Because Slack is invite-only, users assume that their workspace is secure. Yet Slack lacks malware scanning, data filtering, and compliance tools that are basic to enterprise security.
In addition to Slack's native Multi-Factor Authentication, more advanced protection is needed. The Check Point Slackbot controls access to data, quarantines malicious content, and informs users of security events.
Simultaneously, a detailed dashboard updates administrators on general usage in Slack.
Every file is sandboxed before downloading. When zero-day malware or ransomware is discovered, Check Point quarantines the file, performs threat extraction, and alerts the user, who has the option to request file restoration.
The Check Point Slackbot logs the total number of users, files, shares, links, logins, channels, and threat detections.
Check Point protects millions of mailboxes around the world. This global footprint gives our AI and security researchers insight into innovative attack methods designed to compromise cloud environments. The intelligence and usability of the Check Point platform impress customers in all verticals, who awarded Check Point the distinction of Gartner Peer Insights Customer's Choice for Email Security.
Flexible workflows determine if the content is quarantined, the user is alerted, and/or the file is encrypted with IRM.
The anomaly engine provides account take over protection by monitoring all Slack logins and events for suspicious activity.
The anomaly engine monitors all Slack logins, and if suspicious activity is detected, Check Point alerts the Slack administrator to prevent the spread of malicious files and more.
DLP security tools detect leaks of sensitive information. When necessary, Check Point adds a -classified suffix to the end of confidential messages or files.
-Bijender Mishra
Chief Information Security Officer,
Alkem Laboratories