Endpoint Protector Blog

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

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, 2022April 8, 2026 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, 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, 2021April 8, 2026 Data Loss Prevention Media

As broadcasting shifts to digital workflows and connected systems, cybersecurity risks are rising across production and distribution. Broadcasters must protect sensitive content, manage insider threats, secure removable…

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

December 21, 2021April 7, 2026 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, 2021April 8, 2026 Aerospace and Defense Industry Data Loss Prevention

Aerospace and defense organizations face advanced cyber threats targeting sensitive data like CUI and IP. To stay compliant with frameworks like CMMC and GDPR, they must classify data, secure isolated systems, control…

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, 2021April 7, 2026 Data Security

Accounting firms handle highly sensitive financial and personal data, making them prime targets for breaches. To stay secure and compliant, firms should enforce physical security, apply basic cybersecurity controls,…

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…