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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…

The Cost of a Data Breach in 2023

January 2, 2024January 3, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

The average cost of a data breach continues to rise as companies deal with the fallout from unauthorized access to, or leaks of, sensitive information. The latest version of IBM’s eagerly anticipated Cost of a Data Breach…

PCI DSS Compliance: How DLP Helps

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Compliance

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

5 tips for RBI Compliance

December 20, 2023December 21, 2023 Compliance

Compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations is essential for organizations within or interacting with the Indian financial sector. In response to an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, the RBI…

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…

Why Should Cybersecurity Be a Priority for India?

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Data Security

In the past few years, India has experienced rapid digitalization and increased mobility, resulting in numerous benefits. However, this has also expanded the scope of threats and vulnerabilities. The increasing number…

Deep Packet Inspection vs Browser Extensions: A Case Study on Entertainment Organizations

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

In 2018, the Motion Picture Association of America launched a content security initiative known as Trusted Partner Network (TPN) that was meant to elevate the security standards adopted by organizations in the film and…

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…

5 Reasons Why Indian Companies Should Use DLP

December 7, 2023December 11, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

India is rapidly transforming into a digital society, where safeguarding the continuously growing amount of sensitive data has become essential for all organizations. Recognizing this urgency, companies have been actively…

Data Security and Privacy: Risks, Best Practices, and Compliance

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 Data Security

What is data security? Data security is frequently defined as a set of safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access and theft of digital data. These measures cover everything from the security of various software…

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…

Knicks vs Raptors: When employees leave, does your data leave with them?

December 4, 2023December 5, 2023 Insider Threat Management

Only last week, we wrote about a lawsuit filed by Valeo against Nvidia, alleging that a former employee had stolen Valeo source code and took it with him to his new employer, Nvidia. Today, we have yet another example of the insider…

What does ISO 27001:2022 say about Data Loss Prevention?

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Compliance

The latest revision of the ISO 27001 security standard (ISO 27001:2022) was announced in 2022. To ensure the standard keeps pace with modern cybersecurity challenges, the ISO implemented a number of new controls and updates…

Data Security Tips for Media Companies in India

November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 Data Security

The Indian media and entertainment industry continues its impressive growth path and has expanded at a much faster rate than the global average. Along with this, the stakes related to data breaches are also getting higher…

Global Compliance and DLP: Navigating Regulations and Protecting Data

November 29, 2023December 20, 2023 Compliance

Data breaches have become a frequent headline, making the importance of implementing a robust data security strategy critical. This urgency is echoed in the ever-evolving landscape of compliance regulations worldwide.…

Valeo vs NVIDIA: Company IP still too easily stolen by departing employees

November 27, 2023December 10, 2023 Insider Threat Management

Both NVIDIA and Valeo (a global automotive parts and technology supplier) have learned the hard way that it’s all too easy for employees to exfiltrate valuable intellectual property (IP), and other sensitive data when they…

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…

Protecting Data on the Production Floor

November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Manufacturing organizations regard data as one of their most valuable assets. The sheer volume and diversity of this data may not always be obvious. However, it includes a wide range of critical information, such as blueprints,…

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…

Data Encryption: Protecting Sensitive Information in the Digital Age

November 16, 2023February 20, 2024 Encryption

What is data encryption? Data encryption is a method that protects your sensitive information by transforming it into a form that is unreadable to unauthorized individuals. It’s as if you were translating your data…

EU vs US: What Are the Differences Between Their Data Privacy Laws?

November 15, 2023December 22, 2023 Compliance

The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018 set a high bar in privacy protection for individuals within European Union (EU) member states. The data privacy landscape in the US has changed…

How to Prevent Data Loss: Essential Strategies for Secure Data Management

November 14, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss is a term that resonates with dread among professionals across all sectors. Safeguarding it against loss is not just a necessity but a crucial aspect of organizational resilience. The reality of today’s digital…

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…