Data Protection August 28, 2023

Advanced analytics can help detect insider threats rapidly

2 min read - While external cyber threats capture headlines, the rise of insider threats from within an organization is a growing concern. In 2023, the average cost of a data breach caused by an insider reached $4.90 million, 9.6% higher than the global…

Data Protection August 18, 2023

What you need to know about protecting your data across the hybrid cloud

6 min read - The adoption of hybrid cloud environments driving business operations has become an ever-increasing trend for organizations. The hybrid cloud combines the best of both worlds, offering the flexibility of public cloud services and the security of private on-premises infrastructure. We…

Data Protection August 8, 2023

The Forrester Consulting TEI of Guardium Data Protection study: 5 data security lessons

4 min read - Practicality and simplicity: That’s what data security analysts want most from their data protection tools. That’s the essence we gleaned from the Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact (TEI) study commissioned by IBM for its IBM Security Guardium Data Protection product.…

Data Protection July 19, 2023

Sensitive data FOMO: You can’t afford to miss out on data security

5 min read - Everyone knows that horrible feeling. You’re scrolling through social media when all of a sudden, a photo pops up of your friends hanging out at a cool party you hadn’t even heard about. When it comes to FOMO, or the…

Data Protection June 12, 2023

Why data security is the unsung hero driving business performance

3 min read - In the digital economy, data is like oxygen — giving life to innovation. And just as important, data security establishes the trust needed for that data to deliver value. In fact, organizations with the most advanced security capabilities delivered 43%…

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…