In an age where data breaches, cyber threats, and privacy violations are commonplace, companies are placing greater emphasis on safeguarding their digital assets. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) functionality has emerged as a critical tool in this endeavor. Although we all understand the consequences and the benefits of protecting data, it is interesting to delve into what’s […]
CCPA vs. GDPR: Differences and Similarities for Data Protection
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) were created to empower individuals with greater control over their personal information. Both laws regulate the activities of organizations that collect and use data in various ways. Data protection plays an essential role in ensuring compliance with both privacy regulations. CCPA vs. […]
Why Traditional Threat Prevention Is Insufficient for Insider Threats
Security teams can be so focused on blocking cyberattacks from external actors that they forget the potential threats within their organizations. Verizon reports that insider threats cause almost 20% of all breaches. Insider threats are difficult to defend against using traditional threat prevention measures because insiders inherently require elevated trust and access to get their jobs done. […]
APIs and Data Sharing: Key Challenges to Address
Realizing the full potential of real-time data sharing among partners in an organization’s ecosystem is a crucial component of digital transformation. For digital businesses to progress quickly, it will take more than just better data management and more insightful analysis. All of these endeavors should result in quantifiable gains for the company. According to Gartner, “Data […]
OWASP API Security Project: What You Need to Know
A foundational component that enables innovation and rapid exchange of data between people and applications or between machines is the Application Programming Interface (API). From banks, e-commerce, and transportation to IoT-connected devices, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, APIs are a critical part of modern mobile, SaaS, and web applications. APIs have also become a lucrative target […]
Why Is It Such a Challenge to Integrate Security into DevOps?
Click to learn more about author Anastasios Arampatzis. DevOps is transforming how organizations develop software faster. DevOps utilizes agile methodologies to integrate and streamline the software development and operations process. The result is faster time to market and a more efficient development process. However, DevOps processes are challenging the way security integrates with fast development […]