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The Cost of a Data Breach in 2021

December 29, 2021June 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

The global average cost of a data breach increased by a worrying 10% in 2021, reaching $4.24 million, up from $3.86 million in 2020, according to the Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021 released by IBM and the Ponemon Institute.…

Data Security: What Broadcasters Need to Know

December 23, 2021April 8, 2026 Data Loss Prevention Media

As broadcasting shifts to digital workflows and connected systems, cybersecurity risks are rising across production and distribution. Broadcasters must protect sensitive content, manage insider threats, secure removable…

Data Security for Medical Devices and Equipment Manufacturers: 4 Best Practices

December 21, 2021April 7, 2026 Data Loss Prevention Medical Devices & Equipment Manufacturers

Protected health information which includes personally identifiable information (PII) such as social security numbers, names, and addresses, but also medical records, recipes, and treatments, is considered highly…

Aerospace and Defense Industry: 3 Ways to Improve Data Security

December 14, 2021April 8, 2026 Aerospace and Defense Industry Data Loss Prevention

Aerospace and defense organizations face advanced cyber threats targeting sensitive data like CUI and IP. To stay compliant with frameworks like CMMC and GDPR, they must classify data, secure isolated systems, control…

The Importance of Data Security in the Electronics Industry

December 10, 2021April 26, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

With a large number of employees, often selling products directly to customers, but also part of global supply chains for bigger organizations, electronics companies collect and process sensitive data on a massive scale.…

Marketing and Advertising Companies: Data Security Best Practices

December 6, 2021September 2, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Marketing & Advertising

Marketing and advertising companies need to tackle new customers needs and expectations while aligning their processes and practices to new privacy requirements and technical developments. In a data-driven world, successfully…

Automotive Companies and Data Security

December 2, 2021May 10, 2022 Automotive Data Loss Prevention

In recent years, connected cars, electric vehicles and automation have been three major driving forces of innovation in the automotive industry. Built on the digitization of in-car systems, these leaps forward by introducing…

Top Security Threats for Consulting Firms and How to Tackle Them

November 9, 2021February 23, 2026 Consulting Firms Data Loss Prevention

Due to the nature of their work, consulting firms have access to, receive and store highly confidential sensitive information relating to their clients. As such, they have become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals.…

TPM: The New Windows 11 Requirement Everybody is Talking About

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 this summer and, when system requirements for the update were later released, one, in particular, drew considerable attention: the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. TPM 2.0 is required…

Endpoint Protector Rolls Out Same-Day Support for macOS Monterey

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

We’re happy to announce that our top-rated Endpoint Protector is fully compatible with Apple’s latest operating system, macOS 12 Monterey, and the latest chipsets, including M1 Pro and M1 Max. With same-day support,…

Top 3 Things We Learned at it-sa 2021

October 20, 2021December 28, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Events

Europe’s leading trade fair for IT security has brought experts, and decision-makers together face to face this year. The event aimed to help companies strengthen their cyber resilience and protection against cyberattacks,…

How DLP Helps with Germany’s Hospital Future Act

October 19, 2021May 11, 2022 Compliance Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

On 18 September 2020, the German Federal Government (Bundestag) passed the Hospital Future Act (Krankenhauszukunftsgesetz or KHZG) to support the digitalization of the national healthcare system. The law makes EUR 3…

What Is User Remediation and How to Use It?

October 14, 2021April 8, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

User remediation in DLP allows employees to safely override blocked actions by providing justification, reducing false positives and admin workload. It balances security and productivity by enabling controlled exceptions…

All You Need to Know about FISMA Compliance

October 12, 2021April 7, 2026 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) is a United States federal law passed in December 2002 as part of the E-Government Act. FISMA requires each federal agency to develop, document, and implement an agency-wide…

Endpoint Protector is Ready for Windows 11

October 6, 2021April 8, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

We’re happy to announce that our award-winning Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution, Endpoint Protector, offers zero-day support for Windows 11. Released on October 5, 2021, the latest version of the Windows operating…

Security Briefing Wrap-Up: Protecting Your Law Firms’ Reputation with Data Loss Prevention

October 5, 2021September 2, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Law firms Security Briefings

Law firms have unique data security challenges, and keeping sensitive information protected is increasingly difficult. With the exponential growth of data that companies have to handle, the risks have also risen. Security…

Our next major release is here. Discover Endpoint Protector 5.4.0.0

September 20, 2021September 23, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

We’re excited to announce that the latest version of Endpoint Protector has been designed to meet the growing demands of large enterprises – making it even easier to manage users and your DLP policies. We know that today’s…

How DLP Helps Law Firms Protect Their Data

September 17, 2021September 2, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Law firms

Due to the nature of their work, law firms collect vast amounts of highly sensitive data. Not only personal information relating to their clients but also confidential corporate information, trade secrets, intellectual…

TISAX Assessments: How DLP helps

September 7, 2021January 12, 2022 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

In 2017, German automotive group Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) set up the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX), a mechanism through which organizations can submit to audits in compliance…

How to Reach LGPD Compliance With a DLP Solution

August 31, 2021April 21, 2022 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) demands companies to comply with strict requirements related to the collection and processing of consumers’ personal data. We’ve reviewed the LGPD and compiled the most important…

How to test and validate DLP policies effectively

August 26, 2021February 4, 2026 Data Loss Prevention Tech Insights

Testing DLP policies is essential to ensure sensitive data is truly protected. Netwrix Endpoint Protector now offers a free DLP Policy Testing Tool that lets you verify policy effectiveness by simulating data transfers.…

How DLP Helps Educational Institutions Protect Their Data

August 11, 2021August 20, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

With a high turnover rate of students and employees, housing important research and vast amounts of sensitive data collected on a daily basis, educational institutions are an attractive target for cyber criminals. According…

Why Macs Have a Lower TCO Than PCs

August 6, 2021June 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

In the last decade, Macs have cemented their place as one of the world’s top computers, accounting for 16.74% of worldwide desktop users. Their adoption rate in the enterprise steadily increased as companies began introducing…

The First Steps Towards Zero Trust Security

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

In recent years, companies have begun storing data in multiple locations, from traditional networks to cloud vendors, and, with the rise of work from home, in virtual infrastructures like Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)…