Due to the sensitive nature of the data they collect, insurance companies are subject to strict data protection regulations, often more so than other businesses. Under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR),…

As data breaches and data loss become legal concerns companies must contend with the world over, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions have emerged as essential tools in any comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, addressing…

2020 is set to become a momentous year for data protection legislation across the globe, with the enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) likely to grab headlines and set the tone for further US legislation…

2019 was a dark one for data protection the world over. The number of data breaches spiked dramatically: the 5,183 that were reported exposed 7.9 billion records in the first nine months of 2019, with Risk Based Security researchers…

In the last six years, the global average cost of a data breach has grown by 12%, totaling $3.92 million/breach in 2019 according to this year’s Cost of a Data Breach Report released by the Ponemon Institute and IBM Security.…

Schools and higher education institutions are a data goldmine, often collecting more sensitive information about their prospective and enrolled students, alumni and employees, than private companies do about their…

Black Friday has become one of the most profitable retail days of the year with businesses around the world rushing to adopt it as a way to boost seasonal sales. While discounts are available both in stores and online, the digital…