Expert studies have put a lot of work into identifying what a data breach is likely to cost a company or organization. Data breaches are some of the most feared types of cyberattacks in the business world, and beyond. Having sensitive data outside of the authorized user’s control creates certain […]
With so many of their sensitive workflows moving through vendor cloud systems, companies are getting serious about cloud data loss prevention. This is a booming market that’s getting a lot of attention within the general realm of cybersecurity; experts estimate that cloud DLP will be a $27.5 billion annual market […]
We should thank the Department of Justice for their consideration in wrapping up one of the most (potentially) consequential government insider threat cybersecurity stories in time for us to cover it for this year’s National Insider Threat Awareness Month. And this one was a doozie. In case you missed it […]
From small businesses to the corporate ‘big fish,’ all sorts of companies fear a data breach situation. There are many different kinds of insider threats and cyberattacks that can result in a data breach, where the company loses sensitive data, triggering liabilities and other problems. So what are some of […]
Email serves a critical function in the operation of most businesses, yet it was never designed to be a secure method of communication. Internal security protocols and robust employee education can help decrease the likelihood of an email breach, but human error is inevitable. Email security tools fill the gap […]
Enterprise data is one of the most important assets a company has. It contains information about customers, products, and business processes. Protecting sensitive data should be a top priority for companies, since the theft of that data can cause tremendous financial and reputational damage. This article discusses strategies for protecting […]
In the finance industry, where lots of information is sensitive and can be used for identity theft, security against insider threats is especially critical. But it’s not always easy to circle the wagons in ways that would completely foil hackers, or, alternately, people inside of a banking or finance institution […]
The lockdowns of the pandemic forced many businesses to move their operations online with little time to prepare. Offices across the country closed and workers began to do their work remotely. The rapid increase in cloud-based work, remote collaboration, and video conferencing contributed to an ever-increasing attack surface. Businesses large […]
Securing their businesses against insider threats continues to be a top concern for organizations as part of their overall cybersecurity strategy. Even as geopolitical tensions and foreign ransomware crews have been in the headlines, security teams understand that a malicious insider with their extensive knowledge of where all the valuable […]
Today’s businesses operate in a complicated cybersecurity and data privacy environment. Whether they are guarding against expensive ransomware attacks or reputation-damaging data breaches, today’s landscape has one thing in common: people are often the problem. According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, 82 percent of data breaches involved the […]