Although digital operations like data mining can add immense value to customers and stakeholders, they also come with risks. Therefore, organizations must adopt strong data protection measures and regulations to address privacy concerns and mitigate data mining risks.What Are Data Mining Risks?Data mining risks refer to the potential pitfalls and negative consequences associated with data mining....

Gain insight into what could be coming from the DHS and other agencies under Trump's second term, the latest updates on the actions of North Korean state hackers, and more in this week's Friday Five.

Understand the differences between XDR and MDR in cybersecurity, their key features, and how they address unique security needs in this blog.

The Chief Information Security Officer oversees infosec strategy and implements policies to safeguard enterprise assets from internal and external threats. Learn more about the requirements of a CISO, including the differences between CISOs, CSOs, and CIOs, in this blog.

As President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office in January, learn what he has in store for cyber policy, along with new threats organizations need to watch for, new TSA-proposed regulations, and more in this week's Friday Five.

CISA Sees Elimination of 'Bad Practices' as Next Secure-by-Design Step by Matt BrackenThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made significant strides in its secure-by-design initiative, gaining 230 software vendors' commitments to strengthen security features like multi-factor authentication and reducing default passwords. By shifting security responsibilities to software...

As ransomware operators continue to expand the impact of their malware, CISA is proposing new requirements to help protect sensitive data, while the SEC is coming down on organizations that downplayed a historical breach. Learn all about these stories and more in this week's Friday Five.CISA Proposes New Security Requirements to Protect GOVT, Personal Data by BILL TOULASCISA has proposed security...

Is your organization prepared for the evolving cybersecurity landscape? The Zero Trust model, developed by Forrester Research, is transforming how businesses protect their networks

Learn about Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), its components, and how it enhances network security and performance in a cloud-based service in this week's blog.

HEALTHCARE'S GRIM CYBER PROGNOSIS REQUIRES SECURITY BOOSTER BY ROBERT LEMOSThe healthcare sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, with 66% of organizations experiencing attacks in the past year, up from 60%. Emerging threats like the Trinity ransomware group are raising alarms, with cyberattacks like theirs disrupting services, exposing sensitive patient data,...

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a regulation enacted by the European Union to protect EU citizens' privacy and personal data. Read this blog to learn more about who's subject to GDPR compliance, data subject rights, and the misconceptions around consent in GDPR compliance.

XDR and EDR solutions can help secure your corporate ecosystem from cyber threats, especially with the increasing number of remote workers. Read this blog to learn the differences between the technologies, how they work, and how to choose between the two

As ransomware gangs and state-sponsored threat actors wage war against international law enforcement, private organizations, U.S. courts and agencies, and the manufacturing industry are urged to reinforce their cybersecurity measures. Learn all you need to know about these emerging threats in this week's Friday Five

As governments transition to fully digital records, protecting sensitive data has become a critical priority. In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is leading the way with its National Data Management and Personal Data Protection Standards.

A Secure Web Gateway (SWG) filters and blocks malicious internet traffic, preventing it from entering an organization's internal network. This is accomplished through a diverse range of security technologies, such as URL filtering, advanced threat defense, data loss prevention, and application control. SWG protects users and organizations against web-based threats such as viruses, malware,...

As Chinese ATPs and other cybercriminals escalate attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, changes to cybersecurity standards and practices may be on the way for healthcare organizations and government agencies. Learn all you need to know in this week's Friday Five.SENATE BILL EYES MINIMUM CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS FOR HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY BY MATT BRACKENSenators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner...

Fortra's Digital Guardian can help safeguard your organization’s sensitive information while enabling seamless collaboration across both Slack and Teams. Learn how we can help your organization stay ahead of threats and meet compliance.

Cybersecurity protects computers, servers, mobile devices, systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, damage, and unauthorized access. Learn all about cybersecurity in this blog.The Benefits and Challenges of Implementing CybersecurityAs cybersecurity threats and actors have grown more bold and sophisticated, organizations must understand the cybersecurity environment they confront. As a...

As the federal government is working to secure critical infrastructure organizations and its own agencies, law enforcement is hard at work taking down large-scale phishing networks and state-sponsored botnets. Get up to speed on these stories and more in this week's Friday Five.CISA ISSUES GUIDE TO HELP FEDERAL AGENCIES SET CYBERSECURITY PRIORITIES BY DAVID DIMOLFETTAThe Department of Homeland...

POPIA, South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act, establishes rules for the lawful processing of personal information in South Africa. This blog looks at the purpose of the law, POPIA compliance best practices, and more.As data privacy takes center stage around the world, governing bodies have begun devoting ever more time and attention to defining legal frameworks for working with...