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- Company NewsReplica Cyber Passes AI Testing Designed to Break Out of Its Secure EnvironmentsEven after achieving elevated privileges inside a Replica environment, adversarial AI testing could not escape the environment.
- Company NewsReplica Cyber Makes High-Risk AI Automation Safe for Financial InstitutionsNew isolated environment architecture lets regulated institutions securely deploy autonomous AI agents.
- AI EnablementGoverned Autonomy: AI That Never Needs an ExceptionAI agents are multiplying faster than governance can keep up. See how Replica's isolated environments give agents room to run without the risk.
- Threat IntelligenceClosing the Gap Between Threat Intelligence and ActionWhy Speed and Safety in Threat Investigation Are a Competitive Advantage
- AI EnablementThe Mandate to ScaleSecurity and fraud teams are under pressure to scale AI-driven operations, but most still lack the controlled environments and approval speed to keep up
- AI EnablementConfiguration Isn’t the Same as ContainmentWhen AI models operate with real credentials and no isolation, unexpected behavior finds its own path. See what the AISI incident reveals about architecture.
- AI EnablementThe Volume of High-Risk Work Changes the Math100% of orgs granted security exceptions last year. Learn why governance alone can't contain high-risk work—and what separation actually fixes
- AI EnablementThe Biggest AI Infrastructure Shift Isn't AIAI code sandboxes reveal a larger shift in enterprise architecture. Learn why dedicated execution environments are becoming essential for high-risk work.
- AI EnablementMature Industries Already Solved ThisFrom the Titanic to nuclear plants to banks, every industry learns containment matters as much as prevention.
- AI EnablementGovernance Alone Isn't EnoughGovernance reduces bad outcomes but can't contain them. See why $190B in compliance spending hasn't stopped rising fraud and financial crime losses.
- AI EnablementThe Confidence GapWhy enterprise AI requires trusted execution
- Secure EnvironmentsThe Sandbox Era Has Begun. The Trusted Execution Era is NextA new architectural layer is emerging for enterprise AI —and it isn’t another security product.
- Secure EnvironmentsThe Missing Layer in CybersecurityWhy Speed and Safety in Threat Investigation Are a Competitive Advantage
- Threat IntelligenceAI Is Making Analysts Easier to FindAI is making analysts faster — and easier to profile. Learn how structured research workflows create attribution risk.
- Data ProtectionWhen the Edge Bleeds: FortiBleed and the Case for Containing High-Risk OperationsFortiBleed compromised 75,000+ firewalls by turning edge devices into credential harvesters. Learn why perimeter hardening isn't enough.
- Threat IntelligenceThe 30 Day CTI Decision Speed WorkbookThis workbook is a companion to your CTI Decision-Speed Assessment. The guide helps you understand where you are. This workbook helps you make one clear step forward in the next 30 days
- Threat IntelligenceIs Your Intelligence Keeping Pace with Modern Threats?A few years ago, spotting a phishing email was almost trivial. Today, AI generates messages that match your colleague’s tone, writing style, and cadence. Fraud operations use automation to test thousands of paths before your policy review even begins.
- Business AccelerationThreat Intelligence Sharing: The Promise and the PitfallsSecurity teams know they should be sharing threat intelligence with each other.
- Business AccelerationHigh-Tech, High-Risk Work, High FrictionTechnology and software companies carry a specific and tangential version of this story. They are the most AI-active organizations in our research group.
- Use CasesCyber Defence Alliance Use CaseAdvancing Fraud Investigation & Disruption for Cyber Defence Alliance with Replica Cyber
- Secure EnvironmentsReplica 4.5: Turn Repeatable High-Risk Work into Governed WorkflowsNew improvements make it simpler for users to navigate and easier for admins to scale without giving up the isolation, governance, and audit-ready visibility.
- Information SecurityHealthcare Has the Tightest Compliance Process and the Most WorkaroundsHealthcare carries some of the strictest data protection obligations in any sector.
- Business AccelerationSecurity Compliance in Financial Services: A Process Exists, but the Gap RemainsFinancial services is often treated as the model for disciplined security governance.
- Business AccelerationThe Hidden Business Cost of The Exception EconomyStrategic work is being delayed, opportunities are being dropped, and friction is becoming part of how organizations operate causing hidden business costs.
- Fraud InvestigationsBuilding a Safe-to-Operate Fraud Investigation CapabilityHow fraud teams run high-risk digital investigations without increasing exposure at top financial institutions
- Company NewsNew Replica Cyber Research Shows Universal Security Exceptions are Creating Systemic Business RiskNew research from Replica Cyber, a secure environments platform for high stakes work, reveals that businesses are universally trading security for speed.
- Business AccelerationThe Exception Economy: When Every Path Forward Has a CostSecurity leaders face a simmering crisis that most boards aren't tracking yet.
