Endpoint Protector Blog

Valeo vs NVIDIA: Company IP still too easily stolen by departing employees

November 27, 2023February 18, 2026 Insider Threat Management

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…

3 Data Protection Tips for Banking and Financial Services

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Banking & Financial Institutions

Banks, credit unions, and other financial services companies collect and process huge amounts of sensitive data on a daily basis, making them prime targets for cybersecurity risks and data loss from cyber criminals; highlighting…

Protecting Data on the Production Floor

November 21, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Manufacturing organizations regard data as one of their most valuable assets. The sheer volume and diversity of this data may not always be obvious. However, it includes a wide range of critical information, such as blueprints,…

Understanding FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy in Education

November 20, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

From grades to Social Security numbers, and from addresses to family details, education records offer a comprehensive snapshot of an individual. Threat actors increasingly prize this sensitive data and show no hesitation…

Data Encryption: Protecting Sensitive Information in the Digital Age

November 16, 2023November 20, 2025 Encryption

Data encryption safeguards sensitive information by converting it into unreadable code accessible only with the correct key. Modern encryption combines symmetric and asymmetric methods to protect data at rest and in…

EU vs US: What Are the Differences Between Their Data Privacy Laws?

November 15, 2023December 22, 2023 Compliance

The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018 set a high bar in privacy protection for individuals within European Union (EU) member states. The data privacy landscape in the US has changed…

How to Prevent Data Loss: Essential Strategies for Secure Data Management

November 14, 2023November 24, 2025 Data Loss Prevention

Preventing data loss requires a blend of technology, strategy, and culture. Core defenses include regular backups, encryption, malware protection, and employee training. Compliance with laws like GDPR and HIPAA ensures…

All You Need to Know about HIPAA Compliance

November 13, 2023December 18, 2023 Compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was originally passed in 1996, and, while its primary purpose was to allow workers to carry forward insurance and healthcare rights between jobs, in time…

5 Pillars of a Strong Data Loss Prevention Strategy

November 9, 2023November 22, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions can play a pivotal role in protecting your most sensitive data assets. But, if you procure a leading DLP software, such as Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys, you still must have an effective…

What is USB Group Policy?

November 7, 2023November 21, 2025 Device Control

USB Group Policy in Windows allows admins to manage and restrict USB device use through Active Directory. While built-in tools offer basic control, they lack the flexibility and cross-platform support needed for complex…

Gartner DLP: The Story of the Missing Enterprise Magic Quadrant

November 6, 2023November 21, 2025 Data Loss Prevention

Gartner discontinued its Enterprise DLP Magic Quadrant in 2018, replacing it with the Market Guide as the market matured. The focus shifted from comparing vendors to analyzing trends, especially the rise of integrated…

NIST Data Loss Prevention: Comprehensive Guide & Best Practices

November 2, 2023November 20, 2025 Compliance

NIST’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) framework sets key standards for safeguarding sensitive data across federal and non-federal systems. Its guidelines emphasize classification, access control, monitoring, and incident…

CASB DLP vs. Endpoint DLP: What’s the Difference?

November 1, 2023April 7, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

CASBs provide visibility and control over cloud applications, but they don’t fully prevent data leaks. Most breaches occur at the endpoint, where data is accessed, modified, and shared. A strong DLP strategy focuses on…

Limitations of Server-Based OCR for DLP

October 31, 2023February 23, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Server-based OCR for Data Loss Prevention relies on cloud processing, creating latency, file size limits, daily scan restrictions, and no offline protection. It often supports only specific file types and applications,…

Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide

October 30, 2023January 8, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

Data Loss Prevention is a core pillar of modern cybersecurity, helping organizations protect sensitive data from insider threats, misconfigurations, malware, and device loss. Effective DLP strategies focus on data…

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Key Provisions and Business Implications

October 27, 2023November 24, 2025 Compliance

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), enacted in 2023, establishes a GDPR-inspired framework to safeguard citizens’ personal data. It defines roles for data fiduciaries, processors, and principals,…

Understanding Insider Threats: Definition, Indicators & Effective Mitigation

October 25, 2023November 22, 2023 Insider Threat Management

In today’s digital-first world, businesses are inundated with vast amounts of data. From financial transactions to intellectual property, the data flowing through an organization’s network is its lifeblood.…

What is DLP? A Deep Dive Into Its Core Mechanisms

October 24, 2023April 7, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

In the digital age, data is the lifeblood of businesses. From intellectual property (IP) and sensitive information to customer data, the information companies possess is both their strength and vulnerability. With the…

What is CCPA Compliance?

October 23, 2023November 22, 2023 Compliance

Whether motivated by high-profile data breaches or an increasing unease about how companies use and misuse personal data, jurisdictions across the United States are implementing more stringent data privacy regulations.…

DLP Policy 101: From Basics to Best Practices

October 20, 2023January 26, 2026 Data Loss Prevention

A Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy defines how organizations protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, leaks, or misuse. Effective DLP programs rely on five pillars: identification, protection, monitoring,…

Endpoint-Based OCR for DLP is Closing the Gap in Enterprise Data Protection

October 19, 2023February 18, 2026 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

Endpoint-based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is redefining Data Loss Prevention by processing text extraction directly on user devices rather than remote servers. This approach enables faster, real-time detection…

Find out what’s new in Endpoint Protector v5.9

October 10, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

v5.9 of Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is now available, adding even more features and improvements to enhance your data loss prevention strategy and safeguard your sensitive data. Critical updates in the latest release…

Does Security Training Work? – Why We Need DLP

September 27, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

Every security policy in every type and size of an organization is built on education and awareness. Humans are and will always be the weakest link in cybersecurity, regardless of how many technical solutions and tactical…

CoSoSys Successfully Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

CoSoSys, a leading data security and data loss prevention solutions provider is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit. Representing a significant…