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Defense in Depth

Where Are Secure Web Gateways Falling Short?

May 16, 2024
Vivek Ramachandran, Founder of SquareX, discusses the effectiveness of Secure Web Gateways in the modern enterprise. Topics include challenges in adapting to browser evolution, the need for better solutions, and the role of SquareX in detecting and mitigating web attacks in real-time.
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Quick takeaways

  • Secure Web Gateways struggle to keep up with modern web threats due to limitations like lack of application context and monitoring encrypted traffic.
  • Browser-native security solutions are advocated as more effective in detecting and mitigating web attacks against enterprise users.

Deep dives

The Evolving Role of Secure Web Gateways in Enterprise Security

The episode discusses the changing landscape of secure web gateways (SWGs) in enterprise security. While browsers have evolved significantly over the past decade, SWGs are perceived to have fallen behind in keeping up with these changes. Despite the belief in the continued importance of SWGs for enterprise security, their effectiveness is being questioned in today's environment where new threats and attack methodologies are emerging.

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