Software-as-a-service security startup DoControl Inc. announced today an extension of its data loss prevention integration to Slack Enterprise Grid to secure all Slack user communication, including on the web, mobile and desktop.

The Slack Enterprise Grid is a solution designed by Slack to meet the communication and collaboration needs of large or complex organizations. DoControl for Slack Enterprise Grid brings DoControl’s SaaS data security capabilities to Slack private messages, group messages, public and private channels and Slack Connect channels.

DoControl’s Security solution offers visibility, threat detection and remediation for SaaS data exposure, insider threats and over-permissioned third-party OAuth applications across major SaaS ecosystems. In addition to bringing these features to Slack Enterprise Grid, the new release offers comprehensive automated audits of user logins and logouts, anomaly detection — such as instances of excessive downloads or file shares — and other pertinent activities. The combination of services is said to offer a holistic monitoring experience across various communication avenues, enabling a thorough and proactive management of workspace security and operational integrity.

“The joint solution ensures the protection and security of all shared data and files accessed by both internal employees and third-party collaborators,” said DoControl co-founder and Chief Executive Adam Gavish. “By integrating our solution with Slack’s Enterprise Grid, we are poised to unlock new levels of efficiency and teamwork for every user across our entire spectrum of operations.”

Differing from other data loss prevention solutions, DoControl says, it minimizes false positives by employing natural language processing and collecting security and business context from various sources. This includes data from employee data platforms, identity providers, human resources information systems, business end-user interactions and the SaaS application itself — in this case, Slack. The contextual understanding helps differentiate actual risks from standard business practices.

The new integration includes real-time alerts that notify security teams of data-sharing violations and customizable automated workflows to enable consistent enforcement on Slack, such as preventing encryption key-sharing and auto-deleting files in external channels. DoControl’s Slackbot also engages with end-users, streamlines approvals and fosters a security mindset.

DoControl is a venture capital-backed startup, having last raised $30 million in April 2022. Investors include Insight Partners Management LLC, RTP Global Management LLC, StageOne Ventures Management LLC, Cardumen Capital Management LLC and the CrowdStrike Falcon Fund.

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