Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to change the global economy and potentially, one day, every aspect of our lives. There are numerous possible uses for the technology across industries, and new AI projects and applications are frequently released to the public. The only restriction on AI’s use appears to be the inventiveness of human beings. AI […]
The Insider Threat Prevention Primer Your Company Needs
We know them as friends, colleagues, acquaintances, work wives or husbands, and sometimes, the competition. They are the people we spend more time with than our own families. They are our co-workers and employees. They are also our greatest cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Insider threats, which include employees, contractors, or others with direct access to company data and […]
Debunking Cloud and Cloud Migration Myths
Many companies hesitate to migrate to the cloud for a variety of valid reasons. However, these migration concerns are often based on misconceptions that keep companies from realizing the financial and operational benefits of the cloud. The following blog post addresses some of the myths around the public cloud, including cost control obstacles, compliance shortfalls, […]
Future-Proof Your Cyber Risk Management with These Top Trends in 2024 (Part I)
The global marketplace faces an increasingly destructive cyber risk landscape each year, and 2024 is set to confirm this trend. The cost of data breaches alone is expected to reach $5 trillion, a growth of 11% from 2023. As technology advances, attackers continue to develop new, more sophisticated methods for infiltrating systems and exploiting vulnerabilities. Among […]
The Five Biggest Challenges with Large-Scale Cloud Migrations
The popularity of cloud computing continues to grow. In fact, research firm Gartner indicates that by 2028, cloud computing will “shift from being a technology disruptor to becoming a necessary component for maintaining business competitiveness.” It is estimated that as many as 90% of organizations in the United States are utilizing the cloud to some degree, with 47% pursuing a […]
Cloud Computing: A Paradigm Shift in Business Operations
Cloud computing has fundamentally transformed how many companies function. Specifically, when businesses leverage the cloud through Internet-based services, it enables new potential for reducing overhead, connecting with global marketplaces, and automating key processes. Below, we will explore the benefits of cloud computing for businesses and how it can improve various operations. Embracing Cloud Computing: The […]
The Impact of Data Silos (and How to Prevent Them)
Data silos often develop unintentionally within businesses, catching leaders by surprise. They hinder cross-departmental collaboration while giving rise to inconsistent data quality, communication gaps, reduced visibility, and increased expenses. The gravity of impact can be gauged from a report by Forrester research, which finds that knowledge workers spend an average of 12 hours a week “chasing data.” […]
Protecting Your Data: 5 IAM Trends to Watch
In our increasingly digital world, organizations recognize the importance of securing their data. As cloud-based technologies proliferate, the need for a robust identity and access management (IAM) strategy is more critical than ever. IAM serves as the gatekeeper to an organization’s sensitive information, ensuring that only authorized individuals have an appropriate level of access. With […]
5 Data Management Trends Data Practitioners and CIOs Should Know in 2024 and 2025
Data has always been a driving factor for organizations. Over the past decade, the value of data has increased exponentially. Organizations across all categories and sizes (MNCs and SMEs) have started making critical business decisions based on insights gathered from collected data. The data, most commonly referred to as historical data, is collected over sufficient […]
How DSPM Fits into Your Cloud Security Stack
DSPM solutions provide unique security capabilities and are specifically tailored to addressing sensitive data in the cloud, but also to supporting a holistic cloud security stack. As the variety and sophistication of attacks increase over time, new challenges arise that the existing security stack can hardly keep up with. A new, more aligned, and holistic […]