Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

August 2024

nightfall

Nightfall AI selected as 2024 SC Awards Finalist

Aug 30, 2024 By Nightfall In Nightfall
Nightfall AI has been recognized as a 2024 SC Award finalist in the Trust Award categories for Best Data Security Solution and Best Insider Threat Solution. Celebrating its 27th year, the SC Awards recognize the solutions, organizations, and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional achievement in advancing information security.
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PII vs PHI vs PCI: What is The Difference

Aug 28, 2024 By Rahul Sharma In Protecto
In this age of digital supremacy, keeping our data safe and respecting privacy are super important. As more and more people and businesses use online platforms, it’s crucial to understand what types of data need that extra layer of protection, especially when it comes to PII vs PHI vs PCI. Understanding the distinctions between PII (Personally Identifiable Information), PHI (Protected Health Information), and PCI (Payment Card Information) is crucial.
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datadog

How financial services companies discover, classify, and manage sensitive data with Datadog

Aug 28, 2024 By Pronoy Chaudhuri In Datadog
As financial services companies, such as banks, hedge funds, and stock exchanges, move to the cloud, sensitive data often unintentionally moves with them. To help avoid costly breaches and address governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and SOC 2, these organizations may need to identify where in the cloud sensitive data can leak and be able to redact it at scale.
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protegrity

The Problem with Disjointed Cloud Migration Journeys

Aug 27, 2024 By Protegrity In Protegrity
Organizations start their cloud migration journey with high hopes for more speed, agility, and innovation. But often, these hopes fall short. Instead of achieving a seamless, cloud-powered enterprise, companies end up with fragmented cloud projects, data security risks, and unpredictable spending. This scattered approach can stall cloud initiatives and prevent organizations from fully benefiting from the cloud. Let’s take a look at some of the impacts and risks.
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Enhanced Data Security and Regulatory Compliance With AWS Cloud + Protegrity

Aug 27, 2024 By Protegrity In Protegrity
Protegrity is proud to partner with AWS, offering businesses like yours the integrations you need to start protecting data at the field level. With precision data protection through Protegrity and AWS, companies can start meeting regulatory compliance standards outlined with PCI DSS, GDPR, Nacha, or other compliance requirements. With regulatory compliance standards met, businesses can unlock opportunities in improved cloud migration, AI, advanced analytics, reputation management, and more. See how Protegrity’s data protection and partnership with AWS can take your organization to the next level.
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Understanding Data Exfiltration Prevention

Aug 27, 2024 By Lookout In Lookout
In an economy where securing data can mean the difference between success and failure, implementing proven data exfiltration prevention strategies is more critical than ever. According to a study conducted by IBM, a data breach can cost global organizations an average of nearly $5 million per incident. In addition to the financial ramifications, data theft can lead to lower customer trust, a loss of future revenue, and even potential lawsuits.
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securitysenses

Essential Features to Look for in a Data Management as a Service Solution

Aug 25, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Today, organizations face more data than ever. Efficient data management is vital for success and compliance. This is where Data Management as a Service (DMaaS) steps in. These data service solutions simplify data management. They allow businesses to manage data without big in-house setups. However, choosing the right DMaaS solution can be tricky. So, what should you look for? Here are the key features.
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protegrity

Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance: Protegrity Empowers Financial Institutions

Aug 23, 2024 By Protegrity In Protegrity
The “Russian Laundromat” scheme is a notorious example of how complex and far-reaching financial crimes can be. Running from 2010 to 2014, this scheme funneled between $20 billion and $80 billion out of Russia, using a network of shell companies and global banks, many of which were based in Moldova and Latvia. This was not a small operation — it involved around 500 people, many of whom were wealthy Russians, and relied on thousands of transactions to launder the money.
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teramind

Email DLP: How To Stop Insider Threats In Their Tracks

Aug 22, 2024 By Teramind In Teramind
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for email systems helps organizations prevent sensitive data within email from being lost, leaked, or accessed by unauthorized individuals, be it an insider risk or malicious behavior from outside. Solutions for email DLP monitor inbound and outbound messages, searching for loss risks like content or attachments that are sensitive, confidential, or protected by regulation. Email DLP systems can flag, block, or delete an email based on custom policy.
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teramind

How To Protect Data in Motion with DLP Software

Aug 22, 2024 By Teramind In Teramind
As companies handle increasingly sensitive information, securing data in motion—the data actively transferred across networks or between devices—has become an important priority. Whether moving through corporate networks, across mobile devices, or stored in the cloud, this data is particularly vulnerable to threats from malicious actors, insider threats, and unauthorized users.
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protegrity

