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Techday NZ
17-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Varonis boosts ChatGPT Enterprise security with compliance tools
Varonis has announced the integration of its Data Security Platform with the OpenAI ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API, aiming to provide enhanced data protection and compliance monitoring for enterprise users of ChatGPT. The integration is designed to help organisations using ChatGPT Enterprise automatically identify sensitive data uploads, monitor the content of prompts and responses, and mitigate the risks of data breaches and compliance violations. ChatGPT Enterprise currently serves over 3 million business users, offering productivity tools that are enhanced by access to organisational data. As these AI models become more embedded in daily workflows, maintaining strict data governance becomes increasingly important for companies managing sensitive or regulated information. Expanded security measures The Varonis integration is intended to offer added protection against risks such as compromised accounts, insider threats, and accidental misuse, all of which can result in data security problems or regulatory penalties. The platform supports ongoing adjustment of user permissions and continuously monitors interactions within ChatGPT to limit unnecessary data flows and alert security teams to potentially risky or abnormal behaviours. "ChatGPT is becoming a critical part of how modern teams work. With Varonis, security teams can embrace this shift without losing visibility or control over their sensitive data," said Varonis EVP of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer David Bass. Through its partnership with OpenAI, Varonis delivers both automated security protocols and 24/7 data monitoring, allowing organisations to adopt artificial intelligence-based solutions while maintaining their obligations around privacy and data protection. Key functions The new offering brings several technical capabilities with a focus on automation and real-time oversight. Automated data classification allows Varonis to detect and label sensitive materials that are either uploaded to or generated by ChatGPT Enterprise. Continuous session monitoring ensures that any prompt or response within the ChatGPT environment is reviewed for compliance, preventing inappropriate or risky data from being uploaded or shared inadvertently. The platform also uses behaviour-based threat detection to flag unusual activity, such as large-scale file uploads or unauthorised changes to administrative access, which could indicate a potential breach. Focus on compliance and privacy The integration is positioned to offer both preventative and detective controls for AI-powered environments. These measures aim to ensure that users maximise the operational value of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, while minimising the risks associated with data exposure. The Varonis solution is described as complementing existing OpenAI security and privacy controls, rather than replacing them. This approach enables organisations to deploy generative AI models more confidently, even in regulated sectors or areas handling highly confidential information. Availability and assessment Customers will have access to Varonis for ChatGPT Enterprise in a private preview phase. As part of this launch, organisations can request a Varonis Data Risk Assessment, which reviews current practices and assesses an organisation's readiness for adopting AI in a secure and compliant way. Varonis continues to develop its portfolio of integrations and security tools as part of its core offering. The Data Security Platform sees application across numerous cloud environments, with a focus on automating security outcomes, data detection and response, data loss prevention, and insider risk management.
Channel Post MEA
06-06-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Varonis Enhances Data Security Platform
Varonis Systems has announced Varonis Identity Protection, the latest enhancement to its Data Security Platform that gives organizations unified visibility and control of data and identities. Most identity security tools operate in a vacuum — with no understanding of the critical data each identity can access or how they're accessing it. Varonis connects the dots between identities and data, helping organizations automatically reduce access to their most sensitive data, fix identity posture issues, and stop identity-based threats — including those originating from insiders, stolen credentials, and AI tools and agents. Unlike traditional identity products, Varonis understands the blast radius of every identity — showing how much data would be exposed if an identity were compromised. Varonis Identity Protection distinguishes between human and non-human identities, classifies them as internal, guest, external, or privileged, and monitors how they interact with data to detect anomalies. 'Identity and data are deeply intertwined — securing one without the other leaves dangerous gaps,' said Varonis CEO, President, and Co-Founder Yaki Faitelson. 'By unifying identity and data security, Varonis gives customers the context they need to better ensure identity threats don't become data breaches.' Key Capabilities of Varonis Identity Protection: Machine Learning-Based Identity Classification: Varonis integrates with Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, and others to map user accounts across environments. Using machine learning, Varonis auto-classifies identities — tagging executives, privileged users, service accounts, non-human identities, and more. Varonis integrates with Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, and others to map user accounts across environments. Using machine learning, Varonis auto-classifies identities — tagging executives, privileged users, service accounts, non-human identities, and more. Peer Analysis & User Behavior Analysis: Varonis continuously analyzes peer behavior to detect anomalies in identity usage, flagging deviations from normal patterns to surface risky activity earlier. Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR): Varonis monitors identity providers for signs of compromise, alerting on suspicious logins, password resets, MFA changes, and policy updates — in context with each account's data access activity. Identity Posture Management With Automated Remediation: Varonis flags stale contractor accounts, excessive permissions, and missing MFA — then automatically remediates risks by revoking access, removing entitlements, and eliminating ghost accounts. Varonis was recently named a Leader in Identity Threat Detection and Response by GigaOm, recognizing the platform's advanced detection and automated response capabilities. These identity capabilities also enhance Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR), enabling our expert analysts to detect and respond to a broader range of threats faster and more effectively across customer environments.
