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CRN Recognizes Skyhigh Security as a Cloud 100 Company for 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Skyhigh Security today announced that CRN® , a brand of The Channel Company , has named Skyhigh Security to its annual Cloud 100 list.

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  • Skyhigh Security today announced that CRN® , a brand of The Channel Company , has named Skyhigh Security to its annual Cloud 100 list.
  • This list honors the 100 leading cloud companies for 2024 across five key categories: infrastructure, monitoring and management, storage, software, and security.
  • Skyhigh Security was recognized for its continuous product innovation aimed to help organizations tackle complex cloud security challenges, fortify against existing and emerging threats, and protect their data wherever it resides.
  • “Skyhigh Security is proud to provide market-leading capabilities without overcomplicating the cloud security process for our busy customers and partners,” said Scott Goree, vice president of worldwide channels, Skyhigh Security.

AV-TEST Confirms Skyhigh Security Service Edge Delivers Superior Threat Protection in All Test Categories

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Skyhigh Security announced today that its Skyhigh Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio far surpassed other similar product tests in an independent evaluation conducted by AV-TEST –placing the Skyhigh Cloud Platform among the top performers in its product category.

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  • Skyhigh Security announced today that its Skyhigh Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio far surpassed other similar product tests in an independent evaluation conducted by AV-TEST –placing the Skyhigh Cloud Platform among the top performers in its product category.
  • These results confirm the high threat protection efficacy of Skyhigh SSE.
  • In that test, Skyhigh SSE shows an efficiency of 99.69% for malicious PE files and 99.51% for non-portable executable malware files.
  • “The findings validate Skyhigh SSE’s robust threat protection, positioning it as an essential component in fortifying corporate networks and clouds.

Skyhigh Security Expands Global Points of Presence with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Skyhigh Security today announced that it is using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to expand its Points of Presence (POPs) globally and provide top-tier service to its customers.

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  • Skyhigh Security today announced that it is using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to expand its Points of Presence (POPs) globally and provide top-tier service to its customers.
  • OCI’s global footprint of 46 public cloud regions in 23 countries will enable Skyhigh Security to continue expanding its presence quickly.
  • “We are thrilled to collaborate with Skyhigh Security as they grow, scale and support organizations worldwide along their cloud security journey.”
    Enterprises across all sectors—from government agencies to financial institutions—look to Skyhigh Security to protect their data across the web, cloud, private apps, emails and endpoints.
  • For visibility into Skyhigh Security’s cloud infrastructure and services, including current POP locations, visit Skyhigh Security Trust – Service Status .

Skyhigh Security Announces New Web Point of Presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Skyhigh Security today announced a new web Point of Presence (POP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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  • Skyhigh Security today announced a new web Point of Presence (POP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
  • Skyhigh Security’s POP supports the country’s diversification and infrastructure goals and will help KSA realize its vision of offering lucrative investment opportunities across various sectors.
  • “Skyhigh Security is thrilled to establish this new connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an important market that demonstrates tremendous growth potential,” says Scott Singhass, Vice President of Cloud Operations at Skyhigh Security.
  • According to Senior Research Manager Uzair Mujtaba, IDC Saudi Arabia, “Cloud will continue to dominate technology investments as Saudi organizations pivot to a digital-first mindset.

Research Demonstrates Healthcare Sector Lags in Cybersecurity Investment Despite Higher Level of Risk for Attacks

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Skyhigh Security today released the Skyhigh Security Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, Healthcare Edition , which investigates the state of cloud security in healthcare organizations, including patient care facilities and healthcare technology companies.

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  • Skyhigh Security today released the Skyhigh Security Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, Healthcare Edition , which investigates the state of cloud security in healthcare organizations, including patient care facilities and healthcare technology companies.
  • While healthcare parallels other sectors in cloud adoption trends, it faces distinct obstacles regarding data security and trust in the cloud.
  • The report shows that 86% of healthcare organizations have experienced data theft compared to only 80% across all industries.
  • But despite the elevated threat level, only 51% of healthcare organizations are committed to investing more in cybersecurity, versus 56% across all industries.

