PCI DSS Compliance Checklist
PCI DSS compliance requires organizations to secure cardholder data through access controls, encryption, monitoring, and regular testing. By following a structured checklist that includes risk assessment, system…
Prevent Data Exfiltration: The Complete Guide
Data exfiltration is the deliberate theft or transfer of sensitive information from a secure system. It commonly occurs through phishing, malware, insider threats, and exploited vulnerabilities. Preventing data exfiltration…
5 Ways to Enhance Data Security in Banks
Banks handle vast amounts of sensitive financial data, making robust cybersecurity essential. Strengthening protection requires multi-factor authentication, detailed audit trails, secure infrastructure, compliance-driven…
Insider Threat Awareness: Where Challenges Meet Dilemmas
If you ask any security expert about the primary source of cybersecurity risks, most of them would say that it’s human behavior. Whether it’s through intentional or unintentional actions, humans are ultimately the root…
NIST 800-53 Compliance Guide
NIST 800-53, Revision 5 outlines 888 security controls across five core functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Netwrix Endpoint Protector supports compliance by securing endpoints through Data…
Top Five Cybersecurity and Data Loss Trends for 2024
From Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven phishing attacks to why enterprise IT teams need to be wary of new-starters, here are five key trends that we predict will influence cybersecurity and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)…
GDPR Compliance Guide: What is GDPR, Requirements & More
The foundation for today’s increasingly digitized world must be built upon trust and transparency. If people don’t feel in control of their personal data and how it’s used, they’ll fail to trust the data-driven digital services…
Healthcare Services: 3 Ways to Ensure Data Security
Healthcare data is highly targeted and regulated, making strong security essential. Organizations must address insider threats, restrict access to sensitive data, and control removable devices using tools like DLP…
PCI DSS Compliance: All You Need to Know
PCI DSS sets global security standards to safeguard payment card data from breaches and fraud. Version 4.0 introduces zero-trust principles, stronger encryption, and mandatory anti-phishing controls. Compliance applies…
The Cost of a Data Breach in 2023
The average cost of a data breach continues to rise as companies deal with the fallout from unauthorized access to, or leaks of, sensitive information. The latest version of IBM’s eagerly anticipated Cost of a Data Breach…
PCI DSS Compliance: How DLP Helps
PCI DSS compliance is mandatory for organizations that process, store, or transmit cardholder data, with severe penalties for non-compliance. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) supports key PCI DSS requirements by discovering…
5 tips for RBI Compliance
Compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations is essential for organizations within or interacting with the Indian financial sector. In response to an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape, the RBI…
Data Leak Prevention vs Data Loss Prevention: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Your Data
Data Leak Prevention focuses on stopping unauthorized data transfers outside an organization, while Data Loss Prevention protects against loss, corruption, or theft of information. Both are essential to a layered security…
Why Should Cybersecurity Be a Priority for India?
​​In the past few years, India has experienced rapid digitalization and increased mobility, resulting in numerous benefits. However, this has also expanded the scope of threats and vulnerabilities.
The increasing number…
Deep Packet Inspection vs Browser Extensions: A Case Study on Entertainment Organizations
In 2018, the Motion Picture Association of America launched a content security initiative known as Trusted Partner Network (TPN) that was meant to elevate the security standards adopted by organizations in the film and…
NIST 800-171 Compliance: A Guide for Organizations
NIST 800-171 compliance is a crucial standard for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), especially those working with the US federal government. Developed by the National Institute of Standards…
5 Reasons Why Indian Companies Should Use DLP
India is rapidly transforming into a digital society, where safeguarding the continuously growing amount of sensitive data has become essential for all organizations. Recognizing this urgency, companies have been actively…
Data Security and Privacy: Risks, Best Practices, and Compliance
Data security safeguards digital information from unauthorized access, theft, and misuse through access controls, encryption, and DLP. It differs from data privacy, which governs how data is collected and shared. Effective…
Protect Your Business: Best Practices for Data Breach Prevention
Given what’s at stake when cybercriminals access and/or exfiltrate sensitive information, preventing a data breach is one of the most important aims of modern cybersecurity strategies. This article delves into the costs…
Knicks vs Raptors: When employees leave, does your data leave with them?
Only last week, we wrote about a lawsuit filed by Valeo against Nvidia, alleging that a former employee had stolen Valeo source code and took it with him to his new employer, Nvidia. Today, we have yet another example of the insider…
What does ISO 27001:2022 say about Data Loss Prevention?
ISO 27001:2022 introduces a new control, A.8.12, requiring organizations to implement Data Loss Prevention measures across systems, networks, and devices handling sensitive data. The update formalizes DLP as a key information…
Data Security Tips for Media Companies in India
The Indian media and entertainment industry continues its impressive growth path and has expanded at a much faster rate than the global average. Along with this, the stakes related to data breaches are also getting higher…
Global Compliance and DLP: Navigating Regulations and Protecting Data
Data breaches have become a frequent headline, making the importance of implementing a robust data security strategy critical. This urgency is echoed in the ever-evolving landscape of compliance regulations worldwide.…
Valeo vs NVIDIA: Company IP still too easily stolen by departing employees
The Valeo vs NVIDIA case highlights how easily departing employees can exfiltrate intellectual property such as source code and trade secrets. Insider threats often exploit legitimate access, using personal email, cloud…
