Endpoint Protector Blog

Why Macs Have a Lower TCO Than PCs

August 6, 2021June 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

In the last decade, Macs have cemented their place as one of the world’s top computers, accounting for 16.74% of worldwide desktop users. Their adoption rate in the enterprise steadily increased as companies began introducing…

How to Control USBs and Removable Devices with Endpoint Protector

August 3, 2021April 21, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Device Control

Removable devices have become commonplace tools in today’s work environment. They include everything from optical disks and memory cards to smartphones, USB flash drives, and external hard drives. An advantage of removable…

PCI Compliance Checklist

July 29, 2021January 10, 2022 Banking & Financial Institutions Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements that were adopted as a general standard by financial institutions for the protection of payment systems from data breaches,…

All You Need to Know About Virginia’s CDPA

July 21, 2021 Compliance

On 2 March 2021, Virginia became the second US state to enact comprehensive privacy legislation. The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) draws heavily from existing laws such as the California Consumer Privacy…

The First Steps Towards Zero Trust Security

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

In recent years, companies have begun storing data in multiple locations, from traditional networks to cloud vendors, and, with the rise of work from home, in virtual infrastructures like Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS)…

Why Device Control is Not Enough in 2021

July 5, 2021May 16, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Device Control

Removable devices have long been a threat to data security. From employees copying sensitive data onto unsecure devices to malicious outsiders attacking a corporate network through infected USBs, the risks they pose are…

Security Briefing Wrap-Up: Securing Your Business for a New Hybrid Workforce

July 2, 2021March 2, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Events Security Briefings

In hybrid workspaces, the way employees are working has changed the security risk landscape for organizations. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, many global companies, including KPMG, Salesforce, and Spotify, are announcing…

Protecting Data and Preventing Breaches More Efficiently

June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

Businesses worldwide want to take full advantage of the performance benefits of mobility, portability, and communications solutions, without compromising security. So they seek out solutions that prevent data loss…

How DLP Can Help Health Insurance Providers Protect Their Data

June 24, 2021May 3, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Healthcare Insurance

From personal data and health records to bank account information, health insurance providers collect a vast amount of highly sensitive information about their customers. As a consequence, they have become an attractive…

How to Protect Your Data at Rest

June 18, 2021June 23, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

In recent years, the protection of sensitive information has become mandatory for most companies, regardless of where they are located in the world. A new wave of data protection legislation, spearheaded by the EU’s …

Read the Top Security Recommendations for Hybrid Workplaces

June 14, 2021April 21, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Events

Hybrid work environments that support a mix of at-home and in-office arrangements are emerging as COVID-19 restrictions are gradually lifted. Besides factors such as productivity and collaboration, security is a critical…

macOS Monterey: 5 Things to Know about Security and Privacy

June 11, 2021October 12, 2021 Macs in the enterprise Tech Insights

They might not always make front-page news, but security and privacy updates always feature in Apple’s operating system updates, and macOS Monterey is no exception. At the all-online Worldwide Developer Conference 2021…

How Companies Protect Customer Information

June 9, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

Any company, regardless of its size, collects customer information as part of its business operations. Whether they accept orders or provide a service, organizations process sensitive customer data on a regular basis…

The Importance of Client Agents in the Era of Agent Fatigue

June 4, 2021 Data Loss Prevention Other security topics

As the number of cybersecurity incidents increased and the protection of sensitive data became heavily legislated, companies turned to security tools to counter cyberattacks and data leaks. However, as diverse threats…

Protecting Data at Rest vs Data in Motion

May 28, 2021June 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Protecting sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII), intellectual property, or healthcare data, has become a requirement for most businesses collecting and processing these types of data.…

What is Insider Data Exfiltration?

May 18, 2021June 27, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

Data exfiltration refers to the unauthorized copying, transfer, or retrieval of data from a company computer or server. It can be performed by a variety of actors: by outsiders through malware or phishing attacks that can…

5 Steps to Secure Data on Macs in the Enterprise

May 13, 2021May 10, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Macs in the enterprise

Over the last twenty years, Macs have cemented their place in the enterprise, first as a specialized tool for professionals in the creative fields, then as a device of choice in the office. The introduction of choose-your-own-device…

Endpoint Protector 5.3.0.5 is out. Discover what’s new

May 10, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

While we’re having our heads busy preparing our next big release, Endpoint Protector 5.4.0.0, that will bring significant features such as self remediation, we’ve thought about making some new important enterprise features…

All You Need to Know about TISAX

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Compliance

The rise of smart and connected cars in the last decade has led to a sharp increase in cyberattacks involving automobiles. According to Upstream Security’s 2020 Automotive Cybersecurity Report, the number of annual automotive…

5 Tips for a Successful CMMC Compliance Checklist

April 30, 2021 Compliance

The US Department of Defense (DoD) released the first version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) on 31 January 2020. The new framework aims to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled…

GDPR Data Encryption Requirements

April 26, 2021 Compliance Encryption

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires organizations that fall under its scope to secure sensitive data against data breaches defined as the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss,…

How can DLP help you protect corporate information?

April 15, 2021May 11, 2022 Data Loss Prevention

In the wake of a new wave of data protection laws spearheaded by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the safeguarding of personal information has become mandatory for most organizations. However, while…

How DLP Helps Pharmaceutical Companies Protect their Data

April 9, 2021May 11, 2022 Compliance Data Loss Prevention Healthcare

Pharmaceutical companies are both producers and collectors of vast quantities of sensitive data stemming from not only selling pharmaceutical products but also developing them. From initial research to the patent filing,…

All you need to know about the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Compliance Data Loss Prevention

As companies still struggled to come to terms with the compliance requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), they were hit by a surprising piece of news: voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act…