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Talon Insights: Attackers Don’t Vacation, But They Definitely Visit Resorts 

I started writing this after a week in Sicily (which I cannot recommend more highly to anyone considering a week away). Then the big MGM cyberattack news hit, and the timing was eerie. I am only hours back home from the CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2023 conference in Las Vegas, and they were still doing things on...

by Jonathan Sander, Lead Sales Engineer

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7 Steps for Crafting a Robust Enterprise Browser Security Policy

As we’ve written throughout this Enterprise Browser Security 101 series, the need for a comprehensive approach to enterprise browser security has never been more critical. Your organization’s web browser is the gateway to work, which means it’s the gateway to sensitive information and, subsequently, risk. A weak link in your overall security strategy can expose...

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Zero Trust with Talon: Fortifying the Enterprise Browser for Unmanaged Devices and Beyond

Turning a Blind Eye to Unmanaged Devices is No Longer an Option The tide has turned: Remote work and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives are no longer outliers but common practice. With this transition comes an increasing reliance on unmanaged devices—smartphones, tablets, and personal laptops that are not directly supervised by a company’s IT...

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Talon Selected as 2023 SINET16 Innovator Award Winner

Talon Recognized for Innovative Approach of Powering and Protecting Any User, In Any Location, On Any Device with Its Enterprise Browser Security Portfolio Tel Aviv, Israel – September 12, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced it was selected as a SINET16 Innovator for 2023. The SINET16 recognizes the...

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The Hidden Dangers of Browser Extensions and How Talon Protects Your Enterprise 

Browser extensions have become an integral part of our online experience. These handy tools often provide convenience, increased functionality, and a smoother user journey. However, beneath this veneer of utility lies a potential threat that cannot be ignored—malicious extensions. These rogue extensions can engage in a variety of nefarious activities, including stealing personal data, injecting...

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Why Your Employees Should Be Your First Line of Security Defense

In the modern digital era, cybersecurity is often likened to an arms race. While organizations shore up their defenses with cutting-edge solutions, cyber adversaries relentlessly innovate to find new attack vectors. But what if your most potent weapon in this never-ending struggle is not just your software, but your employees? Yes, training your workforce can...

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Talon Cyber Security Unveils Digital Experience Capabilities to Deliver Industry Leading End-User Experiences for Modern Organizations

New Capabilities Empower IT Teams with Advanced Insights to Bolster Productivity Across the Enterprise Tel Aviv, Israel – August 23, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced new digital experience capabilities available in the Talon Enterprise Browser. The capabilities arm IT teams with advanced metrics on device, application, and...

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Talon Cyber Security Recognized in Four 2023 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ Reports

Industry Reports Position Enterprise Browsers at the Forefront of Transformation for Modern IT and Security Environments  Tel Aviv, Israel – August 17, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced it has been recognized in four separate Gartner Hype Cycle reports this year: the Hype Cycle for Endpoint Security, 20231,...

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Talon Insights: Usability and Cyber Security: A Dream Romance or a Nightmarish Date?

Have you ever noticed that you’re almost never asked to change your password on Amazon, Google, Netflix, social networks, or other applications that you use daily, sometimes even hourly – applications that if you were to lose access to, you’d feel like something special was taken away? These applications hold a lot of private information, often,...

by Chen Siedner, Customer Success Manager

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Feature Spotlight: Strengthen Security with Talon’s Enhanced DLP Capabilities

In a world where digital frontiers expand every day, the importance of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) continues to grow exponentially. Talon Cyber Security has been a driving force in shaping this landscape with our Chromium-based Enterprise Browser. While our robust DLP capabilities have set industry standards, we’re excited to highlight some of the latest features...

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Best Practices for Creating and Implementing a Browser Security Strategy

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the enterprise environment is becoming more intertwined with the web. The inescapable truth is that browsers are now the gateway to business. As we navigate this paradigm, it becomes evident that a sound browser security strategy is not merely an added advantage but a necessity While the previous post on...

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Talon and Menlo Security Interoperability

The way that we work has fundamentally changed, thanks to the boom of SaaS applications and modern work models. While the way we work, the applications we use, and even where we work has been modernized, the way that IT and security teams enable workers has not had that same level of evolution. To put...

