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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…

What is USB Group Policy?

November 7, 2023November 22, 2023 Device Control

In February 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 introduced a new feature called Group Policy. This feature was designed to provide centralized management and configuration of Active Directory domain users and computer settings,…

Gartner DLP: The Story of the Missing Enterprise Magic Quadrant

November 6, 2023February 1, 2024 Data Loss Prevention

Business leaders interested in professional IT solutions for enterprises will likely turn to the technological research and consulting company Gartner, Inc. and their famous Magic Quadrant reports before making any…

NIST Data Loss Prevention: Comprehensive Guide & Best Practices

November 2, 2023February 12, 2024 Compliance

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has evolved from a luxury to a necessity. It’s a robust measure to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and data leakage of sensitive information. But with numerous DLP solutions…

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…

Limitations of Server-Based OCR for DLP

October 31, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Instances of sensitive data being exfiltrated through image files (i.e., JPEGS, TIFFS, BMPS, PNGS) are on the increase, making Optical Character Recognition (OCR) an important consideration for organizations evaluating…

Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide

October 30, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has quickly evolved from being just another technical jargon to an imperative in the cybersecurity lexicon. As the world grapples with a rising tide of cyber threats, from subtle insider threats…

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Key Provisions and Business Implications

October 27, 2023November 22, 2023 Compliance

Across the world, organizations of all sizes are involved in the sharing and storage of critical data, making data protection laws a priority. Stephen Mathias from Kochhar & Co. reports that in early August 2023, the…

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.…

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…

What is CCPA Compliance?

October 23, 2023November 22, 2023 Compliance

Whether motivated by high-profile data breaches or an increasing unease about how companies use and misuse personal data, jurisdictions across the United States are implementing more stringent data privacy regulations.…

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…

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’…

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…