Endpoint Protector Blog

DLP in the German Healthcare System

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

In the German healthcare industry, sensitive data spans everything from drug patents through to patient data and clinical trial results. That’s why data breaches can lead to financial losses and damage a company’s…

What is intellectual property? Understanding IP rights, negligence & more

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Intellectual property (IP) means creations of the human mind, such as artistic work and inventions. However, this term refers not just to the creations of individuals but also to intangible assets owned by commercial entities,…

How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2023

January 12, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

The key to preventing data breaches in the current cybersecurity landscape is understanding exactly how they happen and covering your entire attack surface. Let us guide you through the anatomy of data loss and show you specific…

Key DLP market trends and drivers for 2023 and beyond

January 10, 2023January 19, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

With 2023 just around the corner, one may wonder what effect the next years will have on the DLP market, DLP solution development directions, and the requirements for data loss prevention. We certainly think about that a lot,…

5 Things to Consider for an Insider Threat Audit

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

In today’s world of information technology, insider threats are one of the primary reasons for security breaches. The definition of insider threat includes not just intentional malicious actions but also accidents and…

How DLP Helps Financial Institutions Protect Their Data

December 21, 2022December 22, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention

In the financial sector, data is not just a resource from which companies extract useful business insights. Financial institutions create, gather, process, and store large volumes of sensitive information. This sensitive…

How to secure healthcare data with a DLP solution

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

Considered highly sensitive and very valuable, protected health information (PHI) has been heavily regulated for years through specialized laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).…

Top 5 Ways DLP can help with HIPAA compliance

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Compliance Healthcare

Individually identifiable health data, due to its sensitive nature, has always been considered a special category of personal data, and it invariably falls under the jurisdiction of strict data protection regulations.…

4 ways DLP helps secure PHI

November 22, 2022 Compliance Healthcare

Protected health information (PHI) is a specific type of personally identifiable information (PII) that relates to medical records as well as any past, present, or future information about an individual’s physical or…

Understanding Zero-Day Support for macOS and Its Importance

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 Macs in the enterprise

Among the many changes in companies’ IT ecosystems over the last few years, an increase in endpoint devices running macOS went somewhat under the radar. Now, over half of businesses have Mac endpoints connected to corporate…

5 Data Security Measures Software Companies Need to Take

November 12, 2022November 15, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Technology & Software

Software companies are at the forefront of digital innovation. New products can revolutionize the way businesses operate and create more efficient or creative ways in which people interact with data and each other. With…

Switzerland’s Data Protection Act: What You Need to Know

November 9, 2022 Compliance

Significant changes to the Swiss government’s approach to data protection flew somewhat under the radar for companies that prioritized compliance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Aside from Swiss…

Educational Institutions: How to Ensure Data Compliance and Security

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Education

Collecting sensitive data from thousands of students and employees, education is one of the sectors most vulnerable to data breaches. With limited cybersecurity budgets and know-how, schools are an easy target for cybercriminals…

Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys Announces Same-Day Support for Apple’s macOS Ventura

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys continues its commitment to same-day support for the latest macOS versions with full support for macOS Ventura. First announced at WWDC 2022, macOS Ventura is a significant update that introduces…

Gartner DLP: The Story of the Missing Enterprise Magic Quadrant

October 26, 2022November 7, 2022 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…

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: What To Consider

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Cyber attacks continue to target businesses of all sizes, with potential threats to customers’ personal data and even the functionality of critical infrastructure services. Cybersecurity awareness month provides an…

CPRA: Overviewing Its Changes and Getting Ready for Compliance

October 12, 2022 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

Data protection laws always come with the potential for amendments to change those laws in light of both prevailing cybersecurity risks and the perception of consumer privacy rights not being fully protected. In California,…

Slack security concerns and how DLP helps overcome them

October 5, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

In recent years, Slack became a de facto standard platform for business communications within business teams. Originally, it was a cloud service designed primarily for developers and IT personnel. However, now it is often…

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

September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

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

Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys Ranked #1 for DLP Configuration

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

We’re delighted to announce that Endpoint Protector has been rated #1 for Data Loss Prevention Configuration in the G2’s Fall 2022 Reports, earning a total of over five badges across various categories. Leader Momentum…

The Importance of Data Loss Prevention for Macs

September 19, 2022September 20, 2022 Macs in the enterprise

In the last ten years, Macs have gradually made their way into the workplace. Their number has increased through Apple’s own efforts to improve their products for use in the enterprise such as their transition to M1 chips and…

Is there a disconnect between business leaders and security teams?

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Just a decade or two ago, cybersecurity used to be a concern only for the most prominent market players. Today, in the age of digital transformation, everyone is on their toes, even the smallest businesses. Handling cybersecurity…

CCPA Retrospective: Has It Worked?

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Compliance

After its effective date of January 1st, 2020, it’s now been well over two years since the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) started enhancing privacy rights for California residents. The act governs how businesses…

Pharma Companies: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property?

August 31, 2022August 31, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

Intellectual property (IP) is one of the crown jewel asset classes belonging to pharmaceutical companies. Threat actors prize pharma IP because of its high perceived value, and they are willing to deploy a diverse range…