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Talon Insights: Two Months In

Welcome to a new blog series called Talon Insights! Talon is nothing without the people who come to work every day to make cybersecurity better. That’s why we’ve asked a few of them to share their perspectives. This series is a reflection of their passion for cybersecurity and their knowledge about our suite of products....

by Jonathan Sander, Lead Sales Engineer

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Talon Cyber Security Integrates with Amazon Security Lake and Joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program

New Integration Provides Customers with Unprecedented Visibility into Managed and Unmanaged Endpoints Tel Aviv, Israel – August 2, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading provider of enterprise browser technology, today announced it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program and that its Enterprise Browser is now integrated with...

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Celebrating Teamwork and Strategy at Talon’s QBR in Cape Cod

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with its serene beaches and idyllic coastal charm, became the backdrop for an unforgettable week as our Talon team gathered for a remarkable Quarterly Business Review (QBR) last week. Cape Cod was a stunningly beautiful locale that was a fitting backdrop for an event filled with insights, camaraderie, and of course, some...

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Talon Cyber Security Delivers Most Complete Enterprise Browser Security Portfolio with the Launch of the Talon Extension

New Extension Furthers Talon’s Market Leadership Position, Delivers Value for Customers Regardless of Browser Type Tel Aviv, Israel – July 25, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading provider of enterprise browser technology, today announced the availability of the Talon Extension, a new enterprise browser security solution that provides customers with visibility and protection for...

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The Evolution of Web-based Work and its Impact on Enterprise Browser Security

The digital transformation of the modern workplace, catalyzed by the pandemic and a rising trend of remote work, has dramatically reshaped the way we perceive work. This profound shift, while unlocking new avenues for productivity and flexibility, also poses unprecedented challenges to enterprise browser security. In this blog post, let’s delve into the nexus between...

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Extracting Passwords from Google Chrome: A Weakness Explored

Whether for personal use or work purposes, users often rely on web browsers to store their passwords. However, a recent YouTube video by cybersecurity researcher and educator, John Hammond, sheds light on a weakness within Google Chrome’s password manager that puts many passwords at risk. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the highlights of...

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Why is Enterprise Browser Security Essential for Your Business?

In the interconnected landscape of the modern world, the significance of enterprise browser security continues to escalate. As businesses weave their operations deeper into the digital fabric, the requirement to protect these operations has turned from an option into an obligation. But why exactly is enterprise browser security so essential for your business? What’s the...

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Talon Cyber Security Recognized in 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 

Tel Aviv, Israel — June 28, 2023 — Talon Cyber Security, the leading provider of enterprise browser technology, today announced it has been recognized in the 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards for its collaboration with Microsoft for Startups. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence...

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The Power of Contribution: Open Source Unleashed

Open-source software – it’s the unsung hero powering innovation and collaboration in the tech world. Take Chromium, for example. This open-source powerhouse is the foundation for many of our most beloved web browsers. As we shared in a previous post, over 20 million lines of Chromium code are continuously vetted by volunteer hackers worldwide. This...

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Enterprise Browser Security Explained in Exactly 100 Words

Enterprise browser security is the cornerstone of safe online business operations. It’s a comprehensive strategy to secure browsing activities from cyber threats like malware, phishing, and data breaches. Its importance is profound as businesses increasingly rely on the internet, SaaS, and web-based applications for operations, and cyber threats become more sophisticated. Enterprise browser security isn’t...

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What is Enterprise Browser Security?

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the term “enterprise browser security” is gaining increasing relevance and importance. The digital presence of businesses, regardless of their size, is more essential than ever, opening a whole new panorama of opportunities, but also a potential Pandora’s box of threats. But what is enterprise browser security? And why does it...

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Talon Takes Flight at Team8 CISO Summit 2023

At Talon, we believe in the power of collaboration to spearhead change. It’s an outlook that resonates powerfully with Team8’s vision of a cybersecurity village tackling cyber threats. This year, we’re thrilled to announce that Talon is joining this dynamic cybersecurity village by participating in Team8’s esteemed CISO Summit in Tel Aviv, Israel. The CISO...

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Malicious Browser Extensions: What You Need to Know

With the browser such an essential part of our work and personal lives, browser extensions have become common tools to improve productivity, security, and enhance the overall online experience. They enable users to customize their web browser by making it their own and help lend a hand for various online tasks. However, as with anything...

