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CPRA Compliance Checklist

September 11, 2023February 23, 2026 Compliance

July 1, 2023, marked the enforcement date of The California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Companies have been given sufficient time to implement necessary changes to comply with this data privacy law, which protects residents’…

Reducing the Risk of Data Exfiltration During Economic Uncertainty

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Insider Threat Management

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting imprint on the world, sparking a cascade of economic effects, not just over the past few years, but even more as a delayed aftermath. As a result, the world is expecting a major recession,…

How Data Loss Prevention Helps Maintain Cybersecurity Insurance

August 17, 2023March 20, 2024 Data Loss Prevention Insurance

Cybersecurity insurance has developed as a vital component of organizational risk management in today’s ever-changing cyber threat landscape. However, as the frequency and severity of cyberattacks and data breaches…

Why Data Loss Prevention and Insider Threat Management are Converging

August 10, 2023August 28, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Insider Threat Management

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving as a result of technological advancements and global shifts. The pandemic, for example, resulted in many unexpected and rapid changes in cybersecurity resulting from…

UK GDPR Compliance

July 31, 2023August 4, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) is an Act of Parliament that updated data protection laws in the UK. It came into effect on May 25, 2018, and effectively incorporates the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation…

Supply Chain DLP

July 25, 2023November 18, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

Supply chain security is understandably a hot topic in cyber risk management. With the increased use of APIs, dependence on third-party code, use of cloud computing, and more, companies choosing to outsource IT services…

Data Protection Policies: Are You Doing Enough to Ensure Compliance?

July 18, 2023July 20, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

Compliance with relevant global data privacy regulations continues to prove challenging for companies of all sizes. From navigating complicated regulatory language to implementing appropriate safeguards, it’s not…

PCI DSS Compliance: What is PCI DSS, Requirements & Best Practices

July 12, 2023August 4, 2023 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

Today’s digitally-fuelled economy sees tens of millions of online credit card transactions and debit card payments per day. Visa alone processes 29 million online transactions per day, with companies like Mastercard…

How can DLP improve remote worker satisfaction?

July 6, 2023October 10, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Work From Home

Despite the evident benefits of remote work, data security risks have increased in line with this new normal. The remote working environment can feel somewhat precarious to employees who understand the value of sensitive…

A Guide to the Changes Brought by the GLBA Safeguards Rule for Auto Dealerships

June 29, 2023January 17, 2024 Automotive Compliance

In today’s digital era, data security and safeguarding consumers’ nonpublic personal information (NPI) are of utmost importance. Auto dealerships engaged in financial activities, such as providing financing…

If 70% of Data Loss Incidents Occur at the Endpoint, Why Would Your DLP Be Anywhere Else?

June 22, 2023August 4, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Endpoint Protection

“Do I need a network, cloud, or endpoint DLP solution?” It’s a question we hear a lot. The answer, of course, all comes down to what you’re trying to achieve. You might need one of those options, or you might need all three. Because…

5 Best Practices for Minimizing the Risk of PII Breaches in any Organization

June 13, 2023August 4, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Encryption

Organizations today face numerous challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive data and confidential information. This is because the environment makes maintaining complete control and effective monitoring more…

Data Security Best Practices in Manufacturing

June 7, 2023November 2, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

Managing sensitive data has become an integral part of every business, regardless of industry. While the manufacturing sector does not collect consumer data on a large scale, it generates and acquires other types of highly…

Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys to Offer Same-Day Support for Apple’s macOS Sonoma

June 6, 2023June 7, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

CoSoSys, a leader in multi-OS Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, announced today that it will provide same-day support for the upcoming macOS Sonoma release. MacOS Sonoma (macOS 14) was previewed at WWDC23 and is scheduled…

Educational Institutions: How to Ensure Data Compliance and Security

June 5, 2023November 2, 2023 Data Loss Prevention Education

From student PII and research IP, to sensitive donor information and confidential grant applications; the education sector has quickly found itself at the forefront of a data protection challenge. In fact, the latest IBM…

Introducing Endpoint Protector Plans for 2023

June 1, 2023January 30, 2024 Compliance Data Loss Prevention Device Control

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Device Control and Data Loss Prevention plans for 2023. Designed to better meet the needs of organizations looking to achieve their compliance objectives, and protect their…

RBI Compliance and the RBI Cyber Security Framework

May 25, 2023January 26, 2026 Banking & Financial Institutions Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Cyber Security Framework mandates banks to adopt strict controls for data protection, risk management, and compliance. Core requirements include DLP strategies, access control, cyber…

NIST Removable Media Policy Compliance Made Easy with Endpoint Protector

May 11, 2023January 26, 2026 Device Control

NIST’s removable media policy sets strict controls for managing USBs, external drives, and other portable devices to protect sensitive data. It emphasizes access control, monitoring, encryption, and media sanitization.…

Federal Reserve and FFIEC Requirements for Safeguarding Customer Data

May 8, 2023February 18, 2026 Banking & Financial Institutions Data Loss Prevention

Federal Reserve and FFIEC guidelines require financial institutions to safeguard customer data against insider threats and improper data handling. Controls must cover all data exit points, including email, cloud services,…

Find out what’s new in Endpoint Protector v5.8

April 25, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

v5.8 of Endpoint Protector by CoSoSys is now available and adds a host of new features to help organizations better protect their sensitive data from insider threats, accidental loss, and compliance breaches. Critical…

CoSoSys Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Certification

April 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Compliance

CoSoSys, a leading data security and data loss prevention solutions provider is pleased to announce that it has achieved the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 certification. The certification audit was performed…

Game On – Tackling the threat of a data breach in professional sports

March 23, 2023April 3, 2023 Data Loss Prevention

What’s the first industry that comes to mind when you think about data security and the risks of a data breach? The banking sector? Perhaps healthcare? But what about professional sports organizations? From player performance…

NIST 800-171 Compliance Guide

March 10, 2023February 18, 2026 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

How federal government contractors can achieve NIST 800-171, Revision 2, compliance with Endpoint Protector for data loss prevention and USB device control. NIST has produced more than 200 special publications covering…

5 Data Security Tips for Tech Companies Working in a Hybrid Work Environment

February 16, 2023February 24, 2023 Technology & Software

The speed at which change comes to our lives can be overwhelming, affecting organizations even more than individuals. While hybrid or fully remote work models were bound to be “the thing” sooner or later, the 2020 onset of…