Data security and privacy
Secure data storage, data loss prevention and encryption are must-have components of any enterprise security strategy, especially as data threats and breaches become increasingly common. Get advice on these topics, along with the latest data security strategies, data backup and recovery info, and more.
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Data security and privacy News
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August 11, 2022
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Aug'22
Google researchers dissect Android spyware, zero days
Researchers with Google's Threat Analysis Group say the ecosystem of surveillance vendors is far larger than just NSO Group, and some vendors are sharing or trading exploits.
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August 10, 2022
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Aug'22
Chris Krebs: It's still too hard to work with the government
Former CISA Director Chris Krebs offered multiple areas of improvement to the U.S. government's cyber readiness during a Black Hat 2022 keynote.
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August 02, 2022
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Aug'22
July another down month in ransomware attack disclosures
July saw a similar number of ransomware attack disclosures as June, previously the sparsest month for disclosures this year, according to SearchSecurity's data.
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July 28, 2022
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Jul'22
Microsoft: Austrian company DSIRF selling Subzero malware
Microsoft said Austrian penetration testing firm DSIRF exploited multiple zero-day vulnerabilities, including the recently patched CVE-2022-22047.
Data security and privacy Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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data privacy (information privacy)
Data privacy, also called information privacy, is an aspect of data protection that addresses the proper storage, access, retention, immutability and security of sensitive data. Continue Reading
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Data masking vs. data encryption: How do they differ?
Discover how the data security techniques of data masking and data encryption compare, while also learning about different types of both and their use cases. Continue Reading
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How to develop a data breach response plan: 5 steps
A data breach response plan outlines how a business will react to a breach. Follow these five steps, and use our free template to develop your organization's plan. Continue Reading
Evaluate Data security and privacy Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Top 6 e-signature software providers in 2022
E-signature software can reduce paper costs and improve productivity across departments. Organizations can explore the following six software options to fit their business needs. Continue Reading
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5 data security challenges enterprises face today
Data empowers enterprises to succeed. But with great power comes great responsibility -- to keep that data secure. Here are five challenges today's businesses must meet. Continue Reading
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Importance of enterprise endpoint security during a pandemic
Enterprises often focus greatly on communications security and less on endpoint security. Review the importance of enterprise endpoint security and best practices to implement it. Continue Reading
Manage Data security and privacy
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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10 enterprise database security best practices
Beyond protecting enterprise databases from vulnerabilities, it is critical to improve and review their security on a regular basis. Learn more with these database security best practices. Continue Reading
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How to perform a data risk assessment, step by step
Organizations need confidence that they are properly identifying and protecting sensitive data. Follow these five steps to create a data risk assessment. Continue Reading
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How to prevent a data breach: 10 best practices and tactics
When it comes to data breach prevention, the stakes are high. While it's impossible to eliminate the risk, organizations can minimize it by following these best practices. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Data security and privacy Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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3 threats dirty data poses to the enterprise
The Information Security Forum predicted dirty data will pose three threats to the enterprise. Learn about these threats, and get tips on how to protect your organization from them. Continue Reading
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How to overcome GDPR compliance challenges
As GDPR fines and penalties increase, organizations must prioritize compliance to avoid financial and reputational damages. Learn about the top challenges and their solutions. Continue Reading
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Top cybersecurity leadership challenges and how to solve them
Security isn't always a top business priority. This creates challenges for the cybersecurity managers and teams that hope to integrate security into their company's agenda. Continue Reading