- AI EnablementAI Governance: 3 Ways to Make High-Stakes Work SaferAI governance requires more than policies and approved tools. Learn 3 ways organizations can secure high-stakes AI workflows.
- Fraud InvestigationsMITRE F3: Frameworks Don't Investigate CasesMITRE F3 does a great job of giving fraud and cyber teams a shared language for what they're seeing.
- Fraud InvestigationsMITRE F3: The Real Fraud Battle Starts After the Break-InHow fraud gets staged and paid out, and why investigators need to see the whole sequence without exposing themselves
- Fraud InvestigationsFraud and Cyber Have Been Talking Past Each OtherMITRE’s project materials describe fraud and cyber teams as observing different parts of the same incident and present F3 as a shared behavioral model.
- Company NewsReplica Achieves SOC 2 Type II CertificationCustomers trust Replica with their most sensitive work, and our SOC 2 Type II certification reflects an independent, 90-day audit.
- AI EnablementThe New Vocabulary of AI SecurityWhy access, visibility, confidentiality, and agent control are being collapsed into one blurry category. It's time for a new vocabulary for AI Security
- Data PrivacyThe BYOD ContradictionYour BYOD policy says the device is the employee's problem. Your security program says the data is yours. How do you reconcile this?
- Company NewsReplica Cyber Named Double Winner in Cyber Defense Magazine's 14th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2026Company recognized as Market Disruptor Security Investigation Platform and Most Promising Secure Enclaves.
- Company NewsReplica Cyber Wins Three 2026 Globee Awards for CybersecurityReplica Cyber today announced it has been named a winner in three categories in the 2026 Globee Awards for Cybersecurity
- Secure EnvironmentsHow to protect high-stakes work when the session becomes the riskSecurity teams have spent years fortifying the entrance. Strong passwords, MFA, SSO, conditional access, device posture checks.
- Information SecurityHow to Support Sensitive Work Without Extending Trust Too FarMost security teams can connect the right stakeholders, the hard part is what happens to your risk posture while they're working together.
- Secure EnvironmentsThe New Browser Security PlaybookFor years, browser isolation was sold like a seatbelt: a practical way to keep malware from landing on endpoints.
- Third Party RiskWhy Clientless Access is the New Default for Third PartiesMost organizations simply cannot require every external collaborator to enroll a personal device, install a heavy agent, or accept a full corporate build.
- AI EnablementA Letter to the CIO Who Can't Say YesThis isn't a story about shadow IT. It's a story about what happens when infrastructure can't keep up with strategy.
- Third Party RiskThe Visibility Gap: Why Browser Extensions are the New Shadow ITRecent reporting on large-scale account hijacking via malicious extensions is a reminder that extension risk is not niche.
- Data ProtectionDSPM Found Your Data. Who’s Accessing It Right Now?Why data security posture management and session-level protection are solving different halves of the same problem.
- Secure EnvironmentsTorq partners with Replica to make autonomous SecOps saferTogether, Torq and Replica are transforming how security teams operate — empowering customers to detect and defend against threats, faster.
- Business AccelerationWhy Security Leaders Are Being Asked to Show Their WorkWhy security leaders are moving from paperwork to proof—and how to demonstrate real control during high-risk work and transitions.
- Data ProtectionSecure Browser vs Isolated WorkspaceBrowser isolation or workspace isolation. Different tools for different kinds of work, but the right choice depends on what you are trying to protect
- Secure EnvironmentsReplica v4.4: Stronger Access, Safer Secrets, Clearer ProofSee how Replica v4.4 creates tighter session controls, hardened certificate and secret handling, clearer observability, and safer networking
- Cyber WarefareWhat January's KEV Update Reveals About Browser RiskBridge the gap between exploit detection and patching. Explore how to maintain operational continuity and secure high-risk browser sessions.
- Secure EnvironmentsReplica v4.3: Faster decisions, cleaner audits, calmer operationsSee how Replica 4.3 speeds investigations: spin up clean environments, trace API events, export user reviews, and keep logs healthy without slowing daily work.
- Secure EnvironmentsSecure Environments For High-Stakes WorkThe organizations staying ahead aren't building higher walls, they're creating controlled spaces where teams operate without limits.
- Secure EnvironmentsThe Future-Ready Security Architecture: Building for What’s NextIn the fifth and final part of our series on reimagining security in the AI era, we talk about what's next and how to stay ahead on innovation.
- AI EnablementLanguage of Value: How CISOs Bridge the Communication GapDiscover how CISOs can bridge the gap between security metrics and business value, transforming cybersecurity into a driver of growth.
- Secure EnvironmentsThe Replica PlatformReplica delivers secure isolated environments for instant, compliant access to restricted content and high-stakes digital work.
