Introducing Mobile Checks
I am excited to announce the immediate availability of Mobile Checks and Mobile end-user self-remediation for Kolide Device Trust customers.Here’s a quick demo.The ChecksAs part of this release, we are...
View ArticleBetter Together: New 1Password Checks
Happy BlackHat Everyone! Even though I’m writing this from the sweltering desert of Las Vegas, Nevada, I couldn’t feel any cooler than I do right now as I discuss some new Kolide Checks we’ve released...
View ArticleImprovements to Rechecking After a Browser Update
tl;dr: Now, when you restart your browser after an update, Kolide will automatically recheck issues so you don’t have to click the button manually! Check out the video.One popular way to use Kolide is...
View ArticleImprovement: Add Internal Notes for Requests
Users of Kolide Device Trust can submit two different types of requests to administrators: Device Registration requests and Issue Exemption requests. Administrators have the ability to approve and deny...
View ArticleNew: Preview Remediation Strategy Impact
You’ve got Kolide rolled out, you’ve got a few Checks running, and it’s finally time for the moment of truth, let’s set up blocking!There’s just one problem, how do I know what my users are in store...
View ArticleImprovements to Rechecking After an OS Update
The most popular checks we have in our catalog are the ones that ensure the operating system has the latest security patches. Whether it’s macOS, Windows, or Linux, gently reminding users to install...
View ArticleImprovements to Kolide Device Removal
Previously, when you removed a device from Kolide, if the agent was still installed on the device, it would immediately re-enroll. Not great.To solve this in our legacy product, we introduced the...
View ArticleNew Feature: Limit Repeat End-User Notifications
When Device Trust first launched, Kolide would always warn end-users about failing Checks on their device that, if left unchecked, could block the user. This warning would appear for each new sign-in...
View ArticleTwo New Checks for the ChatGPT macOS App
With the recent announcement of OpenAI’s ChatGPT desktop application for macOS, users gain access to LLM workflows outside of their browser. ChatGPT’s broad adoption by employees across industries, and...
View ArticleIntroducing Easier Registration
Kolide Device Registration is the process by which Kolide associates a device with a person when they first attempt to access an application that is protected by Device Trust.Registration is a critical...
View ArticleIntroducing 1Password® Extended Access Management With Kolide
It’s hard to believe Kolide has been part of 1Password for just three months, given the magnitude of what we are announcing today. I knew when we joined 1Password’s team that we shared a vision for the...
View ArticleHow MFA Is Falling Short
In baseball, it’s tempting to think that once you’re on a base, the hard part is over. But then, just when you think you’re safe (you are literally “safe”) the baseman hits you with the hidden ball...
View ArticleVulnerability Management Goes Much Deeper Than Patching
In 2016, the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland fell prey to a vicious and devastating attack. The bad actor exploited a vulnerability that researchers at CERN had never considered–small furry...
View ArticleBig Changes to Our Mobile App
Note: Kolide Mobile is only available for organizations using our Device Trust for Okta solutionWe’re excited to reveal a major Kolide Mobile update. This update introduces management of your Kolide...
View ArticleCan VDI Secure BYOD?
In 2006, Joanna Rutkowska stepped on stage at the Black Hat Conference and demonstrated a hack she called the “Blue Pill.” The name, of course, was in reference to the Matrix, because this attack made...
View Article1Password Acquires Kolide
Today, I’m delighted to announce that Kolide is joining 1Password.Before I delve into why this is great news, let me answer some of your most immediate questions. First, Kolide’s product isn’t going...
View ArticleOur New CrowdStrike Falcon Check
CrowdStrike Falcon is the most widely used EDR solution globally, making it unsurprising that many of Kolide’s customers depend on it as their primary means of defense against sophisticated...
View ArticleDevice Auth: Introducing Notify Only Check Strategy
Note: Notify Only is a feature only available for organizations using our Device Trust for Okta solution.Blocking devices from authenticating can feel intimidating, whether you’re rolling out Kolide’s...
View ArticleHealthcare Security Is a Nightmare: Here's Why
Do you suffer from nosocomephobia (having an intense fear of hospitals)? Maybe it’s because you have a fear of blood, disease, or fluorescent lighting, but there’s another risk to consider–your...
View ArticlePersonal VPNs Can Be Shady, but Should Companies Ban Them?
It sounds like a psychological experiment.Give an animal a treat whenever it wants, instantly, for performing a simple trick. Teach it to expect that, and it will likely become docile, happy to comply...
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