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Insurance Leader Lemonade Selects the Talon Enterprise Browser

Company Leverages Talon to Navigate Post-Acquisition Business Integrations and Secure Unmanaged Devices Across Its Environment Tel Aviv, Israel – June 8, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced that Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND) has chosen the Talon Enterprise Browser to more easily navigation post-acquisition business integrations and to secure...

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Navigating the GenAI Landscape – How Businesses are Coping and How Talon Can Help 

As the race among big tech companies to develop advanced generative AI tools intensifies, concerns about data security and confidentiality are paramount. Recently, it was reported that Apple has imposed restrictions on the internal usage of AI tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft-owned GitHub’s Copilot. Considering this, the Talon Browser merges as a robust solution,...

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Safeguarding Enterprises: Mapping Talon to CSMA

Today, many businesses rely on a disjointed collection of independent security solutions and point products to safeguard data and defend against attacks. These disjointed security implementations are inherently complex and costly to deploy, administer, and scale. Even worse, they often leave security gaps and blind spots, opening the door for threat actors. What is CSMA?...

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Empowering Enterprise Browser Security: Mapping Talon to MITRE Frameworks

Talon’s Enterprise Browser is an advanced enterprise browser that offers a secure, efficient, and easy-to-use web browsing experience for employees and 3rd parties. Talon’s Enterprise Browser’s hardened security features, which include malware scanning, zero trust authentication and data loss prevention capabilities ensure that any user–no matter their device, location, or the web application they’re using—is...

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Solve the Challenges Posed by Foreign Operations with Talon’s Enterprise Browser

For global organizations, securing sensitive data and applications as employees travel or work internationally can be a daunting challenge to navigate. Different countries have different laws and practices that companies must adhere to when they operate in foreign regions – creating a complex web that becomes risky when compounded by geopolitical tensions.    For an example, look...

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Make Regulation Compliance Easy with the Talon Enterprise Browser

Complying with regulations like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2 is critical for organizations operating in industries that handle sensitive data, such as healthcare, finance, and technology. Compliance ensures that the organization is meeting the necessary standards for data security, privacy, and integrity, and is protecting its customers’ and employees’ confidential information. Non-compliance can result...

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Talon Cyber Security Recognized in Gartner® Report on The Future of Enterprise Browsers

The Talon Enterprise Browser Empowers Customers to Secure Any User, On Any Device, In Any Location Tel Aviv, Israel – May 11, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced it was recognized in the April 2023 Gartner report on the future of enterprise browsers. According to the report, “by...

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Feature Spotlight: Talon’s Integration with Microsoft Purview Information Protection

With this integration, the Talon Enterprise Browser provides enhanced file control granularity, allowing for conditioning file controls based on the Microsoft Office file’s sensitivity label, determined by the MPIP classification process. What is MPIP? Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP) is a set of tools and services offered by Microsoft to help organizations protect sensitive information...

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Feature Spotlight: Continual Device Posture Checks

Device Posture Checks are security assessments that evaluate the security posture of devices connected to a network. They ensure that all devices meet specific security standards, such as running the latest antivirus software, having specific client certificates installed, and using up-to-date operating systems. By conducting device posture checks, organizations can identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks...

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Talon Cyber Security Announces New Integrations with CrowdStrike

Talon’s Enterprise Browser Expands Integrations with CrowdStrike Falcon Platform to Provide Powerful Security Control for Customers Tel Aviv, Israel – April 25, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced new integrations with CrowdStrike, a leader in cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, to enable comprehensive threat...

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Talon Cyber Security Named Winner of the Global InfoSec Awards 

Talon Named Browser Security Market Leader in 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards  Tel Aviv, Israel – April 24, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced it has received the 2023 Market Leader in Browser Security award from Cyber Defense Magazine, the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine.   “It has...

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Introducing Talon’s ChatGPT Secure Assistant

ChatGPT is an innovative language model designed to facilitate intelligent conversations with humans by interpreting natural language and contextual hints to generate pertinent and significant replies. However, with this power comes the responsibility to protect user data and ensure that the system is not vulnerable to cyber-attacks. In this blog post, we will explore the...

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Protecting Chromium with the Enterprise Browser 

The Chromium project is the open-source foundation of several popular web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave, as well as the newly emerging secure enterprise browsers. Built on technologies such as the Blink rendering engine and the V8 JavaScript engine, Chromium aims to deliver fast, reliable, and secure web browsing experiences. However, due...

