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Island Browser: Features, Cost, Limitations and Alternatives [2026]
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Island Browser: Features, Cost, Limitations and Alternatives [2026]
What Is Island Enterprise Browser?  Island Enterprise Browser is a Chromium-based web browser for enterprise environments. It focuses on security, compliance, and centralized control, differentiating it from consumer-focused browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Island integrates with existing IT and security infrastructure to give organizations granular visibility and management over employee browser activity, enabling secure […]
What Is the ABC Test? A Guide for Hiring Contractors
December 9, 2025
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What Is the ABC Test? A Guide for Hiring Contractors
Hiring independent contractors offers organizations flexibility, speed, and access to specialized talent. But in many states—especially California—properly classifying workers is not just a best practice, it’s a legal requirement. At the center of this conversation is the ABC Test: the standard increasingly used to determine whether a worker is truly an independent contractor or must […]
Onboarding Contractors: VDI Was Drastically Delaying Productivity. That’s When Venn Stepped in.
December 9, 2025
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Onboarding Contractors: VDI Was Drastically Delaying Productivity. That’s When Venn Stepped in.
A leading smart-home HVAC manufacturer with thousands of contractors in the field needed a way to enable their users to be as productive as possible – as quickly as possible. They also needed a way to ensure their contractor workforce wasn’t exposing the business to unnecessary risk. A virtual desktop was selected many years ago, […]
VPN Tunneling: Protocols, Security Risks, and Alternatives
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VPN Tunneling: Protocols, Security Risks, and Alternatives
What Is VPN Tunneling? VPN tunneling is a process that creates a secure, encrypted pathway for your data to travel between your device and a VPN server. It is the core technology that a Virtual Private Network (VPN) uses to protect your online activity and privacy. How VPN tunneling works: This technology is used by […]
ZTNA in 2026: How It Works, Use Cases, and Best Practices
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ZTNA in 2026: How It Works, Use Cases, and Best Practices
What Is Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)?  ZTNA, or Zero Trust Network Access, is a security model that provides secure access to applications and resources by verifying user identity and device posture before granting access. It is a modern alternative to traditional VPNs, which connects users to a network; ZTNA grants access to specific applications, […]
SOC 2 Compliance in 2026: Requirements, Controls, and Best Practices
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SOC 2 Compliance in 2026: Requirements, Controls, and Best Practices
What Is SOC 2 Compliance?  SOC 2 is a framework developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for managing and securing customer data based on five “Trust Services Criteria”: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. It assesses how well a service organization’s controls protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle, demanding companies […]
Gartner Recognizes Venn in Endpoint Access Isolation Category on Latest Hype Cycle for Workspace Security Report
December 2, 2025
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Gartner Recognizes Venn in Endpoint Access Isolation Category on Latest Hype Cycle for Workspace Security Report
The workplace is no longer confined to the office – and endpoints are no longer just company-issued devices. Today, contractors, consultants, and remote employees often work on their own laptops – devices IT can’t directly manage or secure. How to protect these BYOD endpoints is now a top priority, especially in regulated industries like finance, […]
Microsoft Intune: Features, Licensing, Limitations and Alternatives
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Microsoft Intune: Features, Licensing, Limitations and Alternatives
What Is Microsoft Intune?  Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based endpoint management solution that helps organizations manage, secure, and protect apps and devices like PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. It unifies security and device management in one platform, allowing administrators to set policies for security and compliance, deploy software, and protect company data. It’s a part […]
XDR in 2026: Use Cases, Challenges, and Best Practices
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XDR in 2026: Use Cases, Challenges, and Best Practices
What Is Extended Detection and Response (XDR)?  XDR, or Extended Detection and Response, is a cybersecurity solution that collects and analyzes security data from multiple sources, including endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and email, to detect and respond to threats more comprehensively. It provides a unified view of an organization’s security posture, which helps to reduce […]