Blog roll please!
Quick reads across a variety of topics
Web3 Zero Trust Networks
Diode
25 Nov
12:00
The Diode Network is a Web3 Zero Trust Network - a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) that enables trustless, secure, and private communication using a cutting-edge technology called Zero Trust Networking (ZTN aka ZTNA). ZTN is rapidly replacing VPN as the go-to method for secure communication. Unlike VPN, ZTN is continuously validated to ensure distributed team members and work sites can stay connected without introducing undue risk to the organization. ZTN will soon become the predominant...
Blockchain DePINs Explained
Diode
21 Oct
12:00
Blockchain DePINs unlock superior services by tapping underutilized assets operated by node hosts worldwide — powering everything from wireless coverage to secure communication networks like the Diode Network. Read below for more information and emerging use cases. What are blockchain DePINS? DePINs (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) work by deploying useful devices that are associated with blockchain wallets. These useful devices provide some sort of service and are automatically rewarded by a blockchain token. They can...
Does VPN Protect Me?
Diode
29 Sep
12:00
When it comes to privacy, many people turn to VPNs to protect their information and data. Unfortunately, traditional VPNs have a few shortcomings that most people aren’t aware of. Diode addresses each of these key issues. Four Key Issues with VPN: VPN Servers Have Access to Some of Your Information Every VPN service has access to two important pieces of information about you: 1) What websites you visit 2) Who you are (via your billing...
Diode & Tanssi - Pioneering Decentralized Digital Environments Through Appchain Deployment
Diode
16 Aug
08:00
Diode and Tanssi are exploring a partnership that will bring Diode-enabled secure communications to Tanssi-enabled appchains, thereby reducing the effort to deploy industry-ready appchains. A growing number of organizations are deploying blockchain projects, but the amount of effort to integrate them securely with other blockchains, and with existing infrastructure, is high. A collaboration between Diode and Tanssi would make the process of bringing decentralized communication to appchain deployments both easy and secure. Diode: Simplifying Decentralized Communications...
The Need for an Open Architecture Approach to Zero Trust Networks (ZTNA)
Diode
11 Jun
09:00
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) has emerged as a pivotal strategy for securing modern networks. However, solutions in this $7B industry remain costly to depoy, inaccessible to the majority of organizations, and suffer from a lack of ecosystem vibrancy. An open architecture is needed for ZTNA to achieve its potential. First, what is ZTNA? Traditional security models, like VPNs, rely on a walled-garden approach, which grants broad...
What Data Breaches Cost
Diode
13 May
09:00
In the previous article, we discussed the details about privacy and regulatory environments concerning mid-market enterprises. It highlighted the importance of understanding these varying digital privacy laws to best protect executives within the company. Diode directly addresses these compliance challenges through the Diode Network — delivering zero-knowledge executive communications that eliminate metadata trails and meet privacy regulations without a complex setup. In this section of our series, we will look more deeply at the nature of...
Diode Product Update - March and April 2024
Diode
30 Apr
17:00
The Diode team continues to work hard as two months worth of updates are now running on the app! Here are some of the updates that were made in March and April for Diode (v1.10.5 - 1.11.4). Default Brave Bookmark Newly created tunnels in the Brave browser automatically include a default “What’s my IP?” bookmark for a quick Internet exit location checks for users. API: Subscribe to All Channels The API now supports subscribing to...
Compliance and Strategy Guide for Mid-Market Executive Protection
Diode
26 Apr
17:00
In an age defined by rapid digital transformation and escalating cyber threats, the focus on executive protection has expanded beyond the physical to encompass robust cybersecurity measures. For mid-market organizations, especially those handling sensitive data like personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), understanding the complex regulatory landscape is not just about compliance—it’s about survival. Get in Touch Try Diode Out Detailed Overview of U.S. Privacy Laws and Regulations State Regulations: In the...
Replacing VPN For International Teams
Diode
22 Feb
16:00
Replacing VPNs for International Companies and NGOs Diode benefits organizations everywhere seeking data security solutions for personally identifiable information (PII), health, financial, or other sensitive and regulated information. However, Diode’s secure tunneling features are particularly beneficial for international teams. Diode enable teams working across different geographic locations, ensuring that data, IP addresses, websites being accessed, and other data remains confidential during use. Diode’s tunneling capability secures access to common tools like Microsoft Teams and...
Diode and Moonbeam Partnership
Press
30 Jan
02:00
Diode and Moonbeam Collaborate on DePIN Platform for Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) Diode partners with Moonbeam to deploy suite of blockchain communication solutions that align with Polkadot founder Gavin Woods’ original vision for Web3 ROSEBURG, Ore. and SINGAPORE, January 30, 2024 – Diode, the innovation leader in Zero Trust Network Access software, and Moonbeam Network, a smart contract platform for building cross-chain connected applications, today announced a partnership to deploy a suite of blockchain-enabled...