Strengthening Cloud Data Security withData Loss Prevention (DLP) In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a cornerstone of modern business operations. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services to enhance efficiency, scalability, and collaboration, the importance of robust cloud data security cannot be overstated. Recent news highlights [...]
The GTB Data Protection Platform’s Role inInsider Threat Defense, Risk-informed Choices, Malicious Data Exfiltration Prevention, and Compliance In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, businesses encounter multifaceted challenges in upholding the integrity of their sensitive information against insider threats, meeting regulatory standards, and empowering staff to make judicious choices. The GTB [...]
Beyond the Hype: Unveiling the Limitations of Marketing Reports in Assessing Solution Value In the realm of technology, marketing reports such as Market Magic Quadrants, Radar charts, and similar visual assessments often serve as eye-catching tools that promise to guide decision-makers toward optimal solutions. However, it’s crucial to recognize that [...]
How inaccurate is machine learning? Machine Learning is Very inaccurate The accuracy of machine learning models can vary depending on various factors such as the quality and quantity of training data, the complexity of the problem being solved, the algorithm used, and the tuning of hyperparameters. In general, machine learning [...]
What is the Achilles Heel of DLP & Data Discovery Solutions? Answer: The detection accuracy A virtual zero false positive rate is found to be key to the success of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems for several reasons: Data protection: DLP systems are designed to identify and prevent the unauthorized [...]
Is Sharing Sensitive Data with ChatGPT Risky? The answer is Yes. Sharing sensitive data with ChatGPT or any other online service carries some inherent risks, and it’s important to be cautious. Good News, GTB’s Data Security that Workstm does cover ChatGPT, so if by chance an end user posts sensitive [...]
How to leverage a Cloud-Native DLP that Workstm Solution A cloud-native Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution can be a powerful tool to protect sensitive data in modern cloud environments. Here are some steps you can take to leverage a cloud-native DLP solution: Identify your sensitive data: The first step in [...]
Data loss prevention (DLP) is an essential aspect of modern cybersecurity. As companies generate and process more data than ever before, the risks of data breaches, leaks, and thefts are higher than ever. Data loss prevention architecture is the foundation of a strong DLP program that can protect sensitive data [...]
The Defense Department certification program known as Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC, is currently in the final rollout stages. The CMMC’s official site describes the protocols as a “comprehensive framework to protect the defense industrial base” from increasingly common cyber threats. The certification granted by the Pentagon [...]
Industry thought leader Gartner recently published its July 2022 Market Guide for Data Loss Prevention (DLP)[i]. In the thirteen-page report, Gartner laid out the most pressing needs of business networks, the data security challenges they face, and the most effective solutions. Problematic Trends The researchers first turned to the more [...]
Symantec the Black Hole of DLP & Data Protection The demise of mega security vendor Symantec has been known in the IT industry for years now. Once one of the biggest names in a slew of platforms, from antivirus to firewalls, is now in a clear state of [...]
The Public Cloud. Is it Secure? In today’s business environment, data is everything. With data volumes increasing exponentially, the cloud has become the go-to for many companies to store their vital information. Offloading data storage and management has worked wonders. Firms no longer have to rely on in-house storage [...]
Dangers of Cloud Based Collaboration Applications In today’s data driven world, inter-connectivity has become key for efficient operations. Businesses need to provide timely and easy information access to both clients and employees–not to mention the slew of off-site collaborators they may be working with on any given project. [...]
The false promise of blanket encryption Why data needs to be inspected before its put under lock and key With cyber-attacks on the rise and compliance with regulatory regimes like HIPAA and GDPR becoming more urgent, businesses have been turning to encryption as a catch-all tactic to assure IP and [...]
The shift to the cloud. It’s one of the IT world’s fastest growing trends. Cloud storage has brought about a revolution in data management, allowing enterprises to store and process large quantities of data without dealing with the costs and maintenance of on-site hardware. More importantly, the cloud has [...]
Applying Smart Algorithms for Intelligent DLP & Data Protection Data loss prevention (DLP) and Data Protection programs play a vital role in an organization’s information security strategy. DLP is essential for tracking a company’s volume of data and organizing it within security protocols. This includes classifying files / data streams [...]
[spacer] The BYOC & BYOD Enterprise Problem [spacer] Cloud Services are growing at an exponential rate for both business and personal use. Cloud providers today allow private people (maybe your employees) to create powerful computing environments in the cloud by creating their own machines. The BYOC (bring your own cloud) Users [...]