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Talon Cyber Security Named Winner in the 2023 Globee® Cybersecurity Awards 

Company Recognized for Delivering Industry’s First Enterprise Browser for Mobile  Tel Aviv, Israel – March 30, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced that the Globee Awards, organizers of the world’s premier business awards programs, have named Talon as a Gold Winner in the Innovation of the Year category.  ...

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Feature Spotlight: Secure File Scanning with Talon

If your organization is built in the cloud, you’re probably working mainly in a web browser, uploading and downloading a wide variety of files. It’s important to exercise extreme caution when dealing with files, particularly when working in the cloud. These files can contain malware that may compromise a device, steal personal information, or even provide...

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Latest LastPass Security Incident Highlights the Shifting Personal and Work Life Dynamic 

A recent LastPass data breach has caused concern after a senior DevOps engineer’s personal device was compromised. The threat actor installed keylogger malware on the engineer’s home computer, allowing them to exploit a vulnerability in third-party software and gain unauthorized access to cloud backups. This breach resulted in the theft of sensitive data, including system...

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VDI vs. Enterprise Browsers: Why Enterprise Browsers Are Your Top VDI Alternative

In our previous post in this series, we explained why enterprise browsers provide a great alternative to VDI solutions like Citrix or VMware Horizon. Enterprise browsers overcome the inherent operational and UX constraints of VDI and DaaS solutions by embedding advanced security functionality directly into the browser. Unlike VDI or DaaS solutions, which host desktop...

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Breach Analysis: Envoy Security Incident 

In February 2023, Australian software giant Atlassian disclosed a security incident involving Envoy, a workplace management services startup. In short, a hacking group dubbed SiegedSec leaked data on Telegram, claiming to have stolen it from Atlassian. Diving into the details, the threat actors used stolen employee credentials to perform an account takeover attack (ATO) and...

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Talon Enterprise Browser Now Available in AWS Marketplace

Leading Browser Security Solution Made Easily Available to AWS Customers Tel Aviv, Israel – March 2, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced the availability of Talon’s Enterprise Browser in AWS Marketplace. The availability of Talon in AWS Marketplace allows AWS customers to purchase and deploy the Talon browser...

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Top Citrix VDI Alternatives to Consider in 2023 

In our previous blog post in this series, we explained how many businesses are using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions like Citrix and VMware Horizon to extend enterprise applications to hybrid workers, third parties, and unmanaged devices. VDI solutions help protect confidential data, but they are expensive to deploy, difficult to administer, slow-performing, and vulnerable...

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Talon Cyber Security Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to Talon Cyber Security to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure TEL AVIV, Israel – February 23, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, a leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced the availability of the Talon Enterprise Browser in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online...

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Talon’s Browser Bites: The Browser Security News Digest, February 2023

Welcome back to Talon’s Browser Bites, your go-to source of news for everything browser security, including vulnerabilities, recent breaches, and how to best detect and prevent attacks. A lot of impactful headlines have emerged over the past few weeks, so let’s dive straight in… Reddit says hackers accessed employee data following phishing attack In February,...

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Why You Need to Look for an Alternative to VDI Solutions like Citrix 

Cloud-based services, hybrid work models, and SaaS solutions are fundamentally changing the way businesses operate and creating new challenges for corporate IT and security organizations.  Many businesses are adopting virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions like Citrix and VMware Horizon to securely extend enterprise applications and data to hybrid workers, third parties, and unmanaged devices. But...

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Breach Analysis: CircleCI Security Incident

CircleCI, a CI/CD platform, recently experienced a security incident where an attacker used malware to steal an SSO session token, impersonate an employee, and access customer data. This blog provides a brief overview of what happened and explains how enterprise browsers can help defend against these types of attacks. The timeline of the CircleCI breach...

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Talon Cyber Security Recognized in 2022 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Endpoint Security

Talon’s Enterprise Browser Simplifies and Improves Endpoint Security for Modern Enterprises Tel Aviv, Israel – January 17, 2023 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced it was recognized in the December 2022 Gartner Hype Cycle for Endpoint Security. “Gartner Hype Cycles provide a graphic representation of the maturity and adoption...

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A Look Back at 2022 – A Banner Year in Talon History 

As we look back and reflect on 2022, we incredibly proud with how much we have grown as a company, the multitude of milestones, and the amazing customers and partners that we have the fortune to work with.  With 2023 upon us, it felt right to lay out our 2022 milestones not only so that...

