Endpoint Protector Blog

Sure Ways to Fail in Data Security

May 23, 2017December 1, 2023 Data Security

When it comes to data protection and regulatory compliance, most of the organizations are not taking into consideration all risk factors that could hinder the security process. The lack of awareness and preparation can…

CoSoSys included in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Data Loss Prevention

April 26, 2017May 12, 2020 Data Loss Prevention

Next to the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Data Loss Prevention, CSOs, IT Managers, and other IT security professionals can take advantage of the most recent research published by Gartner: the Critical Capabilities…

PCI Compliance – Why It Is a Must

April 6, 2017June 24, 2021 Banking & Financial Institutions Compliance

Financial institutions often deal with data breaches due to the huge value financial records hold for external attackers or malicious insiders. A data security incident in financial organizations can have multiple negative…

5 Data Security Mistakes Enterprises Can’t Afford to Make

March 27, 2017December 1, 2023 Data Security

We use the word “enterprise” for a good reason. Big companies or enterprises with more than 500 employees represent complex ecosystems with incredible resources, structures and more importantly, substantial know-how…

HIPAA Basics and The Role of DLP in Meeting Compliance

March 21, 2017June 24, 2021 Compliance Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

Health-related data is moving more and more from paper to electronic records, determining changes in how healthcare organizations or other industries processing healthcare records are managing and protecting their…

What CASBs Can and Cannot Do to Secure Your Data

March 10, 2017May 2, 2017 Other security topics

Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) became popular in 2016 and are continuing to get attention from companies, research analysts, and the media. They have emerged as a response to the security and compliance issues caused…

CoSoSys Recognized in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Data Loss Prevention

March 3, 2017December 8, 2020 Data Loss Prevention

We are very happy to let you know that we have been included in the February 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Data Loss Prevention. As new entrants, we are proud to be positioned the furthest in the Niche Players quadrant.…

Endpoint Protector 4 is Winner at the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2017

February 15, 2017October 11, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

The 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards honor companies and individuals that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in information security. Winners are being chosen based on the strength of the nomination…

Do not let the trivial webcam turn into security disasters

February 10, 2017February 13, 2017 Other security topics

Last year, Mark Zuckerberg, has incidentally revealed the simple security measures he takes to secure his MacBook: webcam and mic covered with tape. In short time, the story was covered by many news outlets, drawing everyone’s…

Macs in Enterprises Today and 5 Steps to Secure Their Data

January 31, 2017December 11, 2020 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

From a niche player, Apple succeeded to have a general-purpose enterprise use nowadays. Once best suited only for creative roles in design, photography or marketing, today Macs experience a growing adoption in enterprises…

Meet Us at RSA Conference 2017 to Fully Explore DLP

January 4, 2017January 6, 2017 Events

New beginnings are always exciting and bring a certain freshness and energy to start over, to reinvent ourselves and aim for higher achievements. For us, 2017 starts with great roadmaps and plans and with intensive preparations…

2016 in Review for DLP, What’s Yet to Come in 2017 for IT Security

December 23, 2016December 23, 2016 Data Loss Prevention

Here we are, at the end of another great year for the cybersecurity world. Along the year, we’ve witnessed some unpredictable events, but also the evolution of data loss prevention. No one can argue that Data Loss Prevention…

IoT – Not a Matter of the Future Anymore!

December 15, 2016December 1, 2023 Data Security

With actual real-life successful implementations in many industries, we have to stop talking about the Internet of Things as an innovation of the future, a next generation technology. IoT is already here, it is changing…

8 Data Security Risks You Should Be Aware of on Black Friday

November 21, 2016December 1, 2023 Data Security

Black Friday is that day of the year when consumerization is at its peak. Everybody is searching for bargains, many even take a day off and, in many US states, it has been declared a public holiday. That means something. The shopping…

The 4 Biggest Mistakes Businesses Make Trying To Secure Endpoints

November 14, 2016December 14, 2020 Endpoint Protection

When it comes to data security risks, every industry has its own specifics, depending on the type of information it works with or it stores, depending on the technology it uses, etc. Consequences of data breaches, however,…

GITEX, IT-SA, and Tech Trade Live. Impressions from 3 of the most important IT Security events in 2016

November 4, 2016November 5, 2016 Events

Last month, our company had the privilege to attend three of the most important IT Security events worldwide: GITEX Tech Week in Dubai, IT-SA in Nuremberg, and Tech Trade Live in Dublin. All three events were a major success,…

The Data Security Threats that Prevail in Law Firms

October 21, 2016December 1, 2023 Data Security

Every industry has its own particularities when it comes to data security risks, depending on the type of information being stored and processed, as well as on how many people have access to this information and the technologies…

Endpoint Protector at 3 IT security events this fall

October 3, 2016December 10, 2020 Events

In October, our team members will take their comfy shoes for exhibitions and take part at three major events in Europe and Asia. They are prepared to welcome you in Dubai, at Gitex, in Nuremberg at it-sa and in Dublin, at Tech…

Extending your InfoSec policies with EasyLock Enforced Encryption

September 29, 2016December 10, 2020 Encryption

Not long ago we released the revamped USB Enforced Encryption from Endpoint Protector 4 DLP which has been implemented successfully by many of our customers. We received great feedback, so we want to share more details about…

The unknown danger of USB sticks in letterboxes

September 22, 2016January 31, 2018 Device Control

Have you ever found a USB stick in a random location or received one in the letterbox? Just stop for a few seconds before plugging it into your computer and remember that curiosity killed the cat and your computer doesn’t have…

Are you GDPR compliant yet?

August 23, 2016December 8, 2020 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

There is still time until 2018, but have you sketched a game plan yet? The General Data Protection (GDPR) regulation makes a big statement about individuals’ private data and their right to request data controllers and processors…

RSA Asia Pacific & Japan – Impressions and Conclusions

August 4, 2016December 14, 2020 Events

This year, RSA Asia Pacific & Japan, the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, held in Singapore, had more than 6,200 participants, with 26% more than the previous year. The event was a big…

Fastest way to create Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention Policies

July 26, 2016September 30, 2016 Content Aware Protection

That moment when your company acknowledged the need for a Data Loss Prevention solution arrived. If you are a meticulous person, you tested at least two or three DLP solutions before you made your purchasing recommendation.…

Endpoint Protector 4 wins the Cybersecurity Excellence Award for DLP

July 19, 2016October 12, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

The first edition of the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards had quite an impact, creating a lot of buzz among vendors and the Information Security Community on LinkedIn. The competition was tight, with over 430 entries and…