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One platform, complete protection: why data security is moving on from point solutions

As the world enters the AI Era, CISOs and CIOs are looking at data security with renewed interest and urgency. Instead of multiple overlapping yet disconnected tools, it’s time for one unified platform to trace and secure data wherever it goes.

Enabling Data Protection for ZTNA with Lookout

In today's remote work landscape, Lookout Secure Private Access integrates AI-enhanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) into its ZTNA framework for seamless application access and robust data security. By applying contextual policies based on user identity, application data, device, and location, it ensures efficient protection without disruption. Safeguard confidential data, including intellectual property, through encryption and dynamic masking, simplifying security while ensuring access to essential tools.

Modern data security: why the convergence of DLP and IRM is more effective than the sum of its parts

In the past decade, organizations seeking to protect sensitive data from negligent or malicious insiders faced two choices: invest in a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) product or an Insider Risk Management (IRM) product. These solutions addressed the same problem from different angles. DLP products focused on analyzing data content to control its movement, while IRM products monitored user behavior for risky actions.

Brazil Temporarily Halts Meta's AI Data Processing Over Privacy Concerns

Brazil's data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has issued a temporary ban on Meta from processing personal data of users to train its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. This decision stems from concerns over inadequate legal justification, lack of transparency, and potential risks to privacy rights, particularly for children and adolescents.
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Six steps to protecting data in financial services companies

There is no shortage of news headlines about companies falling victim to cyber breaches and the astounding costs associated with them. According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, a 15% increase since 2020. For the financial services industry, the cost is even higher at $5.9 million per breach; that is 28% above the global average.

Navigating the FTC's Non-Compete Ban: A Guide for Information Security Teams

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling that banned the use and enforcement of non-compete agreements across the United States. With this ruling, enterprises that relied on these agreements to help preserve their competitive advantage must adapt their strategy for protecting proprietary information when an employee departs. Read on for a breakdown of the ruling, what strategies remain open for dealing with this risk, and how security teams can help their organization adapt.

Enhancing Cyberhaven Data Loss Prevention with Exact Data Match

We're excited to announce the introduction of Exact Data Match (EDM) to Cyberhaven’s suite of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. Although EDM technology has been in use since the 2000s, Cyberhaven is adapting and advancing this technology to meet the demands of today’s data security challenges. Read on to learn more!

Amazon S3 Data Protection: The Myths and the Facts

So, you’re all set up with Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), because you’re looking for best-in-class solutions for your company’s structured and unstructured data. Smart. But there’s more to do. Here are some myths about your Amazon S3 data, the real story behind them. Phew! We’re glad you agree that your Amazon S3 data needs strong protection. Wise decision. Here’s where we can help with a faster, cheaper, better solution.

Continuous Data Protection: A Guide to Safeguarding Your Data

Modern businesses operate in a data-centric world, where every byte of information holds the potential to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. But as our reliance on data deepens, so does our vulnerability. Cyberthreats are evolving at an alarming pace, natural disasters loom as ever-present risks, and the complexities of modern IT environments—from huge cloud infrastructures to containerized applications—demand a new approach to data protection.

The Best Apps for Doctors to Protect Information from Data Leaks

Did you know that in 2023, over 133 million healthcare records were breached? Healthcare has remained the most popular target for hackers and cybercriminals to attack. Why? These industries contain a huge amount of sensitive information, including: With such a vast amount of data at stake, tools for doctors should focus on privacy and security and help keep healthcare information safe from data breaches.