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Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: Comparing Solutions for Remote Work
May 13, 2025
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Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: Comparing Solutions for Remote Work
According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average breach cost was $4.88 million in 2024, with remote work contributing to longer breach lifecycles and higher costs. As employees increasingly use personal devices outside of IT’s control, businesses need to develop and strengthen data loss prevention best practices. This guide explains […]
BYOD vs Company-Owned Devices: Myths and Truths
April 29, 2025
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BYOD vs Company-Owned Devices: Myths and Truths
To enable remote work, businesses typically opt to either provision workers with company-owned laptops or allow them to use their personal laptops for work (aka “bring your own device (BYOD)”). In evaluating BYOD vs company-owned laptops, IT managers weigh security, budget, and user satisfaction before finalizing a policy. But it’s important to explore myths vs […]
DaaS Solutions: 5 Platforms to Compare and a Game-Changing Alternative
April 17, 2025
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DaaS Solutions: 5 Platforms to Compare and a Game-Changing Alternative
Companies have long been enabling remote workers to use personal, BYOD computers for work. But when securing unmanaged devices for remote work, the right security solutions are needed. DaaS solutions (Desktop as a Service) are one such category of products that companies utilize to ensure company data security for remote employees and contractors. DaaS solutions […]
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 […]
Hybrid Work Security: How to Enable Remote Work Without Risk
March 20, 2025
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Hybrid Work Security: How to Enable Remote Work Without Risk
Hybrid work – where employees spend part of their time working remotely and part of their time at the office – has become incredibly popular. In fact, 15% more professional workers now work remotely at least part of the time compared to 2020, rising from 70% to 80%. But this new norm has put hybrid […]
Remote Work Technology: Essential Tools for Distributed Teams
March 18, 2025
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Remote Work Technology: Essential Tools for Distributed Teams
Remote and hybrid work have become the norm for many organizations, and to support a distributed workforce, companies need to invest in the right remote work technology. This post covers essential technology for remote work, how to manage company-issued laptops vs. employee-owned laptops, and what to consider when setting up your remote work infrastructure. Remote […]
How to Create a BYOD-Friendly Data Loss Prevention Policy
March 13, 2025
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How to Create a BYOD-Friendly Data Loss Prevention Policy
Creating and implementing a data loss prevention policy is a critical security measure for organizations today. But many DLP policies prioritize security at the cost of usability, which leads to employee frustration and, in turn, security workarounds–ultimately increasing the risk of data leaks and shadow IT. Achieving this balance is challenging, as implementing DLP policies […]
BYOD Implementation: An 8-Step Guide to Secure BYOD Enablement
February 28, 2025
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BYOD Implementation: An 8-Step Guide to Secure BYOD Enablement
As remote work continues to grow and companies hire more contractors and offshore workers, BYOD implementation has become a priority for businesses looking to boost flexibility and reduce costs. But allowing employees to use personal laptops for work introduces security and compliance risks that organizations can’t afford to overlook. A successful BYOD implementation strategy should […]
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. […]
