How Innovation Enhanced Data Security Practices

I'm thrilled to share the incredible journey of the US Department of Labor (DOL) as they transition to a Zero Trust security model with Microsoft Entra ID. This transformation is a testament to the power of advanced identity management and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. The DOL has been working diligently to consolidate their identity systems and modernize authentication processes. By adopting Microsoft Entra ID, they have streamlined their identity management, enhanced security, and improved user experience. This includes the implementation of device-bound passkeys through the Microsoft Authenticator app and the addition of risk signals to Conditional Access policies. One of the key highlights of this transformation is the move from static Conditional Access policies to dynamic, risk-based policies. This shift ensures that access decisions are made based on real-time risk assessments, providing a higher level of security for both privileged and regular users. I’m very excited for the DOL as they embark on this journey - their efforts have not only strengthened their security posture but also reduced complexity and improved flexibility. As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the DOL's transformation is an inspiring example of how organizations can leverage advanced technologies to enhance security and drive innovation. I’d encourage you to read the entire blog to get inspired and find out how you can build a safer and more secure future for your business. #ZeroTrust #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftEntraID #Innovation #SecurityTransformation

In today’s environment, customer trust is inseparable from software security. Snowflake understands this deeply. As they continue to scale globally, they recognized that securing their software supply chain — starting with their container images — was essential to maintaining the trust they've built with customers. By deploying Chainguard Containers, Snowflake: ▪️ Reduced exposure to known vulnerabilities across production services ▪️ Improved operational efficiency by removing the overhead of constant patching ▪️ Strengthened compliance and audit readiness, supporting key initiatives like achieving FedRAMP High authorization Instead of treating security as a separate process, Snowflake embedded it directly into their development and deployment pipelines — accelerating innovation while reducing risk. It’s a great example of how leading companies are operationalizing security as a strategic advantage, not just a technical requirement. Read the full case study with Head of Product Security, Anoosh Saboori, here 👉 https://lnkd.in/evva2P7B

Mediatek, one of the leading semiconductor innovators, faced a challenge every enterprise is now facing: how to enable GenAI without putting IP at risk. They already had a dedicated DLP team and a full stack of network, application, and endpoint controls, but they found critical blind spots in the browser that traditional tools couldn't see. Sensitive data could be copied and pasted into unmanaged SaaS apps, engineers were able to expose proprietary chip designs to shadow GenAI tools, and malicious extensions had full access to browser sessions, cookies, and credentials. By adding LayerX Security they were instantly able to get ahead of these threats: –Caught sensitive data headed for GenAI platforms before leaving the browser –Automatically risky browser extensions and unauthorized web destinations –Enabled teams to innovate securely, knowing their IP stayed exactly where it belonged Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dTFefPqD