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Talon Cyber Security Unveils Research on How Third-Party Workers Contribute to Enterprise Risk

Survey Results Reveal Multitude of Actions, Devices, and Security Tools that Leave Organizations Vulnerable Tel Aviv, Israel – December 20, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today published its 2022 Third-Party Risk Report, unveiling an analysis of the ways that third-party workers increase security risks that leave organizations vulnerable to...

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Now is the time to think about VDI alternatives

Many businesses use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions to provide remote workers and third parties secure access to enterprise applications and to protect confidential data.  Simply put, VDI solutions host desktop instances on secure servers in corporate data centers. Authorized users can access these desktop instances remotely from any location, using any device. VDI solutions...

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Feature Spotlight: Application Login Restrictions

Welcome back to Talon’s Feature Spotlight series, where our product team gives you the rundown on key new features in our award-winning Enterprise Browser. In this post, we review an exciting enhancement that lets you tightly control access to SaaS solutions and web apps based on a user’s login credentials. You can use this new...

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Talon Family: So Much to Be Thankful For 

Thanksgiving is truly an amazing time of the year. I mean, what is better than spending time with family, catching up with friends, and eating incredible food?  Perhaps the most special part about the holiday is what it forces us to do – reflect on how fortunate we are for all that we have in...

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Talon’s #BrowserBites: The Browser Security and Vulnerability News Digest

Welcome back to another edition of Talon’s #BrowserBites, your go-to source of news for everything browser security, including vulnerabilities, recent breaches, and how to best detect and prevent attacks. A lot has happened over the past few weeks, so let’s dive right in… Dropbox discloses security incident File hosting giant Dropbox disclosed a new security...

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Breach Analysis: Dropbox Security Incident  

File hosting giant Dropbox recently disclosed a new security breach, where threat actors gained access to thousands of customer and other email addresses. Accounts, passwords, and payment information was not compromised, according to the company.   Dropbox said that a successful phishing attack allowed the attackers to gain credentials of one of the company’s GitHub accounts....

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Mitigating Fintech Cyber Risk with Talon

Fintech companies are transforming the banking and financial services industries through digital technologies that do things like automate transactions, streamline interactions, and accelerate the pace of commerce for both consumers and businesses. Examples of popular fintech applications include Venmo’s peer-to-peer payment services, Robinhood’s online trading platform, and Stripe’s payment processing platform. The global Fintech market...

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Talon Cyber Security Named Winner in Black Unicorn Awards for 2022

Enterprise Browser Leader Recognized for Strength of Technology, Team and Vision TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – OCTOBER 27, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced that it has been named a winner in the Black Unicorn Awards for 2022. Talon competed against many of the industry’s leading providers of cybersecurity products...

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Talon’s #BrowserBites: The Browser Security and Vulnerability News Digest

Welcome back to Talon’s #BrowserBites, your go-to source of news for everything browser security, including vulnerabilities, recent breaches, and how to best detect and prevent attacks. There has been a ton of headlines recently, and we have taken the time to break down some of the most important ones for you.  Let’s dive in…   Google...

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Talon Cyber Security Named a 2022 Gartner® Cool Vendor in Hybrid Work Security

Talon‘s Enterprise Browser Simplifies and Improves Security Programs for Distributed Workforces Tel Aviv, Israel – October 12, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced it has been named a 2022 Cool Vendor in the Cool Vendors™ in Hybrid Work Security report by Gartner. In the report, Gartner showcases “innovative products...

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Feature Spotlight: Attack Surface Reduction with Talon’s Enterprise Browser

Welcome back to Talon’s Feature Spotlight series, where our product team gives you the rundown on key new features available through our award-winning enterprise browser. In this post, we will share insight on the browser components that customers can disable to harden their environments and greatly reduce the attack surface. To set the stage a...

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Talon Cyber Security Wins 2022 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award

Talon’s Enterprise Browser Recognized as “Endpoint Security Innovation of the Year” Tel Aviv, Israel – October 6, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced that the Talon Enterprise Browser won the “Endpoint Security Innovation of the Year” award in the 2022 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The awards program is conducted by...

