Endpoint Protector Blog

What is USB Blocker and How Do You Use It?

February 22, 2022February 23, 2026 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…

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, 2022October 27, 2023 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…

Data Security for Medical Devices and Equipment Manufacturers: 4 Best Practices

December 21, 2021January 11, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Medical Devices & Equipment Manufacturers

Protected health information which includes personally identifiable information (PII) such as social security numbers, names, and addresses, but also medical records, recipes, and treatments, is considered highly…

Aerospace and Defense Industry: 3 Ways to Improve Data Security

December 14, 2021November 22, 2023 Aerospace and Defense Industry Data Loss Prevention

The goal of the aerospace and defense industry is to ensure the security of a country, its critical infrastructure, government authorities, and citizens. As such, they are often the targets of Advanced Persistent Threats…

The Importance of Data Security in the Electronics Industry

December 10, 2021April 26, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing

With a large number of employees, often selling products directly to customers, but also part of global supply chains for bigger organizations, electronics companies collect and process sensitive data on a massive scale.…

Marketing and Advertising Companies: Data Security Best Practices

December 6, 2021September 2, 2022 Data Loss Prevention Marketing & Advertising

Marketing and advertising companies need to tackle new customers needs and expectations while aligning their processes and practices to new privacy requirements and technical developments. In a data-driven world, successfully…

Automotive Companies and Data Security

December 2, 2021May 10, 2022 Automotive Data Loss Prevention

In recent years, connected cars, electric vehicles and automation have been three major driving forces of innovation in the automotive industry. Built on the digitization of in-car systems, these leaps forward by introducing…

How Can Telecom Companies Reduce Data Security Risks

November 23, 2021December 1, 2023 Data Security

The telecommunications industry is one of the biggest collectors of sensitive information in the world. With millions of customers sharing personally identifiable information (PII) and financial data with them,…

5 Data Security Tips for Accounting Firms

November 16, 2021December 1, 2023 Data Security

Accounting firms routinely collect sensitive information from both clients and employees. This data often includes personally identifiable information (PII) such as social security numbers, national ID numbers,…

5 Tips for Choosing the Best DLP solution for Macs

November 12, 2021May 12, 2022 Macs in the enterprise

Macs are gradually gaining popularity in the enterprise world and deploying a data loss prevention solution on these devices is becoming a pressing question. macOS devices are becoming an ever more prominent presence in…

Top Security Threats for Consulting Firms and How to Tackle Them

November 9, 2021February 23, 2026 Consulting Firms Data Loss Prevention

Due to the nature of their work, consulting firms have access to, receive and store highly confidential sensitive information relating to their clients. As such, they have become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals.…

TPM: The New Windows 11 Requirement Everybody is Talking About

November 3, 2021November 3, 2021 Data Loss Prevention

Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 this summer and, when system requirements for the update were later released, one, in particular, drew considerable attention: the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. TPM 2.0 is required…

Top 5 Data Security Tools for Macs

October 28, 2021January 8, 2026 Data Security

Macs are increasingly used in enterprise environments, but their perceived security can lead to underprotection. While macOS includes built-in defenses, Macs remain vulnerable to phishing, malware, insider threats,…