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Metomic enables Oyster to maintain highly collaborative work environments without sacrificing data security
Metomic , a next generation data security and data loss prevention ( DLP ) solution for cloud-based work environments and SaaS ecosystems , has announced it has helped Oyster , a global employment platform , to strengthen security within Slack , Google Drive and other collaborative tools . With Metomic , Oyster has elevated its data security capabilities , bolstered customer trust and implemented an effective human firewall strategy – all without disrupting workflows or slowing its rapid growth trajectory .
Oyster required a scalable , agile data security solution to safeguard its collaborative work environments without disrupting employee productivity . As a remote organisation with globally distributed teams , Oyster sought a solution purpose-built to address the challenges of protecting sensitive data across geographic boundaries . Within just two weeks of deploying Metomic ’ s Slack integration , Oyster achieved deep visibility into the data stored and shared on the platform , while receiving critical alerts to proactively address potential security risks .
“ Metomic addresses risks efficiently – blocking unsafe data sharing or sending alerts to users . This allows our team to remain productive while keeping our data secure ,” said Jeff May , Director of Trust and Technology , Oyster . “ The visibility and control Metomic provides has been gamechanging in helping us implement a solid , proactive approach to data security .”
Whether intentional or inadvertent , insider threats are costing businesses millions of dollars and putting brand reputations at severe risk . IBM revealed that the average cost of a data breach climbed to an all-time high of US $ 4.88 million last year – a 10 % increase over
2023 . According to IBM , 40 % of data breaches involved data stored across multiple environments , with data stored in ‘ public clouds ’ responsible for the highest average breach cost at US $ 5.17 million .
With Metomic in place , Oyster gained full visibility into its SaaS ecosystem and immediate oversight of data stored – and shared – in the company ’ s collaborative work environments , including Slack and Google Drive . “ Slack integration was functioning at a high level soon after launch ,” continued May . “ Once Google Drive was set up , we gained critical visibility across our platforms .”
Metomic ’ s full impact on Oyster ’ s data security strategy involved three key benefits : 1 . Ease of use ; 2 . Real-time visibility ; and 3 . World-class support . One standout feature in particular – Metomic ’ s user-centric notifications – has enabled Oyster to adopt powerful human firewall capabilities , reinforcing effective data practices and making Oyster ’ s full workforce an active part of the organisation ’ s security strategy .
“ By selecting Metomic , Oyster gained the ability to its their data security operations seamlessly , without impacting productivity ,” said Rich Vibert , CEO , Metomic . “ Metomic is purpose-built to deliver full visibility and control over sensitive data in SaaS environments , providing organisations like Oyster with a lightweight , intuitive solution . With Metomic , Oyster can now easily identify where its data resides , understand how it ’ s being accessed and implement controls to manage it effectively – all without disrupting its teams ’ workflows .” x
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