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Source Code Protection with DLP

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Tech enterprises that develop custom applications, either for internal use or for sale, have a precious asset that deserves just as much protection as customers’ personal information or credit card numbers – the source…

Data Loss Prevention Monitoring: All Eyes on Threats

April 3, 2024April 5, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention (DLP) is not just one technology but rather a well-integrated stack of technologies that work together to automatically detect any situations where there is a potential risk of losing data. Since corporate…

Top 3 Biggest Data Breaches in History

March 13, 2024March 19, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

The cost of a data breach for an enterprise can be enormous, both directly, as a result of legal and regulatory actions, and indirectly through loss of reputation and customers. Every CISO is most certainly aware of this, and…

Top 5 Ways Data Loss Prevention Can Help With HIPAA Compliance

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 Compliance

Individually identifiable health data, due to its sensitive nature, has always been considered a special category of personal data, and it invariably falls under the jurisdiction of strict data protection regulations.…

How Data Classification and Data Loss Prevention Go Hand in Hand

January 26, 2024February 12, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Data classification and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions are essential tools for effective data management strategies and data breach prevention. They have become key to complying with laws and international standards…

All You Need to Know about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 Compliance

The last few years have transformed cybersecurity and data protection from niche concerns to major problems as both individuals and organizations suffered from an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks and data breaches.…

PCI DSS Compliance Checklist

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements that were adopted as a general standard by major credit card companies and other financial institutions for the protection of payment…

5 Ways to Enhance Data Security in Banks

January 12, 2024January 18, 2024 Data Security

Financial institutions, as we know, have been around for centuries. Even though the way we bank has changed considerably, the basic principles remain the same. Banks have always had large amounts of personal and financial…

NIST 800-53 Compliance Guide

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 Compliance

Achieve NIST 800-53, Revision 5 compliance with Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys for Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and USB device control. As a federal agency or an organization operating under the authority of the US government,…

PCI DSS Compliance: All You Need to Know

January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements that helps organizations protect their payment systems from data breaches, fraud, and theft of cardholder data. It resulted from…

Data Leak Prevention vs Data Loss Prevention: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Your Data

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

The terms ‘Data Leak Prevention’ and ‘Data Loss Prevention’ are often used interchangeably, despite holding different meanings. This guide aims to outline the key differences between these…

NIST 800-171 Compliance: A Guide for Organizations

December 11, 2023December 11, 2023 Compliance

NIST 800-171 compliance is a crucial standard for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), especially those working with the US federal government. Developed by the National Institute of Standards…

Protect Your Business: Best Practices for Data Breach Prevention

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Given what’s at stake when cybercriminals access and/or exfiltrate sensitive information, preventing a data breach is one of the most important aims of modern cybersecurity strategies. This article delves into the costs…

3 Data Protection Tips for Banking and Financial Services

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Banking & Financial Institutions

Banks, credit unions, and other financial services companies collect and process huge amounts of sensitive data on a daily basis, making them prime targets for cybersecurity risks and data loss from cyber criminals; highlighting…

Understanding FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy in Education

November 20, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

From grades to Social Security numbers, and from addresses to family details, education records offer a comprehensive snapshot of an individual. Threat actors increasingly prize this sensitive data and show no hesitation…

All You Need to Know about HIPAA Compliance

November 13, 2023December 18, 2023 Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was originally passed in 1996, and, while its primary purpose was to allow workers to carry forward insurance and healthcare rights between jobs, in time…

5 Pillars of a Strong Data Loss Prevention Strategy

November 9, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions can play a pivotal role in protecting your most sensitive data assets. But, if you procure a leading DLP software, such as Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys, you still must have an effective…

CASB DLP vs. Endpoint DLP: What’s the Difference?

November 1, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

We’ve already explored the differences between endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP), network DLP, and cloud DLP in this recent blog post. But what about Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)? CASBs are often conflated with…

Understanding Insider Threats: Definition, Indicators & Effective Mitigation

October 25, 2023November 22, 2023 Insider Threat Management

In today’s digital-first world, businesses are inundated with vast amounts of data. From financial transactions to intellectual property, the data flowing through an organization’s network is its lifeblood.…

Endpoint-Based OCR for DLP is Closing the Gap in Enterprise Data Protection

October 19, 2023January 30, 2024 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

When sensitive data is contained within an email or other file types, data loss prevention (DLP) solutions are able to use text inspection and deep packet inspection to identify and block its transfer. However, when that…

CPRA Compliance Checklist

September 11, 2023November 15, 2023 Compliance

July 1, 2023, marked the enforcement date of The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Companies have been given sufficient time to implement necessary changes to comply with this data privacy law, which protects residents’…

Why Data Loss Prevention and Insider Threat Management are Converging

August 10, 2023August 28, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Insider Threat Management

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving as a result of technological advancements and global shifts. The pandemic, for example, resulted in many unexpected and rapid changes in cybersecurity resulting from…

Supply Chain DLP

July 25, 2023November 18, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Supply chain security is understandably a hot topic in cyber risk management. With the increased use of APIs, dependence on third-party code, use of cloud computing, and more, companies choosing to outsource IT services…

A Guide to the Changes Brought by the GLBA Safeguards Rule for Auto Dealerships

June 29, 2023January 17, 2024 Automotive Compliance

In today’s digital era, data security and safeguarding consumers’ nonpublic personal information (NPI) are of utmost importance. Auto dealerships engaged in financial activities, such as providing financing…