Endpoint Protector Blog

5 Ways Large Enterprises Protect their Data

April 11, 2022June 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Data protection has become an essential part of all business strategies, no matter the company’s size. In many countries, it has become a legal obligation. Data protection legislation such as the EU General Data Protection…

Best Practices for Source Code Security

If source code gets leaked or stolen, it can cause massive damage to your organization. It’s not just about financial losses – it can also decrease customers’ trust and negatively impact your reputation. That’s why…

Data Protection in Japan: All You Need to Know about APPI

April 5, 2022June 10, 2022 Compliance

Japan’s data protection law, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), adopted as early as 2003, was one of the first data protection regulations in Asia. It received a major overhaul in September 2015 after…

3 Data Security Tips for Lending and Brokerage Firms

March 28, 2022April 21, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions

Any company wishing to accept card payments over the phone, in person, or online from the world’s biggest card schemes must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Lending and brokerage…

Healthcare Services: 3 Ways to Ensure Data Security

March 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

Due to its sensitivity and high value, healthcare data has been heavily regulated for years through specialized legislation such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Despite this, healthcare…

Data Security for Credit Card and Transaction Processing Companies

March 16, 2022May 11, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions

Credit card and transaction processing companies, as their very name suggests, work with sensitive credit cardholder information on a daily basis and are subject to strict data security compliance requirements as a consequence.…

Security Briefing Wrap-Up: Data Protection for Software and Technology Companies

March 11, 2022March 14, 2022 Security Briefings Technology & Software

In this month’s live Security Briefing, we focused on the unique data protection challenges that software and technology companies face and presented how Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools can help ensure the security…

Data Protection Legislation Around the World in 2022

March 8, 2022March 28, 2022 Compliance

By 2023, 65% of the world’s population will have its personal data covered under modern privacy regulations, according to Gartner. Lawmakers’ efforts have intensified in the last two years, with many data…

Product Insights: Data Protection for Law Firms and Legal Services

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Law firms Product Insights

In our latest Product Insights session, you could watch Endpoint Protector in action and learn how law firms like yours use the technology to protect sensitive data on employee endpoints. If you’ve missed it, you can…

Data Security Considerations for the Automotive Parts Industry

March 1, 2022May 11, 2022 Automotive Data Loss Prevention

The automotive industry is currently undergoing one of the biggest technological transformations of any field. The advent of autonomous driving and increased connectivity is changing how automakers, automotive parts…

What is USB Blocker and How Do You Use It?

February 22, 2022May 16, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Device Control

USB flash drives have been the root cause of some of the biggest data breaches of the last twenty years. USBs are not only easy to lose, forget and steal due to their size but have become a widespread malware infection tool as well.…

Data Security Best Practices for Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

February 15, 2022May 11, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

Data processing has become an integral part of every business, regardless of the industry in which they operate. While the electrical and electronics manufacturing sector does not collect consumer data on a large scale,…

Endpoint Protector 5.5.0.0 is here. What’s new?

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

New year, new release. We’re welcoming 2022 with Endpoint Protector v5.5.0.0, bringing new features, and integrations to help our customers strengthen their data security posture. Check out the most important new features:…

Frequently Asked Questions about Data Loss Prevention

February 10, 2022September 2, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Learn why Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions are now an essential part of any company’s data security strategy. With evolving data compliance requirements, large and frequent data breaches, and an increasing…

Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms: Why Data Security Matters

February 8, 2022May 25, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention

Cybersecurity is a concern for all industries, but some, like venture capital and private equity, are more attractive targets due to the nature of the data they collect and process. Investment firms work with highly sensitive…

5 Easy-to-Use Content Aware Features in Endpoint Protector

February 6, 2022September 2, 2022 Content Aware Protection Data Loss Prevention

In today’s ultra-connected fast-paced work environment, it is easy to lose track of data. Companies encourage the use of productivity-enhancing software and collaborative tools: nearly all organizations, for example,…

Data Security Tips for Media and Internet Companies

February 1, 2022May 11, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Media

The rise of the internet has revolutionized the way media companies operate and how content is produced and accessed. The gaps between creation and distribution have shortened as media and internet companies seek to meet…

Security Briefing Wrap-Up: Data Protection for Banking and Finance – What’s Really Happening at the Endpoint?

January 27, 2022March 2, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention Security Briefings

With increasing costs of data breaches, challenges coming from remote work, and stricter regulations, securing sensitive data is a top priority for finance and banking institutions. After taking a deeper look at the security…

Are leavers a threat to your data? What the Great Resignation means for your data protection controls

January 26, 2022June 27, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

The Great Resignation has become more than just anecdotal. This month, the chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank said analysis of official data suggests that people in the U.K. are resigning at the highest rate since 2009. In…

Investment Banks: How to Successfully Strengthen Data Security

January 19, 2022September 2, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention

Due to the nature of its work, the investment banking industry is an attractive target for cybercriminals looking to steal sensitive customer data and to gain valuable information on business negotiations such as mergers…

Newspapers and News Services: Best Practices for Data Security

January 11, 2022May 12, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Newspapers & News Services

Newspapers and news services have undergone a process of digitalization in the last two decades, moving from printed editions to providing content exclusively online. This has brought a massive shift in the traditional…

Managing Data Security in the Publishing Industry

January 5, 2022September 2, 2022 Media

While digital technology offers excellent business opportunities for publishers, it also opens up threat vectors. These days online data privacy is one of the top-of-mind issues that companies in the publishing industry…

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, 2021May 11, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Media

The last decade has brought a massive shift in how broadcasting companies operate. Video-on-demand, mobile applications, and streaming services have diversified the way audiences access content and have put pressure…