In the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, Cloudflare WARP+ Zero Trust emerges as a beacon of innovation and reliability. This application isn’t just a tool; it's a transformative approach to securing corporate networks and data. In this article, we delve into how WARP+ Zero Trust aims to shape safe families security policies, offering flexibility, depth, and robust protection against modern cybersecurity threats.
As a team we will be using WARP in these ways:
1. Security Beyond Boundaries: By the deployment of a WARP client in the Gateway, Safe Families IT & Solutions team can enforce Gateway policies universally, regardless of a user's physical location. This will ensure that security is omnipresent, guarding against threats in any environment and you don't have to worry about accessing or stumbling across something you don't want to see!
2. Comprehensive HTTP Filtering: WARP is not just about broadening security horizons; it's also about deepening them. By downloading and installing the WARP client, we can enable vital Gateway features like Anti-Virus scanning within a browser, HTTP filtering, and Browser Isolation if a threat is detected. These tools work in tandem to provide a more secure browsing experience.
3. Device Posture Rules for Advanced Protection WARP strengthens the foundation of Zero Trust security by allowing for comprehensive checks on device posture. Safe Families IT & Solutions team can now evaluate a device’s operating system version, status of critical software such as Sophos Endpoint and more. This level of detail enables us to craft nuanced security rules, ensuring that only devices meeting stringent criteria can access sensitive resources.
We have chose the option to exclude Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from activity logging. This means that while maintaining detailed records of network activity, sensitive personal data can be kept private and secure. We ensure that only DNS logs are retained without any personal identifiable information.
What are DNS logs?
DNS logs, or Domain Name System logs, are records of network activity related to domain name requests. When a device on a network requests access to a website, the DNS translates the website's name (like www.example.com) into an IP address that computers use to connect to each other. DNS logs keep track of these requests, documenting which domains were requested from your network, along with timestamps and the requesting device's IP address. These logs are crucial for network management and security, helping in monitoring and analysing internet traffic patterns, identifying potential security threats, and ensuring efficient network operation. However, they don't usually contain directly personal information like names or email addresses, aligning with the decision of minimizing the collection of PII.