shifts in the workforce has been the rise of remote work and the demand for more flexibility in the workplace. This trend is particularly evident among Millennials and Gen […]
