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How to Build a Zero Trust Policy

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...

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What is Data Access Governance?

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...

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How to Implement Row-Level Security Across Platforms

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...

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What is RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) – And is it Right For You?

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....

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Privacy Controls for Modern Data Stacks: A Complete Overview

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...

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Fine-Grained Authorization: Data Security with Precision

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...

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What Is a Data Loss Prevention Policy?

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...

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Data Governance vs. Data Management

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...

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7 Data Governance Challenges & How to Beat Them

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...

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Adaptive Data Governance: What It Is & Why You Need It

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...

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RBAC vs. ABAC Policy Management: What Data Teams Should Know

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...

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