Endpoint Protector Blog

What is DLP? A Deep Dive Into Its Core Mechanisms

October 24, 2023February 1, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses. From intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information to customer data, the information companies possess is both their strength and vulnerability. With the…

DLP Policy 101: From Basics to Best Practices

October 20, 2023February 1, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

In today’s world, data is considered more valuable than ever and the importance of securing it can not be overstated. Data loss prevention (DLP) is one of the most important lines of defense in safeguarding sensitive information…

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…

Find out what’s new in Endpoint Protector v5.9

October 10, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

v5.9 of Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is now available, adding even more features and improvements to enhance your data loss prevention strategy and safeguard your sensitive data. Critical updates in the latest release…

Does Security Training Work? – Why We Need DLP

September 27, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

Every security policy in every type and size of an organization is built on education and awareness. Humans are and will always be the weakest link in cybersecurity, regardless of how many technical solutions and tactical…

CoSoSys Successfully Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

CoSoSys, a leading data security and data loss prevention solutions provider is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit. Representing a significant…

CoSoSys Confirms Same-Day Support for Apple’s macOS Sonoma

September 13, 2023October 19, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

CoSoSys, a leader in multi-OS Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, confirmed today that it will provide same-day support for the release of macOS Sonoma when it becomes available on September 26, 2023. It means CoSoSys…

Reducing the Risk of Data Exfiltration During Economic Uncertainty

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Insider Threat Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting imprint on the world, sparking a cascade of economic effects, not just over the past few years, but even more as a delayed aftermath. As a result, the world is expecting a major recession,…

How Data Loss Prevention Helps Maintain Cybersecurity Insurance

August 17, 2023March 20, 2024 Data Loss Prevention Insurance

Cybersecurity insurance has developed as a vital component of organizational risk management in today’s ever-changing cyber threat landscape. However, as the frequency and severity of cyberattacks and data breaches…

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…

UK GDPR Compliance

July 31, 2023August 4, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) is an Act of Parliament that updated data protection laws in the UK. It came into effect on May 25, 2018, and effectively incorporates the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation…

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…

Data Protection Policies: Are You Doing Enough to Ensure Compliance?

July 18, 2023July 20, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

Compliance with relevant global data privacy regulations continues to prove challenging for companies of all sizes. From navigating complicated regulatory language to implementing appropriate safeguards, it’s not…

PCI DSS Compliance: What is PCI DSS, Requirements & Best Practices

July 12, 2023August 4, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

Today’s digitally-fuelled economy sees tens of millions of online credit card transactions and debit card payments per day. Visa alone processes 29 million online transactions per day, with companies like Mastercard…

How can DLP improve remote worker satisfaction?

July 6, 2023October 10, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Work From Home

Despite the evident benefits of remote work, data security risks have increased in line with this new normal. The remote working environment can feel somewhat precarious to employees who understand the value of sensitive…

If 70% of Data Loss Incidents Occur at the Endpoint, Why Would Your DLP Be Anywhere Else?

June 22, 2023August 4, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

“Do I need a network, cloud, or endpoint DLP solution?” It’s a question we hear a lot. The answer, of course, all comes down to what you’re trying to achieve. You might need one of those options, or you might need all three. Because…

5 Best Practices for Minimizing the Risk of PII Breaches in any Organization

June 13, 2023August 4, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Encryption

Organizations today face numerous challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive data and confidential information. This is because the environment makes maintaining complete control and effective monitoring more…

Data Security Best Practices in Manufacturing

June 7, 2023November 2, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

Managing sensitive data has become an integral part of every business, regardless of industry. While the manufacturing sector does not collect consumer data on a large scale, it generates and acquires other types of highly…

Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys to Offer Same-Day Support for Apple’s macOS Sonoma

June 6, 2023June 7, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

CoSoSys, a leader in multi-OS Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, announced today that it will provide same-day support for the upcoming macOS Sonoma release. MacOS Sonoma (macOS 14) was previewed at WWDC23 and is scheduled…

Educational Institutions: How to Ensure Data Compliance and Security

June 5, 2023November 2, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Education

From student PII and research IP, to sensitive donor information and confidential grant applications; the education sector has quickly found itself at the forefront of a data protection challenge. In fact, the latest IBM…

Introducing Endpoint Protector Plans for 2023

June 1, 2023January 30, 2024 Compliance Data Loss Prevention Device Control

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Device Control and Data Loss Prevention plans for 2023. Designed to better meet the needs of organizations looking to achieve their compliance objectives, and protect their…

Federal Reserve and FFIEC Requirements for Safeguarding Customer Data

May 8, 2023August 4, 2023 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention

When it comes to protecting customer data, breaches are occurring more frequently as a result of Insider Threats, and poorly-implemented security controls that allow for the mishandling of sensitive data from within the…

Find out what’s new in Endpoint Protector v5.8

April 25, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

v5.8 of Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is now available and adds a host of new features to help organizations better protect their sensitive data from insider threats, accidental loss, and compliance breaches. Critical…

Game On – Tackling the threat of a data breach in professional sports

March 23, 2023April 3, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

What’s the first industry that comes to mind when you think about data security and the risks of a data breach? The banking sector? Perhaps healthcare? But what about professional sports organizations? From player performance…