DoControl vs Trellix IVX Cloud Slack Enterprise

About DoControl DoControl is a SaaS Security solution offering comprehensive visibility, threat detection, and remediation for SaaS data overexposure, insider threats, and over-permissioned third-party OAuth applications, across major SaaS ecosystems. Unlike traditional API-CASB and DLP solutions, DoControl integrates business and security context for swift response to threats and effective insider risk management. DoControl for Slack DoControl protects sensitive files that are accessed and shared throughout all Slack public channels*. The platform integrates with Slack to secure all shared files accessed by every identity and entity, both internal employees as well as 3rd party collaborators. Unified Data Inventory for Maximum Visibility Docontrol instantly builds an inventory of Slack assets and users. Data collection is completed within hours, regardless of the organization size. Data can be queried easily, allowing users to get granular on a large scale. SaaS Data Loss Prevention DoControl uses Natural-Language Processing (NLP) to provide real-time scanning and classification for sensitive data types, including PII, PCI and PHI - across all files stored in Slack public channels. DoControl minimizes false positives by collecting business context on each end-user, providing insight into what presents actual risk versus what is standard business practice (i.e. the legal department often shares sensitive files containing PII with trusted 3rd parties). Automated Security Workflows for Granular Enforcement DoControl’s automated, conditional logic workflows, enable consistent enforcement and risk remediation when sensitive data is shared over Slack. Workflows are customizable in accordance with each company’s policy, with no coding required. DoControl offers a comprehensive library of workflow playbooks, providing pre-defined templates for different use cases across a range of threat models. Example Slack workflows include notify/prevent encryption keys sharing, auto-delete files in externally shared channels, notify on file sharing by specific users, etc. Context-Based Alerts for Real-Time Monitoring DoControl alerts security teams via email or Slack, based on the company's security policy, when sensitive data is shared. Alerts can also be streamed into a customer’s existing SIEM/Incident Management tools. DoControl enriches SaaS events with security and business context from EDP, IDP and HRIS, generating accurate alerts based on context, e.g. about to be terminated employee uploads encryption keys to public Slack channels. End-User Engagement for Operational Efficiency DoControl’s bot for Slack' proactively engages with end-users on behalf of Security and IT teams to identify and mitigate outdated or inappropriate sharing activities across public channels. DoControl allows for streamlined sharing approvals through an intuitive conversational UI, inherently making it easier for business users to understand the security issues involved. Engaging and empowering business users reduces the organization's exposure over time, educating the business towards a security mindset. Visit our help center to learn more about DoControl's Slack offering. *Employee conversations are not monitored in any way.

Trellix IVX Cloud (Intelligent Virtual Execution) is a signatureless, cloud-native sandbox and dynamic analysis engine. It’s essentially the "brain" behind much of Trellix’s advanced threat detection, designed to detonate and analyze suspicious files, URLs, and email attachments in a secure environment to identify zero-day attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Integrating Trellix IVX Cloud with Slack Enterprise (and Slack Grid) is a strategic move for organizations looking to close the "collaboration gap"—where employees often share files and links with external guests or partners outside the reach of traditional email gateways. Here is how the integration works and why it’s used in Enterprise environments: 1. How the Integration Works Trellix IVX Cloud acts as an invisible security layer over your Slack workspace. It uses a cloud-native, API-based connection, meaning you don't need to install agents on employee devices. * Real-time Interception: When a user uploads a file or posts a URL in a Slack channel (public, private, or shared), IVX Cloud instantly intercepts it. * Sandbox Detonation: The object is sent to the IVX engine, where it is executed in a proprietary, instrumented virtual environment (covering Windows, macOS, and Linux). * Automated Remediation: If the file is found to be malicious, Trellix can automatically notify the user or the SOC, and depending on your configuration, facilitate the removal or quarantine of the content before it is downloaded by others. 2. Key Benefits for Slack Enterprise Users * Protection for Shared Channels (Slack Connect): Slack Enterprise users often use Slack Connect to work with vendors and partners. IVX Cloud scans incoming files from these external parties, preventing a "trusted partner" from accidentally (or intentionally) introducing malware into your environment. * Zero Friction for Users: The scanning happens in the background. Employees only see an alert if they share something dangerous. There’s no "wait time" screen for every file upload, maintaining the speed Slack is known for. * Rich Forensics for the SOC: If a threat is detected, your security team gets a detailed report mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This includes: * What the malware tried to do (registry changes, C2 callbacks). * Screenshots of the malware executing. * PCAP files of the network traffic generated by the threat. 3. Use Cases in Enterprise * QR Code & Captcha Analysis: Attackers are increasingly putting malicious links behind QR codes in Slack messages to bypass basic filters. IVX Cloud can "read" the QR code, follow the link, and detonate the destination site. * Credential Harvesting Protection: It analyzes URLs in real-time to see if they lead to fake login pages (e.g., a fake Okta or Microsoft 365 login) used to steal employee credentials. * DLP Correlation: While IVX is primarily for threat detection (malware), it often sits alongside Trellix’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to ensure that sensitive PII or PCI data isn't being leaked via Slack. 4. Use Case Example If an employee receives a "clean" looking PDF in Slack from an external guest, IVX Cloud can automatically intercept that file, detonate it in its virtual environment, observe it trying to reach out to a Command & Control (C2) server, and block the download—all before the user even clicks "Open." 5. Action IVX Cloud will take appropriate action on malicious chat/attachments as per admin configuration like tombstone or trash. To lean more visit https://www.trellix.com/products/enterprise-application-security/ For additional support visit https://www.trellix.com/en-us/support.html