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How to Create a BYOD-Friendly Data Loss Prevention Policy
March 13, 2025
Blog
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 Security: Managing Third-Party Risk
February 18, 2025
Blog
BYOD Security: Managing Third-Party Risk
How a Call Center-Driven Healthcare Company is Tackling BYOD and Operational Efficiency
December 17, 2024
Blog
How a Call Center-Driven Healthcare Company is Tackling BYOD and Operational Efficiency
5 Myths About Remote Work Security: What Every IT Leader Should Know
June 12, 2024
Blog
5 Myths About Remote Work Security: What Every IT Leader Should Know
8-Step Process for Contractor Onboarding Success
Knowledge Article
8-Step Process for Contractor Onboarding Success
What Is Contractor Onboarding? Contractor onboarding is the process of integrating independent contractors or freelancers into a company, ensuring they understand their roles, responsibilities, and how to work effectively within the organization. This process differs from employee onboarding and focuses on legal compliance, clear communication, and efficient access to necessary tools and resources. The goal […]
Enforce DLP Policies for Installed Apps on Unmanaged or BYOD Computers
September 11, 2025
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Enforce DLP Policies for Installed Apps on Unmanaged or BYOD Computers
Today’s workforces aren’t just full-time employees sitting in the office. Contractors, consultants, and remote employees are a critical part of many organizations, but giving them secure access to company data isn’t easy. Personal devices, unmanaged laptops, and diverse software environments create real security challenges, especially when sensitive data is involved. Traditional solutions, like virtual desktops […]
Understanding Citrix Pricing and 6 Ways to Reduce Your Costs
Knowledge Article
Understanding Citrix Pricing and 6 Ways to Reduce Your Costs
Citrix does not publish a standard, public rate card, so exact pricing requires a custom quote from its sales team or an authorized partner. Based on recent IT procurement and market data, Citrix primarily uses per-user, per-month subscription pricing, with volume discounts that can reduce costs by 20% to 40% for large-scale enterprise deployments. In […]
Citrix VDI (Citrix DaaS): Key Features, Pros/Cons & Alternatives
Knowledge Article
Citrix VDI (Citrix DaaS): Key Features, Pros/Cons & Alternatives
TL;DR: Citrix VDI, now sold as Citrix DaaS, hosts desktops and applications centrally and streams them to any device. Best for BYOD and contractor workforces: Venn. Best for browser-delivered legacy apps: Cameyo by Google. Best for AWS-native desktops: Amazon WorkSpaces. Best for Microsoft estates: Azure Virtual Desktop. What Is Citrix VDI (Citrix DaaS)? Citrix VDI, […]
Azure Virtual Desktop Pricing in 2026 & 7 Ways to Cut Costs
Knowledge Article
Azure Virtual Desktop Pricing in 2026 & 7 Ways to Cut Costs
How Is Azure Virtual Desktop Priced? Azure Virtual Desktop pricing consists of two main components: user access rights and Azure infrastructure costs. User access rights are typically priced per user, while infrastructure costs are based on consumption, including virtual machines, storage, and networking. Organizations can also leverage existing eligible Windows or Microsoft 365 licenses to […]
Secure Work Files Stored Locally on any Unmanaged Laptop
September 9, 2025
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Secure Work Files Stored Locally on any Unmanaged Laptop
For organizations that rely on contractors, consultants, and remote employees, data exfiltration is one of the biggest security concerns. How can sensitive company files stay safe on devices that IT doesn’t fully control? With Venn, the answer is simple. Venn secures sensitive work files on unmanaged devices—without VDI or any form of virtualization or remote […]
Step Inside the Blue Border™
September 9, 2025
Explainer Videos
Step Inside the Blue Border™
For years, IT teams faced an impossible choice when it came to securing contractors and remote employees: Neither option is ideal. Both add unnecessary cost, complexity, and frustration for IT teams and workers alike. A better approach is needed. Introducing Venn: A Breakthrough in Remote Work Security Venn takes a completely different approach. Instead of […]
Azure Virtual Desktop: Pros/Cons, Pricing & Top 8 Alternatives
Knowledge Article
Azure Virtual Desktop: Pros/Cons, Pricing & Top 8 Alternatives
TL;DR: Azure Virtual Desktop delivers Windows desktops and apps from Azure, but cost, latency, and operational complexity push many teams to look elsewhere. Venn is best for securing unmanaged BYOD and contractor laptops without VDI, Windows 365 for fully managed Cloud PCs, Citrix DaaS for hybrid multi-cloud estates, and Amazon WorkSpaces for AWS-hosted desktops. What […]
VDI for Mac: How It Works, Challenges & Top Solutions in 2026
Knowledge Article
VDI for Mac: How It Works, Challenges & Top Solutions in 2026
What Is VDI and How Is It Used for Mac? Mac Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) enables organizations to host macOS environments or provide access to Windows or Linux workspaces from Apple hardware. Because of strict Apple licensing, hosting true macOS VDI requires physical Apple servers, whereas Windows workspaces can be accessed from a Mac using […]
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