Data Protection June 8, 2023

Beyond Requirements: Tapping the Business Potential of Data Governance and Security

3 min read - Doom and gloom. Fear, uncertainty and doubt. The “stick” versus the “carrot”. What do these concepts have in common? They have often provided the primary motivation for organizations’ data governance and security strategies. For the enterprise, this mindset has perpetuated…

Data Protection May 17, 2023

IBM Security Guardium Ranked as a Leader in the Data Security Platforms Market

3 min read - KuppingerCole named IBM Security Guardium as an overall leader in their Leadership Compass on Data Security Platforms. IBM was ranked as a leader in all three major categories: Product, Innovation, and Market. With this in mind, let’s examine how KuppingerCole measures today’s…

Data Protection May 12, 2023

SaaS vs. On-Prem Data Security: Which is Right for You?

2 min read - As businesses increasingly rely on digital data storage and communication, the need for effective data security solutions has become apparent. These solutions can help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, detect and respond to security threats and ensure compliance with…

Data Protection May 11, 2023

Understanding the Backdoor Debate in Cybersecurity

3 min read - The debate over whether backdoor encryption should be implemented to aid law enforcement has been contentious for years. On one side of the fence, the proponents of backdoors argue that they could provide valuable intelligence and help law enforcement investigate…

News May 10, 2023

How the Rise and Fall of BreachForums Impacts Cybersecurity

4 min read - In mid-March 2022, the underground cyber forum BreachForums quietly made its debut. Within a year, the platform became one of the most prolific cyber crime forums in history. According to the FBI, BreachForums illegally posted hacked data pertaining to nearly…

Data Protection April 25, 2023

Leveraging SaaS Data Security and Compliance Tools

2 min read - Data breaches are a risk that every business has to prepare for. To mitigate potential risks like the loss of sensitive information, financial impact and reputational damage, organizations need to take a proactive approach to protect their data and comply…

Cloud Security March 15, 2023

The Importance of Modern-Day Data Security Platforms

4 min read - Data is the backbone of businesses and companies everywhere. Data can range from intellectual property to critical business plans to personal health information or even money itself. At the end of the day, businesses are looking to grow revenue, innovate,…

Data Protection March 1, 2023

The Digital World is Changing Fast: Data Discovery Can Help

3 min read - The rise in digital technology is creating opportunities for individuals and organizations to achieve unprecedented success. It’s also creating new challenges, particularly in protecting sensitive personal and financial information. Personally identifiable information (PII) is trivial to manage. It’s often spread…

Data Protection January 26, 2023

Defensive Driving: The Need for EV Cybersecurity Roadmaps

4 min read - As the U.S. looks to bolster electric vehicle (EV) adoption, a new challenge is on the horizon: cybersecurity. Given the interconnected nature of these vehicles and their reliance on local power grids, they’re not just an alternative option for getting…

Government January 6, 2023

California v. Congress: Data Protection Law Showdown

5 min read - When it comes to data protection laws, the United States has long lagged behind Europe, whose  General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018 as the gold standard in data protection. Also, in 2018, California passed the California…