Tool Overview:
cheq

CHEQ - Privacy and Security Platform

CHEQ is a cybersecurity and fraud prevention platform that provides on-site security solutions to protect websites from malicious activities. The platform focuses on two main areas: privacy compliance enforcement and protection against automated threats like bots, scrapers, and fraudulent traffic.

Core Security Features

CHEQ's On-Site Security (OSS) functions as a 'GTM Native' protection layer, integrating with Google Tag Manager to provide real-time detection of malicious activities. The platform examines traffic through multiple security parameters to identify and block sophisticated threats including malicious scrapers, scalper bots, and automated botnets. This security layer operates without adding significant friction to legitimate user experiences.

The platform's Go-to-Market Security (GTMsec) component adds another layer of protection by running security tests to identify potentially harmful activities. This includes measures to prevent account hijacking through additional authentication requirements like captcha tests and double verification processes. The system actively works to prevent various types of fraud, including session hijacking, click hijacking, and new account fraud.

Privacy Compliance Capabilities

CHEQ's Privacy Compliance Enforcement tool helps organizations manage consent and comply with global privacy regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Unlike traditional consent management platforms that rely on third-party APIs, CHEQ takes direct control of website rendering based on user preferences. This approach ensures that no tracking occurs without proper consent and that user preferences are enforced immediately.

The platform enables organizations to set up customizable consent banners that provide visitors with clear choices about data collection and usage. It supports geo-targeted consent experiences and helps organizations maintain detailed consent logs for compliance purposes. The system can audit websites to identify active cookies and potential compliance issues.

Data Protection Features

CHEQ includes several mechanisms for protecting user data and preventing unauthorized access. The platform helps organizations implement data subject access request (DSAR) management systems and provides tools for conducting data protection impact assessments. For cross-border data transfers, CHEQ supports compliance with international data protection requirements and helps organizations maintain appropriate data localization standards.

Technical Implementation

The platform requires minimal technical setup, typically involving adding a single line of code to implement the security and privacy features across a website. This code integration enables CHEQ to monitor and protect against threats while enforcing privacy preferences at the page rendering level. The system operates autonomously once configured, reducing dependence on third-party systems for enforcement of security and privacy policies.

Monitoring and Analytics

CHEQ provides monitoring capabilities to track various types of malicious activity, including click fraud, bot traffic, and unauthorized data access attempts. The platform analyzes over 1,000 user and network parameters in real-time to determine if traffic is fraudulent. While these monitoring features can help organizations understand their security posture, the accuracy of the analytics depends on proper configuration and regular maintenance of the system.