Why did we acquire Votiro?

Menlo Security has enhanced web access security with its secure cloud browser, which utilizes its proprietary isolation technology. However, in actual business operations, files are exchanged not only via the web but also via email, cloud storage, and SaaS on a daily basis, posing a major challenge for organizations, posing a risk of malware and information leaks. Votiro's CDR (Content Disarm & Reconstruction) technology automatically neutralizes files the moment they are received, eliminating malware and malicious code at their source. Furthermore, by combining it with its DDR (Data Detection & Response) function, organizations can visualize file movement and usage, enabling them to manage data leak risks in real time.

By integrating these technologies into its platform, Menlo Security delivers a comprehensive secure workspace that combines safe browsing, safe file use, and data leak prevention, providing strong support for companies' digital transformation efforts.

New value through integration

The integration of Menlo Security and Votiro expands the scope of protection to areas not covered by traditional security measures. It creates a workspace that eliminates the risk of attacks from all routes, including the web, email, SaaS, and API flows. Of particular note is the AI-powered automation function. AI automatically detects and redacts personally identifiable information (PII/PHI), eliminating the need to set complex DLP (Data Loss Prevention) rules and significantly reducing operational effort.

Furthermore, its cloud-native design allows for flexible support for remote work and multi-site deployments, as well as office use, providing an environment where work can be done securely from anywhere. This allows companies to achieve both security and productivity, enabling them to promote digital transformation with peace of mind even in a rapidly changing business environment.

• Minimize risk at every path to your workspace: Extend protection to web, email, SaaS, and API flows.
• AI-powered automation: Automates the detection and redaction of PII/PHI, eliminating the need for complex DLP rule settings.
• Cloud-native design: Enable secure work from anywhere.

Specific features

The integrated Menlo Security and Votiro solution will fundamentally transform corporate information security. First, the Content Disarm & Reconstruction (CDR) feature automatically sanitizes incoming attachments and downloaded files, completely eliminating malware and malicious code. This allows employees to focus on their work without worrying about the safety of their files, significantly reducing the burden on IT departments.

Furthermore, the DDR (Data Detection & Response) function visualizes file movement and usage in real time, allowing you to immediately detect and control the risk of data leakage. For example, it is possible to prevent the leakage of confidential information before it happens when sharing files outside the company or uploading them to cloud storage.

Another major feature is its AI automation, which automatically detects and edits personal information (PII/PHI), eliminating the need to set complex DLP (Data Loss Prevention) rules and significantly reducing operational effort. By combining these functions, companies can realize a new work style that combines "security" and "convenience."

• CDR function: Sanitizes attachments and downloaded files, eliminating the risk of malware.
• DDR features: Data leakage prevention, visibility and control of file movement.

Benefits to customers

By implementing this integrated solution, businesses can enhance security while preserving the user experience and maintaining productivity.

Traditional security measures require strict restrictions and complex settings, which can reduce operational efficiency. However, the combination of Menlo Security and Votiro significantly reduces operational burden through AI automation and cloud-native design. For example, it can easily meet the high level of security requirements required in the financial and public sectors, and regulatory compliance is also smooth.

Furthermore, file uploads from external partners using cloud storage such as Box and OneDrive can also be sanitized, enabling safe data exchange with external partners. A major benefit is that companies can achieve both "safety" and "productivity" and use it with peace of mind as a foundation for promoting digital transformation. Many users have given positive feedback, saying things like "We were able to simultaneously strengthen security and improve business efficiency" and "It reduced the burden on IT administrators."

• Maintain productivity: Strengthen security without compromising the user experience.
• Operational efficiency: No complicated settings required, automated by AI.
• Regulatory compliance: Easily implement the high level of security required in the financial and public sectors.

Usage scenario

The integrated Menlo Security and Votiro solution can be used in a variety of industries and business processes. For example, financial institutions can implement it to combat steganography (information hidden in images and files) and reduce the risk of malware and information leaks to zero. Local governments can create an environment where employees can safely exchange files while complying with strict guidelines. In the manufacturing industry, it can sanitize macro files and CAD files, enabling the safe sharing of design data.

Furthermore, it also supports secure data transfer when linking data between SaaS services, and sanitizing uploads from external partners when using cloud storage such as Box. Through these specific scenarios, companies are achieving both security and business efficiency.

• Combining Menlo Security and Votiro eliminates the risk of web-based attacks
• Steganography countermeasures in financial institutions
• Compliance with local government guidelines
• Countermeasures against attacks via macro files in the manufacturing industry
  • It is possible to sanitize the original file while preserving the macros.
  • It is possible to sanitize CAD files used in manufacturing.
• Secure data transfer when linking data between SaaS
  • It is possible to sanitize uploads from external partners using cloud storage such as Box.