Navigating Quebec's Law 25: Essential Compliance Tips and FAQs

Aug 21, 2024 By Protegrity In Protegrity
Quebec’s Law 25, also known as Bill 64, imposes strict rules on how organizations handle personal information. With the final phase of implementation now in effect (September 2023), businesses need to ensure Law 25 compliance to avoid hefty fines and maintain customer trust. Here’s what you need to know, along with answers to frequently asked questions.
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Rubrik

Operationalizing Data Security Posture Management

Aug 21, 2024 By Filip Verloy In Rubrik
Operationalizing any new security platform begins with the process of integrating the platform with an organization’s existing infrastructure and workflows. To get the most value out of the system we need to offer an easy path to adoption if we want to crossover from theoretical security concepts into practical, day-to-day operations that protect against cyber threats. Technology change is hard, but changing the way people work is even harder.
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netwrix

What Is Data Loss Prevention?

Aug 20, 2024 By Chris Roney In Netwrix
Every organization faces data security threats, which become more complex when integrating technologies like cloud computing or hybrid working options. That’s why it is critical to implement robust data protection to safeguard critical assets such as intellectual property, personally identifiable information, and sensitive financial data. This challenge is further augmented by the growing number of regulations imposed by governmental and industry bodies.
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levelblue

Why DCAP is Essential for Modern Data Security (A Closer Look)

Aug 12, 2024 By Alex Vakulov In LevelBlue
Almost every company has a system for organizing file storage, which employees use regularly. Streamlining data storage in a corporate environment is not just about improving business processes; it is also about ensuring security. It is challenging to protect data if you do not know where it is stored, what it contains, its value, who owns it, who has access to it, and what its most significant threats are. This is where Data-Centric Audit and Protection (DCAP) systems come into play.
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archTIS

Creating a Secure Community of Interest (COI) for Defence & Industry Information Exchange

Aug 8, 2024 By Irena Mroz In archTIS
The secure exchange of information between the Government, Defence and the supply chain is critical to operational outcomes. A Community of Interest (COI) is often used to facilitate multi-party coordination and collaboration between these parties but is often difficult to implement. Let’s explore the use cases, challenges and tools for creating COIs for secure information exchange.
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nightfall

DLP 101: The Best Data Loss Prevention Software for 2024

Aug 8, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
In a world where data breaches hit the headlines almost daily, organizations need effective data protection measures more than ever. Let's dive into the world of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and discover how this powerful software can safeguard your organization's most valuable asset: your data.
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jumpcloud

Why Shadow IT Prevails for UK SMEs

Aug 7, 2024 By Sean Gill, Head of Sales for Europe In JumpCloud
Fuelled by hybrid working models, easy access to cloud services, and the evolution of AI, shadow IT continues to be a pressing issue for UK organisations. Today, business users demand access anywhere at any time using multiple devices, while they expect their confidentiality, integrity and availability to be preserved as if they were in the office.
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nightfall

DLP 101: What is data loss prevention, and why do you need it?

Aug 7, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
Imagine running a business that handles sensitive information, like financial data or health data. Now, think about what could happen if that data slipped out through a careless email, a file shared in the cloud, or a compromised account. This kind of data leak could result in hefty fines and a loss of customer trust. Data loss prevention products are critical from stopping this scenario from ever coming to pass.
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protegrity

Responsible Cloud Migration - Overcoming the Data Security Challenge

Aug 6, 2024 By Alasdair Anderson, VP of EMEA In Protegrity
Since the world went digital the value of data has been unprecedented, and as businesses race to adopt the latest tech to optimise and monetise their data it is set to increase in value at an exponential rate. However, whilst data is widely regarded as an organisation's main asset, data accountability is rarely owned, which can lead to errors that incur fines, loss in consumer trust, and impact brand reputation. To ensure best practice, organisations should apply caution when considering their next step in digital transformation, such as when migrating data to the cloud.
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manageengine

Gear up to combat data theft by securing user access permissions

Aug 6, 2024 By ADManager Plus In ManageEngine
The tech industry is evolving at lightning speed, and with it, cyberattacks are surging. In this year’s April IT governance data breach report, the education industry suffered the highest number of data breach incidents followed by the healthcare industry, while the IT services and software sector had the most number of records breached. Why? Often, it is the lack of an access certification process that leaves an organization defenseless against privilege exploitation.
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nightfall

2024 State of Secrets Report

Aug 6, 2024 By Brian Hutchins In Nightfall
With the rise in collaboration apps like Slack, GitHub, and ChatGPT, it’s easy for employees and customers alike to share secrets in messages, files, repos, and other places where they shouldn’t be shared. Though this so-called “secret sprawl” may seem trivial at first, all it takes is one misplaced password or API key for a threat actor to escalate their privileges and access your organization’s crown jewels: Your data.
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nightfall

