Endpoint Protector Blog

Top 5 Internal Data Security Threats and How to Deal with Them

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

When considering cybersecurity strategies for data protection, guarding against external threats is usually the first on the list. However, headline-grabbing cyberattacks account for only half of the root causes of…

How Data Classification and Data Loss Prevention Go Hand in Hand

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Tech Insights

In an age when data discovery and the protection of sensitive data have become key to reaching compliance with laws and international standards such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), HIPAA, and PCI DSS,…

Linux and Data Security: The Myths, Challenges and Solutions

May 11, 2022May 12, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Linux has come a long way since its humble beginnings as Finnish student Linus Torvalds’ pet project. With over 27.8 million lines of code to its name and its rise as the OS of choice for servers, public cloud, and supercomputers,…

How to Reduce Data Security Risks with Cross-Platform DLP

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Nowadays, most businesses work with a mixture of device types and operating systems. Cross-platform Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions help to diminish cybersecurity vulnerabilities in heterogeneous IT environments…

Keeping Source Code Safe with Data Loss Prevention

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Technology & Software

The number one concern for companies when developing new software and algorithms is that they do the job they are meant to do and function efficiently. Cybersecurity features, when implemented, are intended to ensure customer…

Why Does Linux Need Data Loss Prevention

April 28, 2022April 29, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Linux has earned a reputation of being the most secure operating system, but it still has its security flaws. Deploying a secure operating system is an important starting point for every business, but even the most secure…

Dedicated DLP VS Integrated DLP

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Data breaches and data leakage have become legal concerns companies must contend with the world over. The rise of data protection legislation such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California…

Top 3 Reasons to Use Endpoint Data Loss Prevention

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

The primary tool of today’s business environment is the computer. Whether a desktop or laptop, running on Windows or macOS, these are the devices employees spend most of their working hours in front of and on which they access…

5 Ways Large Enterprises Protect their Data

April 11, 2022April 19, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Data protection has become an essential part of all business strategies, no matter the company’s size. In many countries, it has become a legal obligation. Data protection legislation such as the EU General Data Protection…

Best Practices for Source Code Security

April 8, 2022April 21, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Other security topics Technology & Software

If source code gets leaked or stolen, it can cause massive damage to your organization. It’s not just about financial losses – it can also decrease customers’ trust and negatively impact your reputation. That’s why…

Data Protection in Japan: All You Need to Know about APPI

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Compliance

Japan’s data protection law, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), adopted as early as 2003, was one of the first data protection regulations in Asia. It received a major overhaul in September 2015 after…

3 Data Security Tips for Lending and Brokerage Firms

March 28, 2022April 21, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions

Any company wishing to accept card payments over the phone, in person, or online from the world’s biggest card schemes must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Lending and brokerage…

Healthcare Services: 3 Ways to Ensure Data Security

March 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

Due to its sensitivity and high value, healthcare data has been heavily regulated for years through specialized legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Despite this, healthcare…

Data Security for Credit Card and Transaction Processing Companies

March 16, 2022May 11, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions

Credit card and transaction processing companies, as their very name suggests, work with sensitive credit cardholder information on a daily basis and are subject to strict data security compliance requirements as a consequence.…

Security Briefing Wrap-Up: Data Protection for Software and Technology Companies

March 11, 2022March 14, 2022 Security Briefings Technology & Software

In this month’s live Security Briefing, we focused on the unique data protection challenges that software and technology companies face and presented how Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools can help ensure the security…

Data Protection Legislation Around the World in 2022

March 8, 2022March 28, 2022 Compliance

By 2023, 65% of the world’s population will have its personal data covered under modern privacy regulations, according to Gartner. Lawmakers’ efforts have intensified in the last two years, with many data…

Product Insights: Data Protection for Law Firms and Legal Services

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Law firms Product Insights

In our latest Product Insights session, you could watch Endpoint Protector in action and learn how law firms like yours use the technology to protect sensitive data on employee endpoints. If you’ve missed it, you can…

Data Security Considerations for the Automotive Parts Industry

March 1, 2022May 11, 2022 Automotive Data Loss Prevention

The automotive industry is currently undergoing one of the biggest technological transformations of any field. The advent of autonomous driving and increased connectivity is changing how automakers, automotive parts…

What is USB Blocker and How Do You Use It?

February 22, 2022May 16, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Device Control

USB flash drives have been the root cause of some of the biggest data breaches of the last twenty years. USBs are not only easy to lose, forget and steal due to their size but have become a widespread malware infection tool as well.…

Data Security Best Practices for Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

February 15, 2022May 11, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

Data processing has become an integral part of every business, regardless of the industry in which they operate. While the electrical and electronics manufacturing sector does not collect consumer data on a large scale,…

Endpoint Protector 5.5.0.0 is here. What’s new?

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

New year, new release. We’re welcoming 2022 with Endpoint Protector v5.5.0.0, bringing new features, and integrations to help our customers strengthen their data security posture. Check out the most important new features:…

Frequently Asked Questions about Data Loss Prevention

February 10, 2022April 20, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Learn why Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions are now an essential part of any company’s data security strategy. With evolving data compliance requirements, large and frequent data breaches, and an increasing…

Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms: Why Data Security Matters

February 8, 2022May 25, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention

Cybersecurity is a concern for all industries, but some, like venture capital and private equity, are more attractive targets due to the nature of the data they collect and process. Investment firms work with highly sensitive…

5 Easy-to-Use Content Aware Features in Endpoint Protector

February 6, 2022May 17, 2022 Content Aware Protection Data Loss Prevention

In today’s ultra-connected fast-paced work environment, it is easy to lose track of data. Companies encourage the use of productivity-enhancing software and collaborative tools: nearly all organizations, for example,…