- Secure EnvironmentsReplica Physical PhonesAccess content restricted to mobile views—social feeds, SMS payloads, app data—inside of Replica's isolated environments.
- Secure EnvironmentsReplica Legends: Honoring the People Behind the MissionDiscover Replica Legends, a series spotlighting the investigators, analysts, and innovators shaping cybersecurity.
- Secure EnvironmentsReplica Corporate OverviewReplica Cyber delivers zero-trust isolated environments to secure high-stakes operations—from AI to threat intel—without slowing innovation.
- Secure EnvironmentsOur Take on Zero Trust: Access Control vs Operational SecurityWhy most zero trust stops at access control and misses operational security. Replica aligns to CISA's framework for work-centric protection.
- AI EnablementWork-Centric Security: Stronger Protection Beyond the PerimeterFinancial institutions need more than perimeter defenses. Accelerate high-stakes work with work-centric security.
- AI EnablementAI Enablement Use CaseIsolated AI workspaces for safe experimentation, model testing, and deployment with full governance and data protection.
- Threat IntelligenceThreat Intelligence Use CaseSecurely collect, analyze, and collaborate on threat intelligence from dark web, mobile, telephony, and restricted sources with Replica.
- Secure DevelopmentSecure Development Use CaseProtect your build pipeline with isolated dev environments that ensure secure coding, testing, and release with audit-ready compliance.
- Fraud InvestigationsFraud Investigations & Disruption Use CaseIsolated environments for safe fraud investigation, intelligence gathering, and disruption without exposing core systems.
- MalwareMalware & Forensic Analysis Use CaseSecure, scalable isolated environments for fast malware detonation, reverse engineering, and collaborative forensic analysis.
- Business AccelerationThe Hidden Costs of Security Friction in the AI AgeExplore how outdated security architectures are slowing innovation and AI adoption in financial institutions.
- Company NewsReplica Cyber Unveils Evolved Platform to Secure Innovation and Accelerate Strategic GrowthReplica Cyber is accelerating secure innovation and collaboration with its next-gen platform.
- Business AccelerationWhite Paper Reimagining Security AIAs AI adoption accelerates and SaaS sprawl expands attack surfaces, security programs need to evolve for work-centric transformation.
- Business AccelerationStrategic CISO: From Security Gatekeeper to Innovation CatalystExplore how leading financial institutions are transforming the role of the CISO—from security gatekeeper to innovation enabler.
- Secure Environments7 Essential Practices for Secure Digital InvestigationsThe Modern Threat Hunter's Playbook: Discover how top cybersecurity teams secure investigations using isolation, managed attribution, and collaboration.
- Secure EnvironmentsSecure Threat Intelligence Collection in the AI EraA New Playbook for Threat Operations: Discover the four pillars of modern threat intelligence architecture—built for speed, security, and strategic advantage.
- MalwareBeyond Traditional SandboxesCollaborative malware analysis for modern threats require modern, zero-trust platforms.
- Secure EnvironmentsHow Complete Isolation Unlocks Organizational PotentialIsolation architecture expands operational trust boundaries, enabling AI experimentation, threat investigation, and secure collaboration.
- Secure EnvironmentsHow Zero Trust Isolated Environments Are Powering Faster, Safer InnovationLegacy perimeters can’t keep up. Zero Trust Isolated Environments are emerging as the secure path to SaaS, AI, and third-party innovation.
- Secure EnvironmentsHow to Stop Inheriting Risk from Your Supply ChainThe supply chain is now part of your attack surface. Learn how isolation-first architecture can help eliminate inherited cyber risk.
- Risk and LiabilityWhy High Stakes Work Demands Complete Environment ProtectionBrowser isolation isn't enough for today's high-risk operations. Replica’s Secure Environments-as-a-Service delivers total protection.
- Secure EnvironmentsThe Shadowy Side of AI App Development: Slopsquatting and Emerging RisksThe rise of AI code generation promises to be a powerful ally in the quest for efficiency.
- Data PrivacyUnderstanding Isolation: Beyond Desktops and Virtual MachinesChatGPT said:Not all virtual environments are equal. Replica’s zero-trust isolation removes risk and secures high-stakes operations.
- Secure EnvironmentsHow Financial Investigators Can Navigate Hostile Digital TerritoryFinancial investigators face daunting statistics that highlight the urgency of their work. Secure environments help them conquer these stats.
- Secure Environments4 Steps to Minimize Exposure & Secure Fraud InvestigationsTake these actionable steps to assess your current security posture and build a comprehensive framework to protect your fraud operations.
- Information SecuritySafeguard Your Brand, Team, and Fraud InvestigationsNavigate security blind spots and protect your own fraud investigations with zero-trust, secure environments.
