Zero Networks: Innovative solution for user identity theft prevention

Zero Networks, a leading cybersecurity startup, unveils new and unique capabilities for segmenting user identities through full automation within its cybersecurity platform. In an era where stealing user credentials poses a significant threat to organizations, this new solution mitigates the exploitation of compromised user accounts by automatically restricting access to operational necessities.

The user identity segmentation solution by Zero Networks is automatic, requiring no hardware installation or software components on endpoint units, and enables multi-factor authentication (MFA). Within the first 30 days post-installation, the solution learns all network login details and automatically generates policies limiting user access to essential organizational assets while simultaneously blocking access to all other network assets. Network administrators are restricted with just a few clicks, and they must undergo multi-factor authentication before accessing sensitive servers.

"This is the first time that full automation is offered for a process that has been highly complex with service accounts so far. We can tell security administrators, IT managers, and network administrators that they can solve one of their major concerns regarding unmonitored network and service administrator accounts effortlessly. When Zero Networks' platform is deployed, anyone in the company can publish their username and password online, and this information won't help any attacker," said Beni Lakunishok, CEO and co-founder of Zero Networks. "Once an organization is breached, most breaches end in a ransom demand, which is the fastest-growing trend among hackers, responsible for 70% of data breaches due to ransomware and 25% of all data breaches. Zero Networks is committed to simplifying network security, and our entirely new and automated solution for user identity segmentation allows the platform to dissect anything and connect everyone securely."

Alternative solutions such as Password Vaulting or Microsoft's Tiered Model for user access rights often fall prey to attacks or require highly complex installation and management. In contrast, Zero Networks' automated solution can be installed within minutes, without adding costs and complexities, while adhering to the principles of "Zero Trust" and limiting access to the bare minimum.

Prevention, Not Just Detection

Implementing user identity segmentation on Zero Networks' platform offers benefits such as mitigating the risk of user data theft: restricting user accounts to different services prevents unauthorized access and movement of attackers from one computer to another, known as identity attacks such as Pass the Ticket, Golden Ticket, and Kerberoasting. It also speeds up compliance with regulations and cyber insurance readiness: tight control and automatic restriction of service accounts, requiring network administrators to undergo multi-factor authentication before accessing sensitive servers, while blocking all access rights in other cases.

Zero Networks solves one of the most complex issues in cybersecurity - how to prevent, not just "notify," attackers from roaming freely within the organizational network to steal data or execute ransomware attacks. The company has developed a fully automatic SaaS platform that learns all network traffic, limits access of every computer and user in the organization to the minimum necessary, and mandates multi-factor authentication for sensitive operations. The SaaS service can be embedded within minutes and starts running within just 30 days - compared to several years required for the implementation of other user segmentation solutions that often do not provide comprehensive protection.

Founded in 2019, Zero Networks is led by Beni Lakunishok (CEO) and Amir Frankel (CTO). The company raised a total of $45 million since its inception, including $20 million in Series B funding closed at the end of 2023. Currently employing 55 people, with 35 in Tel Aviv and the rest in offices in the US and Europe, Zero Networks' solution was launched in March 2022 and has gained exceptional success in the global market due to its pioneering capabilities.

The company's sales reached millions within 9 months of its launch and grew fivefold in the second year, garnering a diverse clientele in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Clients include commercial banks, global investment banks, major retailers from the US, manufacturing conglomerates, hospitals, law firms, construction companies, telecoms, and public sector institutions.

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