When a cyberattack occurs, it is crucial for a business to recover quickly. A cyberattack (such as a ransomware or malware attack) requires alerting the CEO and the entire senior leadership team to protect the company and recover from any damage. This is a critical issue for all global enterprises. In the U.S. and Europe, […]
Focusing on Data Privacy: Building Trust and Strengthening Security
In today’s digital age, managing and minimizing data collection is essential for maintaining business security. Prioritizing data privacy helps organizations ensure they only gather necessary information, reducing the risk of data breaches and misuse. This approach addresses potential vulnerabilities at their source, mitigating the impact of breaches and avoiding regulatory penalties as scrutiny over privacy […]
Why the Growing Adoption of IoT Demands Seamless Integration of IT and OT
Over the past year, cyberattacks on cyber-physical systems (CPS) have cost organizations around the world at least $500,000, highlighting the growing financial and operational risks of compromised security. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to emerge as a key driver in nearly every sector, the need for trustworthy, secure data becomes even more crucial. To address these challenges, […]
The Rise of Cloud Repatriation in Storage Solutions
In recent years, a large number of businesses have jumped on the wave and moved their applications and data to the cloud, with nine out of 10 IT professionals considering the cloud a cornerstone of their digital strategy. While the cloud can offer flexibility, the reality is managing cloud expenses and resulting security liabilities have become significantly […]
Crafting a Secure Future: Integrating an AI-First Security Posture
It is now well understood that integrating AI into an organization’s digital infrastructure will unlock real-time insights for decision-makers, streamline internal workflows by automating repetitive tasks, and enhance customer service interactions with AI-powered assistants. This technology will accelerate everything from purchases to personalized service requests. These benefits have made AI an essential component of modern […]
Data’s Dangerous Journey: Protecting Information from Source to Destination
Given that data is the lifeblood of modern enterprises, the specter of data breaches looms large. The 2024 Snowflake data breach sent shockwaves through the tech industry, serving as a stark reminder of the ever-present threats in data management. While the cause of the breach came down to a combination of an aggressive hacking campaign […]
The Role of DSPM in Data Compliance: Going Beyond CSPM for Regulatory Success
Cloud security posture management (CSPM) and data security posture management (DSPM) are two approaches to securing cloud environments, each with its own capabilities and techniques. Many organizations may benefit most from a combination of the two, based on their particular needs. Before deciding on an approach, researching vendors, and investing in a solution, it is […]
Data Is Not the New Oil: It’s More Like Uranium
In today’s digital world, data is the most critical enterprise asset. Data is required to run software, drive business intelligence, and deliver new functionality. Consequently, companies have tried to hoard as much data as possible. In fact, data has become known as “the new oil,” among many. This sentiment, however, is misleading. Data is not […]
The AI Paradox: Why Investment Doesn’t Guarantee Success Without Privacy and Security
Year after year, organizations across industries have continued to push the limits of their technology capabilities through the increased adoption of AI. To put this into perspective, global investments in AI more than doubled in 2023, reaching $200 billion, and the market is now expected to reach a valuation of nearly $2 trillion within the next […]
The Legal Necessity of Secure Data Erasure in Preventing Data Breaches
A data breach is like the iceberg that sank the “unsinkable” Titanic – it can swiftly bring down even the most powerful organizations. In today’s data-driven world, as per IBM’s 2024 report, the cost of data breaches has skyrocketed to $4.88 million per incident globally, while in the United States, this figure is almost double at $9.36 million […]