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Data Privacy Laws Organizations Cannot Ignore in 2023

Data privacy has become a hot-button issue in recent times, leading to the implementation of stringent laws governing who can collect information and how it is accessed. Governments across the world are increasingly turning their attention towards ensuring data protection for citizens. Non-compliance of regulations can be catastrophic for any organization.

Identifying and securing your business's dark data assets in the cloud

The world runs on data. That has always been true, but the power of data has perhaps never been greater than it is today. We live in the great age of information — where a seemingly infinite repository of knowledge lies at our fingertips. But data is not, of course, only to be consumed for personal use. Indeed, the greatest impact of data is on the world of business. Data is the fuel that keeps the engines of enterprise humming.

Tips for Better Password Management

Even as more advanced forms of authentication, such as biometrics, are developed and implemented, passwords continue to be a commonly used form of authentication. This is partly due to the fact that they are relatively simple to implement and require little infrastructure to support. However, the fact that they are so widely used also means that they are a common target for hackers, which is why it’s so important to use strong, unique passwords and manage them properly.

How Can I Help My Elderly Relatives Remember Passwords?

The best way to help seniors remember passwords is to get them a password manager that is easy to use. Password managers eliminate the need to remember multiple passwords, so they will only have to remember one master password. Continue reading to learn why a password manager is the right option for helping the seniors in your life remember their passwords.

Data Privacy Day 2023 - How Cyber Can Lead the Charge in User Protection

Tomorrow, January 28, marks the annual Global Data Privacy Day, an annual reminder of the importance of safeguarding personal information in our always-connected society. With the boundaries between the online and offline realms becoming increasingly blurred, we find ourselves generating an unprecedented amount of data about ourselves, our loved ones, and our personal lives.

Software risks and technical debt: The role of process in determining good software

Understanding how software is developed and the areas impacted by technical debt can help lawyers and investors assess software risks during an M&A. Insight into how software is developed and what kinds of issues can lurk in a codebase enables businesspeople and lawyers to better understand software risks and how to mitigate them.

Datadog on the Lifecycle of Threats and Vulnerabilities

The security industry is full of complex terminology like threat, vulnerability, and mitigations. Definitions matter as we design processes that scale. At Datadog, the Security Research functions are focused on detection and response to specific types of threats and vulnerabilities. Workload vulnerabilities, cloud control plane vulnerabilities, and even cloud service provider vulnerabilities. Each security finding based on specific risk indicators needs to be addressed differently at Datadog and in our communications to the broader community.