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AllegisCyber Capital’s Spencer Tall on browser security and microsegmentation
Michael Novinson (Michael Novinson) •
August 18, 2023
“Browser security and micro-segmentation are critical to stop the bleeding from ransomware attacks, as most attacks originate from point-based browser vectors,” said Spencer Tall, managing director of AllegisCyber Capital. play an important role,” he said.
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Tall identified two approaches to ensuring secure browser adoption. One is a complete “replacement” of existing browsers that could warrant a change in customer behavior, the other is a security extension to current browsers. But safe browsing is still in its infancy when it comes to cybersecurity tools. A barrier to the adoption of safe browsing stems from the fact that these security tools are often subject to distro players, “It’s just a little bit of inertia,” Toll said.
“At the end of the day, it’s really a people’s problem,” he said. “Also, we can’t control where employees go with their browsers, so we need to have some sort of system that can identify and isolate suspected malware or ransomware-type attacks. there is.”
In a video interview with the Information Security Media Group at Black Hat USA 2023, Toll said:
- A common use case where customers want safe browsing.
- Major cybersecurity pain points associated with cloud migration.
- Network segmentation as the key to protecting user and non-user identities.
Tall has expertise in security and enterprise SaaS related technologies. He is an experienced seed and early-stage investor, assisting young companies and their founders in recruiting and strategic relationships. Prior to joining Allegis, he co-founded APV Technology Ventures and co-owned Asia Pacific Ventures.