Zero trust is the future of data security. As the popularity of remote work, bring your own device (BYOD), and cloud-based systems and applications grow, traditional perimeter security measures are no longer adequate. Zero trust helps organizations protect their digital assets in a perimeterless environment. In this guide, we’ll explain...
Much of today’s data use is focused on how much data we can collect, store, analyze, and derive insights from to help drive our objectives and gain value. But what happens once this plethora of data is amassed? How can users access the data they need when it is stored...
Over the past two decades, data has become an incredibly valuable asset. For most companies, it’s the key to better understanding and engaging with customers, making informed business decisions, and improving products and services. But at a time when so much data is being created — as much as 3.5 quintillion...
Data is one of the most important assets an organization holds, yet it can also be one of the most delicate. While sensitive data use is now all but ubiquitous, data leaks and breaches are becoming more common and costly. Regulators and governments are taking note, and implementing standards in...
At a time when vast amounts of highly sensitive data are being collected and used, and as data breaches become increasingly common and costly, being able to manage who has access to your organization’s data is more important than ever. However, the volume of data, number of users, speed of...
As organizations leverage growing amounts of data for business-driving insights, they are met with the fast-paced evolution of data compliance laws and regulations. According to Gartner, 75% of the global population will have its personal data covered under privacy regulations by the end of 2024. This only underscores the necessity to understand...
We’re living in the age of unprecedented data growth. We’ll soon be producing a staggering 181 zettabytes of data globally each year. But raw data itself doesn’t equal success. That’s where data products come in, transforming these massive volumes of information into actionable insights and tangible business value. In this...
Behavioral analytics has long been a staple of marketing strategies. But as data use — and sensitive data use in particular — becomes more ubiquitous, its role in data security strategies is becoming more prominent. Data users’ behavior can reveal a lot about their intentions. But it can be challenging...
In a world where AI, personalization, and fast-moving tech rule, granular data insights are the competitive advantage. But to actually tap into them – confidently and compliantly – your access controls need to be equally granular. In this guide, we will explore how row-level security works and the benefits it...
Generative AI has quickly emerged as a groundbreaking technology – and one that’s being adopted faster than the policies dictating how it’s used. In a survey of 700+ data professionals, 54% reported that their organization already leverages at least four AI systems or applications – but 80% say AI is making...
Much like the data they were meant to protect, the earliest forms of data access control were relatively rudimentary. Models like mandatory access control (MAC) and discretionary access control (DAC) were effective for the information and practices of the 1960s and 1970s, targeted more at securing the data rather than sharing it....
It’s nearly impossible to participate in today’s society without having to share your personal information. We routinely offer up our data when we visit the doctor, shop online, do our taxes, and in hundreds of other instances. Most times, this happens without a second thought – but as privacy violations...
Modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments are complex, making them inherently vulnerable. Managed detection and response (MDR) solutions allow teams to proactively identify and quickly mitigate threats. They combine the best technology with human expertise to optimize threat hunting, monitoring, and response. With MDR, even resource-limited companies can effectively protect their...
One of the most significant threats to an organization’s data security can appear innocuous: employees, contractors, and partners who have authorized access. Security incidents that originate with insiders are becoming exponentially more common, making insider risk management a priority for today’s companies. A strategic mix of technology, policies, and procedures...
Building a new apartment complex requires a lot of moving parts. Contractors each provide their own schematics, pricing, and labor, the city needs to review the plans and grant a building permit, and the commissioner must be kept up to date on the progress and total cost. If the stakeholders...
For 13 years and counting, the healthcare industry has topped the list for the most frequent and expensive data breaches. According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the cost of healthcare data breaches has risen more than 53% since 2020, reaching an average of $10.93M per incident. In spite of...
When we think of the term “authorization,” physical restrictions often come to mind. From office buildings to airports, “Authorized Personnel Only” signs tell us where we should and shouldn’t be. Authorization in data ecosystems, while equally important, is rarely as straightforward – and that’s creating an easy-to-target security gap. Verizon’s 2023...
