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Understanding AWS Data Security Risks

In today’s cloud-first world, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cornerstone of digital transformation, supporting everyone from fast-moving startups to global enterprises. Its flexibility and scale allow organizations to store, process, and analyze enormous volumes of data in minutes, accelerating innovation at a pace that was once unimaginable. But that level of capability also raises the stakes:...
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Data Classification: Enabling Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, & More

Learn how Fortra's Data Classification Suite can facilitate compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other prominent data privacy regulations.
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What is Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)?

Cyber attacks are on the rise. In 2023, a PWC survey revealed an almost 10% increase in data breaches that resulted in over $1 million in damages. Threat actors are constantly adapting their techniques to stay one step ahead, and organizations need all the help they can get to protect their infrastructure from the threat of intrusion.Data security posture management (DSPM) is an essential tool in...
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The Real Cost of Data Sprawl: Why Discovery Isn’t Enough

Data sprawl, the uncontrolled proliferation of data across cloud platforms, collaboration tools, and devices, is creating unprecedented challenges for organizations. As organizations generate and store ever-increasing volumes of unstructured data, every new file, workspace, or database adds complexity, multiplies exposure points, and increases the likelihood of sensitive information slipping...
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What Is ESI Data? Understanding Electronically Stored Information

Electronically Stored Information (ESI) refers to any data created, modified, communicated, or stored in digital form. This includes emails, documents, databases, instant messages, audio and video files, social media content, and more—essentially any information that resides in electronic systems. As digital communication and data storage have become the norm, ESI plays a pivotal role in legal...
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Preparing for a CMMC Audit: A Practical Guide for Success

Discover what a CMMC audit involves, how it ensures compliance for defense contractors, and how it differs from other cybersecurity audits.
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What Is Data Erasure? Secure Deletion Explained

Data erasure, or data wiping, is a software method that securely overwrites and destroys all electronic data on a disk drive or digital media.