- Data PrivacyFrom Grey Market Labs to Replica CyberOur rebrand represents the culmination of years of growth, innovation, and an expanding vision for what secure digital environments can and should be.
- Company NewsGrey Market Labs Evolves into Replica CyberOur mission is to protect and enable high-risk digital activities through our patented Secure Environments-as-a-Service platform.
- Cyber WarefareUKRAINE IS AT WAR, AND SO ARE YOUThe invasion of Ukraine isn't just a physical one, there is a cyber battlefield as well.
- Data PrivacyZERO-TRUST PRINCIPLES: BEST PRACTICES REFINEDRead about the 7 principles of zero-trust, and how your organization can leverage them to innovate more securely.
- Company NewsGREY MARKET LABS EARNS B CORP CERTIFICATIONGrey Market Labs is the first cybersecurity product company to receive a B Corp Certification, solidifying their vision to protect customer privacy
- Information SecurityMULTI-CLOUD BY DESIGN, OR YOU FAILRelying on a single infrastructure leads to downtime, outages, and security risks.
- Company NewsGrey Market Labs Launches Replica, Secure Environments-as-a-Service That Fully Enable Digital Privacy for the EnterpriseTHE REPLICA PLATFORM ENABLES SECURE ACCESS, PRIVACY AND PRODUCTIVITY FROM ANYWHERE FOR CYBER INVESTIGATIONS, EXECUTIVE PROTECTION, SECURE ENCLAVES AND…
- Social NetworkingConsumer’s Trust in Data ProtectionCustomer data should be protected and should be at the core of any cybersecurity product.
- Data ProtectionRansomware Attacks From Critical Infrastructure to Police DepartmentsRansomware attacks have been growing over the past three years and in just the past 2 weeks have shown how public these attacks have become. The first…
- Data PrivacyPattern-of-Life Through Electricity MonitoringHousehold electricity monitoring provides insight into the usage of electronics in the home. Monitoring can be accomplished through commercial products…
- Data ProtectionActivity TrackingThe concept of privacy is multifaceted and complex, a concept that has evolved over time with emerging technologies, across societies and cultures, and…
- Data PrivacyDNS: Still Insecure by DefaultThe use of encryption on the internet has grown tremendously over the past decade; HTTPS has quickly shifted from a technology used primarily to protect…
- Data PrivacyThe New Dirty Word: DefaultIt’s 10PM and you’re ending your day but hackers are just getting started. Maybe a cup of brute-force strength hacking techniques to start their day? Before…
- Data PrivacyNot All Scraping Is Created EqualCREXi and CoStar Group both sell real estate information to help customers follow trends and more accurately value properties. Having the right information…
- Data PrivacyDo You Control Your Data and How Exactly Do You “Control” It?Privacy legislation has been on the horizon for almost as long as security legislation. Every year, digital tracking techniques get better (or creepier,…
- Data PrivacyGrey Market Labs® and Virtru Partner To Deliver Secure AnalyticsEven with technological advancements in data processing, machine learning, and other analytics, organizations face challenges when sharing valuable data…
- Data PrivacyThe Challenge of In-House Data Protection and PrivacyIf you are a mid-size or larger business, you have an overworked security team. Those teams have responsibility across dozens of business areas, from…
- Data PrivacySecurity Considerations for Enterprise Remote AccessRemote-access technologies are top-of-mind for most IT professionals now, and remote work is a trend which is likely here to stay for the long term. If…
- Data PrivacyThe Risks With Increased Use of Virtual EnvironmentsOn Wednesday, the FBI released a PSA (I-040120-PSA) on threats associated with the increased use of virtual environments…
- Data PrivacyNot-So-Private Browsing ModeClarifying the features of private browsing modes, and how secure environments are the real secure solution for high-stakes work.
- Data PrivacyDNS: Tracking Mitigation UpendedDNS ad-based tracking gets a boostOn 11/22/2019, the co-founder of NextDNS posted an article…
- Data PrivacyCyber Liability Insurance: Part of a Comprehensive Security PlanIt seems like every day there is a new story about a data breach and how millions of sensitive user records have been exposed. The financial and healthcare…
- Data PrivacyIs Your VPN Doing Everything It Promises To Protect Your Privacy?Commercial VPN services have recently gained widespread popularity and many present themselves as a solution for online privacy. Some of them even claim to…
- Information SecurityPermanent Impressions - How What You Do Online Defines You ForeverImagine strolling through the mall, visiting several stores, trying on some clothes, and reading a magazine that you picked up at Barnes & Noble while you…
- Data PrivacyThe Socially Conscious NetworkGinny!” said Mr. Weasley, flabbergasted. “Haven’t I taught you anything? What have I always told you? Never trust anything that can think for itself if you…