How to Send Encrypted Emails in Gmail in 5 Easy Steps

Aug 3, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
In today's digital landscape, email encryption is a key component of data protection, especially for organizations that handle personal, financial, or health-related information. Whether you need to safeguard Personally identifiable information (PII), Payment card data (PCI), Protected Health Information (PHI), secrets, or Intellectual Property (IP), this guide will walk you through the process of sending encrypted emails in Gmail.
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cyberhaven

Automatic visibility: the key to a more proactive data security program

Aug 3, 2024 By Abhi Puranam In Cyberhaven
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to see, understand, and control data movement within an organization is more critical than ever. Cyberhaven’s customers are turning to our Data Detection and Response (DDR) platform to power their data security programs, moving away from legacy solutions that fail to offer comprehensive visibility. Cyberhaven stands out by providing unmatched insights into data usage and movement across every part of an organization.
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The top 5 reasons endpoint agents are essential for data security

Aug 3, 2024 By Abhi Puranam In Cyberhaven
Agents can be a pain, we know! From deployment, to managing upgrades, dealing with agent conflicts, and responding to user complaints, we know security teams would rather achieve their objectives without an endpoint agent. But, when it comes to securing your company’s data, there are certain use cases that can only be achieved with an endpoint agent.
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protegrity

Securing Your Sensitive Data: Top 7 Cloud Migration Strategies and Best Practices

Aug 2, 2024 By Protegrity In Protegrity
Cloud migration refers to the process of moving data, applications, and other business elements from on-premise data centers to a cloud computing environment. This transition is crucial for modern businesses aiming to enhance their operational efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. Cloud migration offers numerous benefits, including cost savings, improved performance, and the ability to leverage advanced technologies like AI and big data analytics.
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Best Practices for Implementing Cloud Migration Security

Aug 2, 2024 By Protegrity In Protegrity
As modern businesses increasingly rely on cloud services, securely migrating data to the cloud has become crucial. Effective cloud migration allows organizations to leverage external expertise and resources while maintaining data integrity and compliance. This guide provides a comprehensive understanding of secure cloud migration, best practices, essential security measures, and successful real-world examples to help businesses benefit from these practices without compromising data security.
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DLP 101: 12 Best Data Loss Prevention Tools of 2024

Aug 2, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
Data loss prevention (DLP) is critical for enterprises to secure sensitive information and maintain compliance with leading standards like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, and more. Here are just a few use cases for how DLP solutions are used: In short? Adopting an effective DLP strategy is vital for maintaining data integrity, compliance, and protection against evolving security threats.
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nightfall

12 Best Data Loss Prevention Tools of 2024

Aug 2, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
This year, the average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million. Many organizations can’t afford the financial burdens or reputational damage associated with poor data security. Needless to say, in today’s sprawling, cloud-based digital landscape, the risks have never been higher. But have no fear: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools can provide CISOs and security analysts with some peace of mind. Read on to learn more about how you can use DLP tools to create an airtight data protection strategy.
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securitysenses

Cybersecurity Essentials Every College Student Should Know

Aug 2, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
As a student, online life is an integral part of daily activities. Where one can take online classes, meet and chat with friends, and organise school events on different social media platforms, the internet opens an inexhaustible door of opportunities. However, it can be a double-edged sword too. Since most people nowadays must have an online presence, be it a student, a business owner, or a leader of a country, the need for cybersecurity cannot be overemphasised. To keep your private information, academic work, and even finances secure online, the following are tips to help you. Additionally, services like Domypaper.com can be invaluable. Domypaper.com - best paper writing service that assists students in improving their writing by offering professional help and guidance on various academic papers.
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Internxt

The 11 Best Ways to Prevent an Internet Leak in 2024

Aug 1, 2024 By Mia Naumoska In Internxt
Data breaches have increased this year, costing businesses $4.88 million—a 10% increase from 2023 and the highest increase since the pandemic. The cost is due to several factors, but an internet leak is one of the common factors that cost businesses money, causes loss of reputation, and threatens the online privacy of the general public. So, what can you do to help yourself, friends, family, employees, or businesses to limit the costs of a data breach or internet leak?
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teramind

Data Loss Prevention Strategy: From Reactive to Proactive

Aug 1, 2024 By Teramind In Teramind
In today’s data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount. A well-crafted Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy acts as a shield, protecting your organization from costly data breaches and reputational damage and ensuring you meet regulatory requirements. Following a step-by-step guide ensures you cover all the essential bases, from selecting a loss prevention policy that aligns with your needs to conducting regular security audits.
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