Endpoint Protector Blog

All You Need to Know about Brazil’s New Data Protection Law

March 8, 2019December 8, 2020 Compliance

On 14 August 2018, Brazil passed a comprehensive general data protection law, the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) which aims to align existing legislation to the new international standard set by the EU’s General Data…

Japan Receives the First Adequacy Decision Under the GDPR

February 28, 2019July 22, 2023 Compliance

On 23 January 2019, Japan became the first country to earn an adequacy decision from the European Commission (EC) after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25 May 2018. These decisions, which…

Data Security and Macs: The Myths, Challenges and Solutions

February 21, 2019December 1, 2023 Data Security

As macOS gains ground in the enterprise due to the increasing adoption of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and corporate-owned personally-enabled (COPE) policies, the security of the devices running it is often overlooked.…

What’s New in Endpoint Protector 5.2.0.5

February 19, 2019February 25, 2019 Endpoint Protection

A new release of Endpoint Protector is available for our clients and it presents the first version of a brand-new feature: Deep Packet Inspection. Currently available for macOS, the new functionality allows network traffic…

The US Federal Privacy Law Picks Up Steam

February 18, 2019December 15, 2020 Compliance

As the adoption of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) created a domino effect across the world, leading to more and more countries adopting data protection legislations, the US, that was, until recently, strongly…

5 Best Practices for Data Breach Prevention

February 4, 2019October 5, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

In today’s digital economy, companies collect an increasing volume of information, and data is turning not only into a more valuable but also into a more vulnerable resource. It has become a key input for growth, differentiation,…

3 Reasons Why SMBs Should Use DLP

January 29, 2019December 15, 2020 Data Loss Prevention

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions can help small and medium businesses (SMBs) not only in protecting their intellectual property, but in achieving compliance with different regulations as well. Digital security issues…

5 Best Practices for PCI DSS Compliance

January 23, 2019January 10, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements that helps businesses protect their payment systems from breaches, fraud, and theft of cardholder data. Developed by the PCI Security…

[Podcast] The rising importance of Data Loss Prevention

January 18, 2019December 11, 2020 Data Loss Prevention

“Digitalization has brought enormous benefits, but has also given rise to greater vulnerabilities and no company can afford to not have a data protection plan in place anymore” – Roman Foeckl In this podcast, Roman…

Data Protection in Canada: All You Need to Know about PIPEDA

January 17, 2019April 7, 2026 Compliance

PIPEDA is Canada’s core data privacy law governing how commercial organizations collect, use, and protect personal information. Built on 10 fair information principles, it requires consent, data minimization, safeguards,…

Indian Banks: Tips to Prevent Breaches and Stay Compliant

January 14, 2019June 16, 2026 Banking & Financial Institutions Compliance

The cybersecurity vulnerability of banks is high worldwide, as the business environment is continuously changing and new threats emerge every day. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions can help protect sensitive data…

6 Standout Device Control Features in Endpoint Protector

January 10, 2019June 16, 2026 Device Control

With the rise of Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) policies and the proliferation of personal devices, organizations often risk losing data due to employee negligence or malicious intentions. After all, no matter how secure…

How is GDPR Changing the Data Privacy Field?

December 27, 2018December 10, 2020 Compliance

After 2017 being named the Year of the Data Breach in the cybersecurity field, it was about time for 2018 to become the Year of Data Privacy Regulations. Although the number of data breaches did not show a decrease this year,…

Data Protection in the UK Post-Brexit

December 14, 2018December 9, 2020 Compliance

After months of intense negotiations, the UK and the EU have reached a deal for the UK’s exit from the European Union or, as it’s more commonly known, Brexit. However, to gain approval, the 585-page withdrawal agreement must…

CCPA vs. GDPR: How the Two Data Protection Regulations Compare

December 6, 2018December 8, 2020 Compliance

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the most significant development in privacy legislation in the US in recent years. Hurriedly passed into law on 28 June 2018, the CCPA followed in the footsteps of the EU’s General…

Data Protection Regulations in the Middle East

December 3, 2018April 8, 2026 Compliance

Data protection laws in the Middle East are evolving, largely influenced by GDPR. While there is no unified GCC regulation, countries like Bahrain and Qatar have implemented GDPR-like laws, while others rely on sectoral…

5 Reasons to Choose Endpoint Protector

November 23, 2018December 4, 2020 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

Although Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions have become an increasingly common element in compliance strategies for data protection regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA etc., they still spark fears due to the long and…

All You Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

November 19, 2018April 25, 2019 Compliance

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has sparked a global movement aimed at protecting individuals’ data and enforcing stricter regulations on entities processing large amounts of data. While some of these…

Endpoint Protector at the Jamf Nation User Conference 2018

November 1, 2018November 2, 2018 Events

The Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC), the largest gathering of Apple system administrators in the world, took place between 23 and 25 October at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, US. Now in its 8^th edition, JNUC focuses…

Endpoint Protector Becomes an Exhibitor at GITEX Technology Week 2018

October 25, 2018October 26, 2018 Events

GITEX Technology Week, the largest technology event in MENA and South-East Asia, was held this year between 14 and 18 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Its 38^th edition opened under the headline “Experience Future…

Endpoint Protector at it-sa’s 10 Year Anniversary Edition

October 18, 2018December 10, 2020 Events

it-sa, Europe’s leading trade fair for IT security, took place last week between 9 and 11 October at the Exhibition Centre in Nuremberg. Celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year, it-sa had an exceptional turnout with 696…

A Slicker, Easier Way to Use EasyLock

October 11, 2018December 10, 2020 Encryption

Data has never been more vulnerable than it is today. Companies struggle to keep their data secure as relentless waves of attacks strike at the core of some of the world’s most established brands and trusted online services.…

What’s New in Endpoint Protector 5.2

September 25, 2018December 13, 2018 Data Loss Prevention

Today marks the release of the latest update of our award-winning cross-platform Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution, Endpoint Protector 5.2.0.0, that brings with it much-anticipated new features along with a number…

Zero-Day Support for macOS Mojave with Endpoint Protector

September 24, 2018 Macs in the enterprise

Today marks the launch for public use of macOS 10.14, dubbed Mojave. First announced at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2018, the new version brings new features inspired by pro users, but designed for…