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Breach Analysis: Cyber Attack on InterContinental Hotels Group

Earlier this month, reports surfaced of a cyberattack on InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) that disrupted the business of many franchisees, leading to booking systems being shut down, consequent lost income, and a class-action lawsuit. The international brand noted that it detected unauthorized activity on its technology systems, leading to significant disruptions. The class-action suit comes...

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Talon’s #BrowserBites: The Browser Security and Vulnerability News Digest

Welcome back to Talon’s #BrowserBites, your curated source of news for everything security related from vulnerabilities, recent breaches and how to detect and prevent attacks. There has been a ton going on recently, and we are here to break down some of the most important headlines. Let’s dive in… Uber hacked by Lapsus$ group Uber...

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Breach Analysis: Contractor’s Device Leads to Security Incident

Uber was recently hacked by the Lapsus$ group, leading to the company taking several of its internal systems down, including Slack, AWS and Google Cloud Platform. The group is one of the more high-profile ones around, having gotten its hands on data from companies like Samsung, Nvidia, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, and others. The...

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Vulnerability Analysis: Microsoft Teams Stores Authentication Tokens in Plain Text 

In September 2022, security researchers from Vectra discovered that Microsoft Teams stores authentication tokens in unencrypted plain text. The flaw impacts the Teams desktop app for Windows, Mac, and Linux.  If exploited, attackers would be able to perform any action possible through the Microsoft Teams client, such as modifying files in SharePoint, emails and calendars in...

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Third-Party Risk and Mitigation Strategies    

CISOs and CIOs at organizations of all sizes have several common goals – one of the most pivotal may sound simple, yet it can be tough to achieve: reduce enterprise risk. Many factors impact an organization’s overall risk profile, but a growing one is reducing third-party risk, especially as enterprises leverage third parties more than...

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Talon Feature Spotlight: Protection from Browser Cookies Theft   

Welcome to the Talon Feature Highlight series, where our product and research team give you the rundown on key features available through our award-winning Talon Enterprise Browser. In this post, we dive into Talon’s first-of-its-kind defense against cookie theft in the browser, a highly targeted resource that malicious actors try to get their hands on. ...

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Talon’s #BrowserBites: The Browser Security and Vulnerability News Digest  

August 20, 2022  Welcome back to Talon’s #BrowserBites, your curated source of news for everything browser security related from vulnerabilities, recent breaches and how to detect and prevent browser-based attacks. There has been a ton going on in the space recently, and we are here to break down some of the most important headlines.  Let’s...

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Talon’s Series A: It’s About a Lot More than Money 

Exciting day here at Talon…  We have just announced our $100 million Series A funding round from some of the most impactful forces in the security industry.   The round was led by the incredible team at Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, CrowdStrike’s Falcon Fund, Merlin Ventures, SYN Ventures and previous investors CrowdStrike...

by Ofer Ben Noon, CEO

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Just Getting Started: Talon Raises $100M Series A

In case you haven’t seen the headlines yet, Talon today announced our Series A funding round, providing us with $100 million in fresh capital from one of the most impressive groups of cyber investors in history.  The round was led by the amazing folks at Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, CrowdStrike’s Falcon...

by Ohad Bobrov, CTO

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Talon Cyber Security Announces $100M in Series A Funding to Redefine Security for the Future of Work 

 Capitalizing on Unprecedented Market Need and Traction, Investment to Accelerate Enterprise Browser Adoption TEL AVIV, Israel—August 4, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced $100 million in Series A funding, led by Evolution Equity Partners, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, CrowdStrike’s Falcon Fund, Merlin Ventures, SYN Ventures and previous investors...

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How Stored Browser Data Presents Risk – And How to Secure It (Pt. 3) 

In previous blogs, we elaborated on the information stored in the browser, namely passwords and cookies, how attackers target this heavily-used application, and how they can steal sensitive information (TA0010).  In this post, we will focus on another type of information readily available for crafty attackers in the browser, the coveted browsing history, and dive...

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Latest Chrome Vulnerabilities and How Talon Can Help

Last month, two major bugs in Google Chrome were revealed. One of them (CVE-2022-2294) was exploited in the wild in an attempt to attack users in the Middle East. The vulnerability is memory corruption in WebRTC that was abused to achieve shellcode execution in Chrome’s renderer process. Various applications use the WebRTC component, such as...

