Web Gateways Fail to Catch Malware: The Shocking Truth Uncovered
Every Secure Web Gateway in the Gartner Magic Quadrant can reportedly be bypassed using “last mile reassembly,” a tactic SquareX founder Vivek Ramachandran has exploited with more than 25 methods. SWGs miss modern web browser activity, allowing attackers to deliver malware undetected.
Hot Take:
Secure Web Gateways (SWGs) are now about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. Who knew web security could be so full of holes?
Key Points:
- SWGs in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE and SSE can be bypassed using “last mile reassembly”.
- SquareX founder Vivek Ramachandran identified over 25 bypass methods that exploit SWG vulnerabilities.
- SWGs are outdated and struggle with modern web browser complexities.
- Ramachandran suggests endpoint protection as a more effective security measure.
- SquareX is releasing a free tool for testing SWG vulnerabilities.
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