Sensitive data remains secure, no matter who has access.
File-Centric Security by FenixPyre
60%
of data breaches are caused
by insider threats
$180K
Average cost of containment for an insider threat.
51%
of exiting employees take sensitive company data with them.
Insider Threat Challenges
The significant challenge for organizations in mitigating insider threat is how they balance between security and minimum business friction for trusted individuals, employees, contractors, or third parties who have legitimate access to corporate systems. Traditional security solutions often fail to prevent insider-driven breaches due to the following weaknesses:
Lack of Monitoring & Visibility
Legacy security tools fail to track file access in real-time, making it difficult to detect unauthorized or suspicious activity.
Weak Access Controls
Traditional security models rely on broad role-based permissions without enforcing strict usage policies at the file level.
Excessive Privileges & Privilege Creep
Over time, employees accumulate unnecessary access rights, expanding the attack surface and increasing data exposure risks.
Unsecured BYOD & Remote Access
Employees accessing files from personal devices or untrusted networks introduce security gaps that attackers can exploit.
Incomplete Encryption Models
Encryption is typically applied at the storage or transmission level but does not persist at the file level, leaving data unprotected once someone is inside the network.
Ineffective Offboarding
Former employees or compromised accounts often retain access to critical data, leading to security vulnerabilities.
How File-Centric Security
Eliminates Insider Threats
FenixPyre redefines data security by focusing on protecting the file itself rather than relying solely on network and perimeter defenses. With FIPS 140-2 AES-256 encryption and granular access controls, FenixPyre ensures that sensitive files remain secure, no matter where they reside or how they are accessed. Here's how:
Protection Against Credential Theft
Even if an attacker steals user credentials, they cannot access files without the necessary decryption keys, which are securely stored in a Hardware Security Module (HSM).
Persistent File Encryption
Every file is encrypted with FIPS 140-2 compliant AES-256 cryptographic algorithms, ensuring that unauthorized users cannot access sensitive data, even if they manage to steal the file.
Granular Access Controls
Enforce policies based on Active Directory groups, IP whitelisting, geo-location, and device identity, ensuring only authorized users can access files.
SIEM & SOAR Integration
Real-time audit logs are streamed into SIEM tools, enabling behavioral analytics, anomaly detection, and automated threat response to insider risks.
Zero-Trust File Access
Files are encrypted by default, meaning users must be explicitly authorized through FenixPyre to access them, eliminating privilege creep.
Seamless Identity Management
Tight integration with SAML 2.0 identity providers ensures that deprovisioned users instantly lose access to all encrypted files.
Instant Offboarding Protection
When an employee leaves, their ability to access files is revoked immediately, preventing lingering access to sensitive information.
BYOD & Remote Access Security
Unlike traditional solutions that rely on device-based security, FenixPyre ensures that files remain encrypted regardless of the device or network used.
Secure Collaboration & Revocation
Employees can share encrypted files without relinquishing control, as access can be dynamically revoked at any time.
FenixPyre’s File-Centric Security Platform provides organizations with a seamless and powerful solution to mitigate the risks associated with insider threats—whether they stem from negligence or malicious intent.
If you're a security leader, IT administrator, or compliance officer, it's time to consider the benefits of file-centric security in mitigating insider risk