Techday NZ
03-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Varonis launches unified identity protection platform
Varonis has announced the introduction of Varonis Identity Protection, an enhancement to its Data Security Platform that aims to provide organisations with unified visibility and control of data and identities. The company stated that most existing identity security tools operate independently, lacking knowledge of the specific data each identity is authorised to access and the methods by which data is accessed. The new Varonis offering seeks to connect these aspects, enabling organisations to reduce unnecessary access to sensitive data, address identity posture issues, and counter identity-based threats including those from insiders, stolen credentials, and artificial intelligence tools and agents. Varonis Identity Protection sets itself apart from traditional identity products through its capability to calculate the potential data exposure, known as the blast radius, for every identity should it be compromised. The system distinguishes between human and non-human identities, classifies them as internal, guest, external, or privileged, and monitors their interactions with company data in order to detect anomalous behaviour. "Identity and data are deeply intertwined — securing one without the other leaves dangerous gaps." He continued, "By unifying identity and data security, Varonis gives customers the context they need to better ensure identity threats don't become data breaches," Yaki Faitelson, Varonis Chief Executive Officer, President, and Co-Founder, said. Key features of Varonis Identity Protection highlighted by the company include machine learning-based identity classification, continuous user behaviour analysis, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and identity posture management with automated remediation. The solution integrates with identity providers such as Entra ID, Okta, and Active Directory to map user accounts across environments. By employing machine learning, Varonis automatically classifies identities by tagging executive roles, privileged users, service accounts, and non-human identities, among others. Through peer analysis and continuous user behaviour monitoring, Varonis detects anomalies in how identities are used, flagging deviations from typical patterns to identify potentially risky activity at an earlier stage. The platform's identity threat detection and response capabilities enable the monitoring of identity providers for indicators of compromise. This includes alerting on suspicious login attempts, unexpected password resets, changes in multi-factor authentication, and policy adjustments, all contextualised with each account's data access history. Varonis Identity Protection's posture management features allow it to identify issues such as stale contractor accounts, excessive permissions, and missing multi-factor authentication. The platform then automatically mitigates these risks by revoking access, removing entitlements, and eliminating unused accounts. The capability enhancements to identity protection also extend to Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR). With these improvements, Varonis analysts are able to detect and address a wider array of threats more rapidly and effectively across customer environments. Varonis was recently named a Leader in Identity Threat Detection and Response by research and analysis firm GigaOm, with specific recognition for the platform's detection and automated response capabilities.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Virtru Names Wayne Chung as CTO to Drive Next Phase of Innovation and Growth
Virtru expands executive tech talent with former FBI and BlueVoyant CTOWASHINGTON, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru, a leader in data-centric security, today announced Dr. Wayne Chung has joined the company as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), where he will lead technical strategy and execution, partnering with Will Ackerly, Virtru Co-Founder, Chief Architect, and inventor of the Trusted Data Format (TDF), an open standard for data-centric security that is rapidly being adopted by national defense and intelligence agencies around the world. Chung's appointment marks a significant milestone for Virtru as it accelerates the deployment of its Data Security Platform in the national security and commercial markets—while simultaneously growing its 6,000+ customer commercial SaaS business. 'I'm honored to join Virtru at such an exciting moment,' said Chung. 'The team's vision for data-centric security across SaaS, defense, and AI is both bold and timely. Our national institutions need the fine-grained security, control, and simplicity that Virtru provides. I look forward to partnering with this team to scale Virtru's impact and drive greater adoption of data-centric security.' Chung brings an exceptional track record with executive roles across both public and private sectors. At the FBI, he served as CTO, leading cloud migration, cybersecurity modernization, and the development of advanced data analytics, AI and ML capabilities. Chung also previously held the position of Innovator-In-Residence at the NSA's Cybersecurity and Computer Network Operations Mission. He currently serves as a Technical Amicus Curiae to the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Courts, and is a Senior Fellow at the Center for National Security and the Law at Georgetown University. In the private sector, Chung has held CTO roles at BlueVoyant and Clara Analytics, where he scaled cutting-edge data security and AI platforms. Ackerly will focus on advancing Virtru's technical architecture and research, continuing to lead innovation efforts surrounding the Trusted Data Format (TDF) and pushing the boundaries of what data-centric solutions can achieve in the era of agentic AI. 'As Virtru continues to deploy software at scale across large federal and commercial organizations, Wayne's unique blend of public and private-sector experience is a valuable asset to our team,' said Ackerly. 'His leadership will help Virtru remain ahead of the curve in enabling secure, data-centric collaboration for both government and enterprise customers.' For more information about Virtru and its Data Security Platform, please visit About Virtru Virtru empowers organizations to unlock the power of data while maintaining control wherever it's stored and shared. Trusted by over 6,000 global customers, Virtru provides simple, powerful solutions for Zero Trust data-centric security, underpinned by the Trusted Data Format (TDF). Learn more at Press Contact Nick Michael A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