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Talon Spotlighted on the CRN 2022 Emerging Vendors List 

If you can believe it, we have some more exciting news to share, adding another incredible milestone to our recent success. Talon has officially been named to CRN’s 2022 Emerging Vendors list in the security category.   This annual list is a crowning achievement, recognizing the fast-rising, disruptive technology vendors that have exhibited a commitment to...

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Talon’s #BrowserBites: The Browser Security and Vulnerability News Digest  

July 12, 2022  Welcome to the first edition of #BrowserBites, your curated source of news for everything browser security related from vulnerabilities, recent breaches and how to detect and prevent browser-based attacks. Over the past few weeks, there have been a handful of breaches and vulnerabilities in the browser world, and we are here to...

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Talon Mobile: Empower Your On-The-Go Workforce 

We are thrilled to introduce the industry’s first secure enterprise browser for mobile in Talon Mobile. With our new version of the Talon Enterprise Browser, we are delivering on our core promise to empower users to securely access corporate resources, no matter where they are and no matter what device they use.   Almost every customer...

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Talon Cyber Security Introduces First Enterprise Browser for Mobile Devices to Bring Full Visibility and Security to All Endpoints Across Enterprise Environments 

Talon Delivers Enterprise-Grade Security through Mobile Browser to Close Significant Gap in Endpoint Security Programs  Tel Aviv, Israel – July 7, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today introduced Talon Mobile, a version of the Talon Enterprise Browser made specifically for mobile endpoints. With Talon Mobile, customers can extend secure access and...

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Talon Cyber Security Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for Talon Enterprise Browser 

Enterprise Browser Provider Reaches Pivotal Data Privacy and Security Milestone  Tel Aviv, Israel – June 30, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced it has completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) Type 2 Certification for the Talon Enterprise Browser. The certification ensures Talon upholds the highest industry standards for...

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Talon Cyber Security Selected for Exclusive Microsoft for Startups Program 

By Being Selected for Microsoft for Startups, Talon to Speed Commercialization and Drive Enterprise Browser Adoption Tel Aviv, Israel – June 29, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced it has been selected as a partner for Microsoft for Startups, a global program dedicated to accelerating the trajectory of high-potential...

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Shut The Front Door: Recapping A Banner Week in Talon’s History 

To say that we at Talon are ecstatic with how the RSA Conference went this year would be a serious understatement. The entire week, top to bottom, was a dream come true for our entire team.   To get you up to speed, let’s run through some of the highlights.   Talon Integrates with CrowdStrike  The Friday...

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Talon Cyber Security Named “Most Innovative Startup” at RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox Contest 2022

Expert Judges Select Talon Cyber Security for Creating the First Enterprise Browser to Modernize Security and Improve the User Experience for Hybrid Work Tel Aviv, Israel – June 7, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leader in enterprise browser technology, today announced it has won the annual RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest. Named the “Most Innovative...

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Talon Cyber Security Announces Integration with CrowdStrike to Extend Endpoint Protection to Unmanaged Devices

Joint Customers Benefit from Enhanced Protection for Devices Used by Employees, Contractors and Other Third Parties  Tel Aviv, Israel – June 3, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, the leading enterprise browser provider, today announced a key integration with CrowdStrike (Nasdaq: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data. Talon is...

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Security Implications of Using Unmanaged Personal Devices in the Workplace 

It’s not an exaggeration to state that employees are expected to use their personal endpoints for work. Today 95% of organizations allow personal devices to be used in some way. BYOD policies have grown in popularity along with remote connectivity and cloud infrastructure evolution. Business leaders remain interested in how BYOD can foster flexible work...

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Unmanaged Devices: Closing the Third-Party Risk Management Gap

The modern enterprise has become a complex structure that extends beyond the boundaries of the business itself to include many partners and other third parties that are connected to the organization. These partners come in different shapes and forms and are an integral and necessary part of daily operations. In fact, businesses are increasingly dependent...

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The Riskiest APTs For Browsers

You already know that advanced persistent threats (APTs) target specific sectors. But do they target particular software products? Are there APTs whose expertise is in exploiting browsers?  To detect such APTs, you should first know the techniques that use the browser as an attack vector. Here are a few included in the MITRE ATT&CK framework: ...

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Admiral Mike Rogers Joins Talon Cyber Security to Lead Board of Advisors

 Former NSA Director and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command to Help Support Customers and Drive the Commercialization and Adoption of the Talon Enterprise Browser   Tel Aviv, Israel – May 18, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, leading enterprise browser provider, today announced the appointment of Admiral Mike Rogers as Chairman of the company’s Board of Advisors....

