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What Is Data Protection? Principles, Strategies & Trends

By Chris Brook on Tue, 01/02/2024

What is data protection and what makes it different from data security and data privacy? We answer those questions and give pointers on how to develop a data protection strategy in this blog.

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Data Scanning: How to Protect Sensitive & Confidential Data

By Chris Brook on Wed, 12/27/2023

Being able to scan your data can give you the full scope of where files exist and what needs to be properly secured. In this blog, we break down why it's a key part of data loss prevention, who uses data scanning, and why it's important.

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How Do Data Compromises Happen? And How to Prevent Them

By Chris Brook on Thu, 12/21/2023

Understand what a data compromise is, how they happen, what they typically target, and tips for preventing a data compromise from happening in the first place in our new blog.

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Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft DLP

By Chris Brook on Tue, 12/19/2023

Microsoft DLP, part of the larger Purview offering, can be a part of your organization's defensive strategy and complemented by Digital Guardian's enhanced offering.

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Friday Five: Tried and True Scamming Tactics, AI Risks, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 12/15/2023

In this week's Friday Five, learn about how threat actors are weaponizing OAuth apps, QR codes, and Google Forms; why AI could increasingly create security and compliance risks; and more.

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Top Data Vulnerabilities that Cause Data Loss

By Chris Brook on Thu, 12/14/2023

In this blog we take a high level look at some of the vulnerabilities or flaws in a system that can lead to data loss, the stages of exploiting a vulnerability, the impact, and how to best safeguard your data against vulnerabilities.

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Friday Five: Insider Threats, Compliance Woes, Fighting Espionage, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 12/08/2023

In this week's Friday Five, learn how internal threat actors are finding success, the U.S. and allies are fighting foreign espionage campaigns, a new bill could fortify the U.S. cybersecurity workforce, and more.

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3 Data Masking Techniques and How to Implement Them

By Chris Brook on Tue, 12/05/2023

Data masking or data obfuscation has become a popular way to modify data to make it difficult to ascertain what's authentic vs. what's been modified. In today's blog we look at three different data masking techniques.

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What Are Privileged Accounts? Common Types & Security Risks

By Chris Brook on Mon, 12/04/2023

In cybersecurity, privilege refers to the authority that certain accounts have; what they can and can't perform. When it comes to privileged accounts, there's a handful of different types, and with them, no shortage of challenges for managing and securing them.

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Friday Five: FCC Combating Malware and Cybercrime, Mac Malware, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 12/01/2023

Despite the recent dismantling of a ransomware gang, malware remains on the rise and the FCC is making moves to combat cybercrime. Catch up on the latest in this week's Friday Five!

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How to Protect Your Product Design: IP Law & Security Tools

By Chris Brook on Mon, 11/27/2023

For many companies, patents, trademarks, and designs can be priceless, meaning if jeopardized, they could have far-ranging repercussions for owners. Protecting that IP is critical.

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Friday Five: Threats to Critical Infrastructure, New Actively Exploited Bugs, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 11/17/2023

As cyber attacks and data breaches are on the rise, federal agencies are warning of several new and persisting threats. Learn all you need to know in this week's Friday Five.

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What is the Cyber Kill Chain, and How Do You Use It?

By Chris Brook on Thu, 11/16/2023

The cyber kill chain, a tool used to identify and stop malicious cyber activity, can help organizations better defend against attacks.

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Understanding the Combined Power of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Secure Collaboration

By Wade Barisoff on Wed, 11/15/2023

Leveraging DLP with Digital Guardian Secure Collaboration can help organizations control their data regardless of where it lands.

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What Is File Protection? How It Works & Different Types

By Chris Brook on Mon, 11/13/2023

When it comes to keeping sensitive information safe from intruders, file protection - safeguarding files from unauthorized access - is critical.

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Friday Five: Ransomware Gangs Taken Down, a Rise in Zero-Day Exploitation, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 11/10/2023

While two ransomware gangs were taken down this past week, an increase in zero-day exploitations and shifting tactics by Gootloader and Jupyter are keeping enterprises on their toes. Catch up on these stories and more in this week's Friday Five!

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Getting to Know Fortra's Digital Guardian for Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

By Graeme Batsman

You may be familiar with Fortra and our broad line of cybersecurity tools. A key part of Fortra’s portfolio is our data loss prevention (DLP) product, Digital Guardian.Fortra’s Digital Guardian enables data discovery, data classification, and data loss prevention for privacy and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI, and more. Rather than worrying about cumbersome deployments, lack of visibility and...

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Friday Five: Governments Cracking Down on Breaches and Ransomware, SolarWinds CISO Charged, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 11/03/2023

A recent spike in ransomware has prompted dozens of countries to agree to stop paying ransoms. Meanwhile, the FTC is amending its data breach reporting rules, CISA may be seeing budget cuts, and a high-profile CISO was charged with fraud. Catch up on it all in this week's Friday Five!

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What Is Sensitive Information? How to Classify & Protect It

By Chris Brook on Mon, 10/30/2023

Curious how sensitive information differs from personal information? We break down examples, what can happen when that data is exposed, and best practices for protecting sensitive data in this blog.

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Friday Five: Hacking Groups Ramping Up Efforts, Apple's Broken Promise, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Fri, 10/27/2023

This past week's headlines detail how threat actors are taking advantage of ongoing conflict, violent threats, and shifting tactics. Stay up-to-date on the latest in this week's Friday Five!

What Is Data Protection? Principles, Strategies & Trends

Data Scanning: How to Protect Sensitive & Confidential Data

How Do Data Compromises Happen? And How to Prevent Them

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft DLP

Friday Five: Tried and True Scamming Tactics, AI Risks, & More

Top Data Vulnerabilities that Cause Data Loss

Friday Five: Insider Threats, Compliance Woes, Fighting Espionage, & More

3 Data Masking Techniques and How to Implement Them

What Are Privileged Accounts? Common Types & Security Risks

Friday Five: FCC Combating Malware and Cybercrime, Mac Malware, & More

How to Protect Your Product Design: IP Law & Security Tools

Friday Five: Threats to Critical Infrastructure, New Actively Exploited Bugs, & More

What is the Cyber Kill Chain, and How Do You Use It?

Understanding the Combined Power of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Secure Collaboration

What Is File Protection? How It Works & Different Types

Friday Five: Ransomware Gangs Taken Down, a Rise in Zero-Day Exploitation, & More

Getting to Know Fortra's Digital Guardian for Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Friday Five: Governments Cracking Down on Breaches and Ransomware, SolarWinds CISO Charged, & More

What Is Sensitive Information? How to Classify & Protect It

Friday Five: Hacking Groups Ramping Up Efforts, Apple's Broken Promise, & More

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