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Why Leading CISOs Choose BUFFERZONE® for Advanced Endpoint Protection

As cyber threats grow more targeted and sophisticated, today’s enterprise security leaders must go beyond traditional detection. Virtualized-based security is a proven defense,
but not all application isolation technologies are created equal.

This comparison explores how BUFFERZONE Safe Workspace® and HP Wolf Sure Click approach endpoint isolation differently, and why BUFFERZONE ® is the
preferred choice for modern CISOs and IT teams seeking a balance of security, user experience, and operational simplicity.

Executive Summary: Key Advantages at a Glance

1. Strategy First: Not all containment solutions are created equal!

HP Sure Click isolates untrusted files and websites in disposable micro-VMs, containing external threats. However, what happens if a user copies or shares infected content
outside of the VM?

BUFFERZONE® Safe Workspace® employs patented application isolation technology that efficiently neutralizes threats before they infiltrate your network. The BUFFERZONE®
SafeBridge® file handler operates on-host with CDR. The CDR engine ensures that no malicious content escapes containment, transforming every download, attachment, or file
transfer into a safe interaction. As a result, any data downloaded and moved to the device remains secure.

2. Isolation Without Compromise

BUFFERZONE® delivers endpoint security that works across a wide range of devices. No specialized hardware or upgrades are required. Its patented Protection by Containment™
technology uses lightweight, software-based virtual containers to secure endpoints without compromising performance.

Designed for full compatibility with Microsoft Windows, BUFFERZONE® enables users to work in their familiar environment with minimal CPU and memory impact, fast performance,
and no learning curve.

Whether on modern systems or legacy hardware, BUFFERZONE keeps your team secure, productive, and frustration-free.

3. Built for Zero Trust, Not Trust Assumptions

The Mark of the Web (MoTW) [3]is a metadata identifier used by Microsoft Windows to indicate that files downloaded from the Internet may be potentially unsafe.

BUFFERZONE® is a fully zero-trust solution leveraging BUFFERZONE® SafeBridge® CDR to eliminate file-borne threats and always disarm incoming files regardless of their origin.
HP Sure Click leverages MoTW[4] to decide if a document originates from the web. However, MoTW can be bypassed[5] and can potentially lead to trust-based attacks. As a result,
a more robust zero-trust paradigm based on CDR is highly recommended.

4. Deploy in Minutes. Use Like You’ve Always Used Windows.

BUFFERZONE® installs effortlessly on Windows 10/11. There’s no learning curve, no change in behavior, and no need for user training.

Employees keep working just as they always have, with the same familiar Windows experience, while BUFFERZONE® works silently in the background, protecting endpoints and
neutralizing threats without disruption.

Easy to deploy. Intuitive to use. Built for real-world adoption.

5. Leverage AI

While both HP Sure Click and BUFFERZONE® Safe Workspace® offer advanced application isolation, a significant difference lies in what happens beyond isolation.
BUFFERZONE® does not just contain threats. It leverages its NoCloud® AI-powered protection stack, delivering a new level of endpoint security.

BUFFERZONE® NoCloud® leverages the latest PC hardware capabilities: Neural Processing Unit (NPU), GPU, and CPU to run powerful AI models locally on the endpoint,
ensuring that no sensitive data is ever uploaded to the cloud. This approach guarantees 100% privacy, ultra-low latency, and zero cloud dependency.

The NoCloud® suite includes:

• Anti-Phishing AI: Real-time detection and prevention of phishing websites and credential theft, even from previously unseen (zero-day) domains, without relying on threat
  intelligence feeds.
• SafeBridge AI: On-device Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) engine that automatically sanitizes documents, neutralizing embedded threats before they can reach a
  trusted environment. Meanwhile, NoCloud® AI analyzes various hidden attack vectors and explains the risks to the user.
• Safe Data: An intelligent, on-host engine that automatically classifies sensitive content such as PII, business-critical data, and confidential documents in real time, and proactively recommends securing it in a local encrypted vault. This prevents unauthorized access, exfiltration, or encryption attempts by ransomware, info-stealers, and other advanced threats.

6. Value Beyond the Checklist

BUFFERZONE® empowers organizations with a file-centric, zero-trust security approach that stops threats before they can cause harm.
With BUFFERZONE®, CISOs gain confidence knowing that:

• Files are proactively sanitized, ensuring safety beyond isolation.
• Employees can work freely within their familiar Windows environment, without disruption.
• Endpoint protection comes with high usability and minimal resource impact.
• Deployment is fast and simple; no special hardware or extensive user training is required.
• User experience is crucial, as high endpoint response time is essential for adaptation.

BUFFERZONE® brings security and productivity together, delivering protection that works for users, not against them.

Final Word: BUFFERZONE Is What Isolation Should Be

Modern cybersecurity demands more than basic isolation; it calls for proactive, intelligent protection that puts users first.

BUFFERZONE® Safe Workspace® is built for organizations that prioritize both security and usability:

✅ Lightweight by design
✅ Proactive, not reactive
✅ Comprehensive Zero Trust framework
✅ Built for seamless user experience

BUFFERZONE® protects endpoints without slowing them down or disrupting workflows. It empowers IT teams and end users alike, making security an enabler, not a hurdle.

If you’re a CISO or IT leader redefining your endpoint security strategy, BUFFERZONE® offers a future-ready path forward.
Because real protection starts with real usability.

[1] https://threatresearch.ext.hp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HP-Wolf-Security-Threat-Insights-Report-Q3-2022.pdf

[2] https://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4aa7-2638enw.pdf

[3] https://threatresearch.ext.hp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HP-Wolf-Security-Threat-Insights-Report-Q3-2022.pdf

[4] https://threatresearch.ext.hp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HP-Wolf-Security-Threat-Insights-Report-Q3-2022.pdf

[5] https://redcanary.com/threat-detection-report/techniques/mark-of-the-web-bypass/

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