A data classification model is a framework used to classify data points into specific categories or classes.

Learn how Fortra's Data Classification Suite can facilitate compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other prominent data privacy regulations.

Learn why Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) is critical to your zero trust architecture and an excellent starting point for building security resilience.

Getting personally identifiable information (PII) classification right is one of the first steps to having an effective data protection strategy. We break down four best practices in this blog.

A new year often brings a wave of updated cybersecurity compliance requirements. In 2026, regulators are raising the bar. “Check-the-box” compliance that may once have been sufficient to pass audits is no longer enough. Today’s mandates increasingly demand evidence: proof that controls are operating as designed, faster incident reporting, and broader disclosure obligations across vendors, systems,...

Automated data classification uses technology and algorithms to categorize and sort data automatically based on predefined criteria. The technology scans various data sets and accurately labels them according to their sensitivity and importance.This is a significant improvement over manual classification, as it is more efficient, less time-consuming,...

Welcome to the first in a series highlighting our latest eBook, The Definitive Guide to Data Classification. This post focuses on understanding the basics of data classification and dispels some of the myths from 1st generation classification products.Successfully protecting your enterprise’s digital data can be a tall task; what if there were a simple way to make that easier? A method that...

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...

Protecting data in the context of zero trust means moving beyond perimeter-based defenses to a model where no user, device, or application is inherently trustworthy. As a result, every access request is verified, continuously monitored, and limited to the minimum necessary permissions needed to perform a job function. This approach reduces the risk of insider threats, compromised credentials, and...

Discover what a CMMC audit involves, how it ensures compliance for defense contractors, and how it differs from other cybersecurity audits.

Multicloud security involves strategies and measures to safeguard data, applications, and infrastructure across multiple cloud environments.

Cybersecurity in Japan has always had a cultural element, infused with precision, preparation, responsibility, and accountability. Today, it’s also a matter of national security and global trust. As threats intensify and alliances shift, Japan has responded with structured policy and determination. For companies operating in or with ties to Japan, cybersecurity compliance is part of the operating...

What is the NIS2 Directive?The NIS2 (Network and Information Security 2) Directive is the European Union’s updated, overarching cybersecurity legislation governing cybersecurity in 18 critical sectors.NIS2 requires each EU Member State to adopt a national cybersecurity strategy, ensure the proper critical entities comply, and include risk management measures such as:Supply chain...

Compliance doesn’t protect you. It simply outlines the defenses that should have been in place. And when you’re not compliant, the gap often only comes to light after something’s gone wrong. In today’s evolving threat landscape, passing an audit isn’t enough. Security leaders need continuous visibility, actionable insights, and real-world accountability, long before an auditor ever shows up. It’s...