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The Next Generation of Endpoint Security Is

Being Reimagined Today

By Vivek Ramachandran, CEO & Founder, SquareX

Gone are the days when traditional antivirus solutions were the bulwark of endpoint security. In the past,
these antivirus programs were largely sufficient, as the majority of cyber threats were file-based and could
be effectively countered with signature-based detection methods. However, as the browser has ascended
to become the most widely used application in our lives, the nature of threats has evolved. Today's web-
based threats are not only more sophisticated but also come in various forms that elude the grasp of
conventional antivirus tools. This is primarily due to their inherent lack of application awareness, a critical
gap that leaves them blind to the nuanced and complex nature of modern web-based attacks. As such,
it is imperative that security tools and browsers inherently focus on protecting the user from the threats
that lurk on the web. Realistically, browsers prioritize efficiency and user experience, falling short in
protecting the user against the myriad of web-based threats. Therefore, it is both timely and essential
that a new class of security products that strengthen the browser security space be introduced to address
the deficiencies of traditional security and the shortcomings of browser’s inbuilt security.

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