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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 […]

Venn® Achieves 300% YoY ARR Growth in 2024 as the Leading Innovator of BYOD Security
January 29, 2025
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Venn® Achieves 300% YoY ARR Growth in 2024 as the Leading Innovator of BYOD Security

New York, NY- January 29, 2025 – Venn®, the leader in BYOD security technology today announced significant company momentum, including 300% year-over-year Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) growth. Venn is the innovator behind the world’s first purpose-built technology for natively securing business applications and data on personal, unmanaged, or third-party managed computers (BYOD: Bring Your Own […]

Working Locally vs. Hosting Remotely: How to Enable BYOD Security Without VDI
January 27, 2025
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Working Locally vs. Hosting Remotely: How to Enable BYOD Security Without VDI

For securing company data and applications on BYOD or unmanaged devices, IT and security teams can choose between solutions that allow employees and contractors to work locally (i.e. from the device’s hard drive) or solutions that remotely host applications and data (i.e. virtual desktops/DaaS). While working locally leverages the device’s own hardware for processing and […]

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 […]

How a Secure Enclave Solves BYOD Challenges
January 9, 2025
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How a Secure Enclave Solves BYOD Challenges

As Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) becomes more prevalent, the need for robust security measures grows. BYOD empowers employees with flexibility and choice, but it poses unique challenges for IT and security teams. When employees have direct access to sensitive data from their personal devices, IT teams need a way to protect data while also […]

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 […]

Can Companies Really Secure Sensitive Data on Unmanaged Laptops?
December 20, 2024
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Can Companies Really Secure Sensitive Data on Unmanaged Laptops?

Our Product Manager, Chris Johnson, recently sat down with us to discuss why there is so much skepticism around BYOD security, and how companies can, in fact, protect company data on unmanaged laptops. Security is about minimizing risk, especially when it comes to working from personal devices. Traditional solutions often involve giving IT full control over […]

How to Navigate the Wild West of BYOD Security
December 19, 2024
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How to Navigate the Wild West of BYOD Security

Work is changing – where we work from, when we work, what device we work on, and who owns the device. If you’ve already transitioned to letting your employees own and work on the computer of their choice, you’re likely enjoying the many benefits of ‘getting out of the hardware business’. Bring Your Own Device […]

How a Call Center-Driven Healthcare Company is Tackling BYOD and Operational Efficiency
December 17, 2024
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How a Call Center-Driven Healthcare Company is Tackling BYOD and Operational Efficiency

As the healthcare industry continues to adapt to modern challenges, one leading organization found itself at a crossroads. With a workforce of 2,000 remote employees—and plans to expand by adding hundreds of independent contractors—its existing approach to IT was becoming unsustainable. Between strict regulatory requirements, rising costs, and a growing need for operational efficiency, the […]