spear phishing Prevention

1-in-3 SaaS Breaches Result From Spear Phishing

In the cloud, attacks happen faster than ever.

Traditional, reactive security solutions often leave security teams without enough time to respond to these sophisticated threats.

The Challenge
300% Increase in Monthly SaaS Breaches YoY
93% of Phishing Compromises Had an ESG That Failed to Alert
Attacks Can Take Just 9 Minutes from Breach to Exfiltration
The Obsidian Approach
Block Zero-Day Phishing Attempts

- Stop spear phishing with visual and content analysis plus applied threat intelligence using the Obsidian Browser Extension
- Prevent users from submitting credentials to phishing sites with real-time blocking and custom alerting
- Faster time to deployment with pre-built detection rules informed by observed phishing campaigns
- Customize detection rules for your specific environments

Gain Insights and Adapt your Defenses

- Get context into phishing attempts to identify high-risk users and applications
- Create targeted, user-specific phishing detection rules
- Investigate abnormal login activities
- Educate users with real-time explanations for blocking actions, reducing risk through awareness

Easy to Deploy, Performance & Privacy Focused

- Lightweight, resource-efficient browser extension deploys within minutes
- Zero network tunneling or TLS interception, ensuring seamless integration and minimal impact on performance
- Privacy-focused by securing only corporate-relevant data and ensuring no personal data is collected or stored
- Compatible with all major device and browser management solutions
- Supports silent detection mode, progressing to user alerts as needed

Other SaaS Identity Security Use Cases
what customers are saying
After rolling out Obsidian’s browser extension to over 8,000 users, we caught a real phishing attempt almost immediately. This was a great catch and the whole process has been super easy and smooth for our team.

Chief Information Security Officer, Global Financial Services & Asset Management Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SaaS spear phishing and why is it a growing threat?

SaaS spear phishing targets users of cloud-based applications to steal credentials or sensitive data. With a 300% year-over-year increase in monthly SaaS breaches, attackers are rapidly exploiting weak detection systems and compromised user behaviors. Attacks can lead to data exfiltration within just 9 minutes, making rapid, effective defenses crucial.

How does Obsidian prevent SaaS spear phishing attacks?

Obsidian uses a browser extension with advanced visual and content analysis, combined with real-time threat intelligence, to block phishing attempts. It prevents users from submitting credentials to malicious sites, leveraging pre-built and customizable detection rules informed by the latest phishing campaigns. This comprehensive approach stops zero-day spear phishing attacks before they succeed.

What makes Obsidian's browser extension privacy-focused and performance-friendly?

The Obsidian browser extension is lightweight, deploys in minutes, and is designed for minimal impact on device performance. It does not use network tunneling or TLS interception, and only collects corporate-relevant data, ensuring that no personal information is accessed or stored. This protects user privacy while integrating seamlessly with existing browser and device management solutions.

Can Obsidian detect phishing attempts in real-time?

Yes, Obsidian detects and blocks phishing attempts in real-time, alerting users immediately to threats. Its customizable detection rules and silent detection mode allow organizations to adapt the solution to their environment, progressing to user alerts as needed. This provides swift protection and the ability to act on evolving threat patterns.

How does Obsidian help organizations investigate and respond to phishing incidents?

Obsidian provides detailed context on phishing attempts, helping security teams identify high-risk users and applications. Abnormal login activities are flagged for further investigation, and targeted detection rules can be created for specific users or scenarios. This enables a faster, more informed incident response cycle.

Does Obsidian help educate users about phishing threats?

Yes, Obsidian educates users through real-time explanations provided when blocking phishing attempts. This immediate feedback helps raise awareness and reduce risky user behaviors, making the workforce more resilient to future attacks.

Is Obsidian compatible with different browsers and device management systems?

Obsidian’s browser extension works with all major devices and browser management solutions. This compatibility ensures easy deployment and consistent protection across varied enterprise environments.

How quickly can Obsidian be deployed to protect an organization?

Obsidian’s browser extension is designed for rapid deployment, often taking just minutes to roll out organization-wide. This fast implementation allows companies to secure their SaaS applications quickly, as experienced by clients who detected phishing attempts immediately after deployment.

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