Report Finds 78% of Financial Services Organizations Have Experienced a Cybersecurity Breach, Threat and Data Theft

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Skyhigh Security today released the Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, Financial Services Edition , that explores how the financial services sector is navigating cloud security in an era of increased cloud adoption and opportunistic cybercriminals.

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  • Skyhigh Security today released the Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, Financial Services Edition , that explores how the financial services sector is navigating cloud security in an era of increased cloud adoption and opportunistic cybercriminals.
  • The report is based on a subset of data from Skyhigh Security’s The Data Dilemma: Cloud Adoption and Risk Report , which provides a comprehensive look at cloud data security challenges across industries.
  • “These issues are particularly acute in the financial services realm, since cybercriminals motivated by monetary gain, or a political agenda, often target this sector.
  • From 2019 to 2022, the average number of public cloud services utilized by financial services organizations jumped from 20 to 31 — an increase of over 50%.

Skyhigh Security Enables Secure Use of AI Applications with Leading Data Protection Technology

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Skyhigh Security’s purpose-built SSE platform is future-proofed with advanced data protection controls that directly apply to AI apps to protect customers’ business critical data.

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  • Skyhigh Security’s purpose-built SSE platform is future-proofed with advanced data protection controls that directly apply to AI apps to protect customers’ business critical data.
  • “Securing corporate data in SaaS applications, like ChatGPT and other generative AI applications, is what Skyhigh Security was built to do,” said Anand Ramanathan, chief product officer, Skyhigh Security.
  • Block complete access to AI applications for all users or simply block just risky/specific AI applications.
  • On July 11 and 13, Skyhigh Security will host a special webinar titled, ChatGPT and AI: Embrace It or Fear It, with Skyhigh Security’s Cloud Security Architect, Nate Brady .

Quility Insurance Receives Sky High Growth Award

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quility, an award-winning insurtech platform offering affordable life insurance and customized financial planning solutions, received the Sky High growth award from the Asheville, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The Sky High Growth Awards honor companies experiencing growth and contributing to the local economy through innovation and hard work.

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  • The award recognizes innovative businesses in Asheville, North Carolina
    ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Quility, an award-winning insurtech platform offering affordable life insurance and customized financial planning solutions, received the Sky High growth award from the Asheville, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Sky High Growth Awards honor companies experiencing growth and contributing to the local economy through innovation and hard work.
  • "We are honored to receive the Sky High award among some great companies here in Asheville," said Brandon Ellison, CEO of Quility and Symmetry Financial Group.
  • "The Sky High Growth Award is a tribute to the success of these businesses and to their contribution to our local economy," said Kit Cramer, President & CEO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Skyhigh Security Announces Major Updates to Product Portfolio at RSA Conference 2023

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

RSA CONFERENCE 2023 – Skyhigh Security today announced the addition of several new capabilities to its Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio at RSA Conference 2023 .

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  • RSA CONFERENCE 2023 – Skyhigh Security today announced the addition of several new capabilities to its Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio at RSA Conference 2023 .
  • RSA 2023 attendees can join Skyhigh Security at the Moscone Center in San Francisco in booth #S-4332.
  • The Skyhigh SSE Portfolio includes Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Skyhigh Private Access and other products, integrated into its comprehensive Skyhigh Cloud Platform, with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) as a core capability.
  • “We’re proud of both our deep focus on data security and unique ability to innovate in a way that pushes the boundaries of Security Service Edge,” said Gee Rittenhouse, CEO, Skyhigh Security.

Skyhigh Security Scores Highest in Two of Four Use Cases in the Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Security Service Edge

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Skyhigh Security today announced it was named one of the vendors in the 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Security Service Edge (SSE), an adjunct report to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™, for its Security Service Edge platform .

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  • Skyhigh Security today announced it was named one of the vendors in the 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Security Service Edge (SSE), an adjunct report to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™, for its Security Service Edge platform .
  • Out of ten of the vendors evaluated, Skyhigh Security scored highest in two of the four Use Cases in this report, including Secure Web and Cloud Usage and Detect and Mitigate Threats .
  • The Skyhigh Security Service Edge Platform protects data and stops threats in the cloud across all Software-as-a-Service applications, Infrastructure-as-a-Service environments and Shadow IT, from a single, cloud-native enforcement point.
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