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Talon Cyber Security Selected as Finalist for RSA Conference 2022 Innovation Sandbox Contest

TalonWork Recognized for Innovative Approach for Securing Hybrid Work  Tel Aviv, Israel – May 3, 2022 – Talon Cyber Security, provider of the first secure enterprise browser, has been named one of 10 finalists for the RSA Conference 2022 Innovation Sandbox Contest for its work in helping customers better secure distributed workforces. On Monday, June...

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How TalonWork solves HIPAA compliance issues

Introduction  The healthcare system is one of the most sensitive sectors exposed to privacy risk. It was involved in about 15% of all 2019 data breaches when estimated industry losses reached $25 billion. To prevent breaches, 81% of US healthcare entities already increased their security spending in 2017, with the related cybersecurity market anticipated to...

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How Stored Browser Data Presents Risk – And How to Secure It (Pt. 2) 

Our previous post in this series discussed the browser as a gateway to the internet and all the data types stored within it. In this second part, we’ll focus on cookies and the potential risk they present if stolen.  We described three types of browser cookies. Cookies are text strings that websites may save to...

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VPN Is Not Enough; Where VPNs Fall Short of Enterprise Security

The downside of VPNs  Due to COVID-19 and the resultant work from home (WFH) model, global enterprises have become far more dependent on virtual private networks (VPNs). Being a sort of tunnel connecting system, VPN use permits employees and contractors to remotely connect to the corporate infrastructure as a client and access internal network services.  ...

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Why Is the Browser the Most Vulnerable App? 

Executive summary  Background  You’ve probably heard that the browser is the most vulnerable application many times. Perhaps you’ve wondered why it gets such a bad rep. In this post, we prove this statement and back it up with some facts that we have collected. Join us on a journey about browsers, vulnerabilities, and the numbers...

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The Desktop App Migration to the Browser 

Well-known companies and services have been busy moving their platforms to the web. Perhaps web applications are not yet as fully featured as their desktop predecessors, but being cloud-based greatly facilitates the collaborative efforts of hybrid workforces. Moreover, the difference between versions decreases as time goes on.  An ever-increasing number of software companies initially enter...

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Stop Malicious Browser Extensions from Becoming an Attack Vector

In an earlier post, we explained how Chromium-based browser extensions can be risky and possibly cause data leakage. Targets can include individual users as well as enterprises located anywhere in the world.   Here we present two cases from the past few months. The first pertains to data-stealing malware, while the other details a popular, unpatched...

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The Browser’s Role in Account Takeover Attacks

Have you ever received a notification that one of your accounts was logged into from a random location? Congrats—you were probably a victim of an account takeover scam. The bad news is you then had to immediately change passwords for all your critical services.   The good news is that next time such an attack can...

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How Stored Browser Data Presents Risk – And How to Secure It (pt. 1)

We’re all using a browser all the time, especially as our gateway to the internet. In this three-part series, we’ll enumerate the data types stored there, the associated risks, and how data-stealing from it can be prevented. Part one focuses on credentials, while remaining installments will look at other stored data types.  Global computer users...

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Enterprise Browser Pioneer, Talon Cyber Security, Extends Funding to $43M to Boost Commercialization of Security Controls for the Hybrid Workforce 

Leading cybersecurity investors Sorenson Ventures and Evolution Equity Partners invest in Talon as it meets high demand from the market to secure hybrid work

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The Beginner׳s Guide to the Untold Dangers of Web Extensions

Extensions offer great value to their users, with essential features such as ad-blocking, password management, and productivity boosters. However, they require broad permissions to modify the browser, its behavior, and the visited websites to deliver these enhancements.

by Ido Salomon, Senior Software Engineer

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Talon launches first corporate secure browser for the hybrid work era, backed by renowned cyber security industry leaders

Microsoft's John Thompson, George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike and Mark Anderson, CEO of Alteryx and previously president of PAN to invest...

by Ofer Ben Noon, CEO

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The sustainable security solution for the distributed workforce

Remote working has been on the rise for years, made possible in part by the development of SaaS services that offer accessible, affordable, resilient...

by Ofer Ben Noon, CEO

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Why everyone should care about browser vulnerabilities

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by Ohad Bobrov, CTO

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