Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

January 2025

The Life of Pi - Privacy Leaders and Their Everyday

In today’s data-driven economy, enterprises are under increasing pressure to manage privacy risks effectively. The responsibility of identifying and mitigating these risks often falls on lawyers and Chief Data Privacy Officers (CDPOs), who must navigate complex regulatory landscapes, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure their organizations maintain customer trust.

Salt Typhoon, The Shadow in the Digital Storm

Salt Typhoon is suspected to be an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group. Their origins are linked to state-sponsored entities in Asia, leveraging their technical expertise to breach some of the world’s most critical telecom infrastructure. Unlike ransomware groups that aim for monetary gain, Salt Typhoon’s primary objective is espionage, focusing on data theft and surveillance.

Why CASB Solutions Are Unsuitable for Detecting AI Usage in Organizations

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) are essential tools for many enterprises, acting as intermediaries between users and cloud services to provide visibility, enforce security policies, and ensure compliance. While CASBs excel at managing traditional SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) applications, they fall short when it comes to detecting and managing the use of AI tools within an organization.

Understanding ROPA: Who, What, Why?

ROPA is primarily utilized by organizations subject to data protection regulations. While it is a legal requirement for businesses of all sizes handling personal data, it is especially critical for large enterprises that process substantial volumes of data or sensitive information. Compliance officers, data protection officers (DPOs), legal teams, and IT departments often rely on ROPA to demonstrate compliance to regulators during audits or investigations.

The HIPAA to HISAA transformation

The healthcare industry stands at the cusp of a major transformation with the introduction of the Healthcare Information Security Accountability Act (HISAA), a progressive regulatory framework set to replace the decades-old Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HISAA is designed to address the evolving complexities of healthcare data management, emphasizing real-time data governance, proactive monitoring, and stricter controls over third-party data exchanges.