The rapid adoption of cloud-based technologies, data democratization initiatives, and the demise of the traditional network perimeter are crucial to doing business in the modern world. But these advances have created new security vulnerabilities. To mitigate the security risks inherent in highly distributed, multi-cloud environments, organizations require a robust data security stance....
Security breaches and cyberattacks have become all too common in recent years. In the first half of 2022, an estimated 236.1 million ransomware attacks were reported worldwide. Meanwhile, between 2020 and 2021 the average number of attacks per company increased from 206 to 270. Perhaps most alarming of all is that the cost...
The modern data stack is continually evolving, and confusion can arise when new frameworks experience a sudden spike in popularity — or when complementary solutions with overlapping functionalities enter the market. Recently, data observability has emerged as a new way of thinking about data quality and as a new technology...
The data mesh framework places data ownership in the hands of those who know it best — the domain-level experts. It allows those closest to the data to create and share data products independent of the data team, accelerating insights and innovation. But the approach also creates a unique set...
Data loss can trigger a cascade of adverse consequences for businesses, resulting in financial and reputational damage. Today’s organizations use data loss prevention (DLP) policies to govern access to their data and safeguard its confidentiality and integrity. In this guide, we’ll explore the primary causes of data loss, recommend best...
Thanks to the ubiquity of cloud storage and computing, coupled with the explosion in AI and ML applications, the data landscape is shifting before our eyes. Technologies that worked seamlessly just a decade ago – some even more recently – can no longer keep up with the speed and scale...
Data governance may seem fairly straightforward, and for some companies, is even considered a nice-to-have. But Forrester research found that less than 10% of organizations have advanced data insights – and the reason is insufficient data governance. If data governance is such a well-known concept, why is it so difficult to put...
Data discovery may seem like a no-brainer, but the massive growth of data use and assets have made it a much more complicated practice than just a decade ago. Manual processes can no longer efficiently keep up with data discovery and management, and the downstream effects could spell trouble for...
As with data resources and platforms, data regulations must constantly evolve to suit the most current data use cases for today’s organizations. Following the wide-reaching application of laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, the number of data compliance regulations have snowballed. In fact, 157 countries enacted some form of data privacy law...
When a data breach occurs, time is an invaluable asset. The longer an intruder goes undetected, the more damage they can do. But the faster an organization discovers an incident, the sooner the threat can be neutralized. A cloud security information and event management (SIEM) solution serves as an early...
The cloud is now ubiquitous for organizations that compete with data. But, as with any other commodity, it comes with risk. Do the time and cost savings, flexibility, and capacity that the cloud offers outweigh the threat of becoming the next headline-generating data breach or fine? The answer is yes,...
If you’re like most organizations, your data is scattered across the vast expanse of the cloud, accessible from anywhere at any time. Theoretically, this is ideal – having data at your fingertips allows you to work collaboratively, remotely, and efficiently. But along with that freedom comes a slew of risks...
According to IBM’s 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report, just under half of all data breaches take place in the cloud, with an average per-incident cost of $4.24 million dollars. Although hybrid and multi-cloud environments are resilient and highly adaptable, they also expand the attack surface and make monitoring activity...
With 95% of businesses leveraging data for decision-making, there’s no question that data isn’t just a nice-to-have tool – it’s a must-have to compete in today’s market. But managing data access is far from straightforward. As data volumes, users, regulations, and threats proliferate, 33% of data professionals say that a lack of visibility into data sharing and usage...
The physician and psychoanalyst John Lilly once said, “our only security is our ability to change.” While this adage is true in every facet of life, it is especially pertinent in business. Failure to change allows competitors to find faster, better, smarter, and newer ways of doing things – all...
No matter the type, amount, or desired application of your organization’s data, all data users have one common requirement: accessibility. Without access, any repository of data would sit useless in your on-premises or cloud storage platforms. By providing secure, efficient access to this information, organizations can ensure that their resources...
Traditional data architectures have often been structured like medieval towns – with resources, workers, and supplies kept in centralized locations that are easy to control and defend. This is not without reason, as storing, managing, and accessing data from a single repository can enable your organization with consistent controls over...