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How to Recognize and Respond to Emerging Social Media Cybersecurity Threats

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube have become essential channels for communication, marketing, and customer engagement. At the same time, cybercriminals have adapted quickly, using these platforms to reach large audiences, impersonate trusted brands, and execute scams at scale.The risks are changing all...
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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 a Health Information System?

Learn what a health information system (HIS) is and how they're key to managing healthcare data, along with HIS benefits, best practices, and more.
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6 Areas Turning Cyber Compliance from Checkboxes to Proof

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,...
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Human Error Meets Data Exposure: The Breach Vector No One Talks About

Human error now plays a role in 95 percent of data breaches, making it more critical than ever for security teams to treat it as the substantial threat it is. In some cases, employees intentionally expose sensitive data for personal gain. But the most pervasive insider threats aren’t malicious — they’re accidental. This challenges the notion that an organization can become invulnerable if only it...
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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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What are Cloud Misconfigurations?

As we use more cloud applications, it’s become harder to maintain and control our multi-cloud environments. Because of this increasing complexity, configuration errors are becoming increasingly common; Gartner says that 99% of cloud security failures will be caused by misconfiguration. To prevent breaches caused by cloud misconfigurations, organizations rely on cloud data security solutions....
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The Importance of Automation in Data Classification

It’s no surprise to anyone that the amount of data that exists is rapidly growing. A report by IDC predicts that by 2025, the global datasphere will have grown to 175 zettabyes. To put in perspective how much data this truly is, one zettabyte is equal to one trillion gigabytes – that is an astronomical amount of data. Needless to say, humans are not...
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What Is HIPAA Compliance?

Learn about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the requirements for HIPAA compliance in Data Protection 101, our series on the fundamentals of information security.
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How Data Protection Applies to Zero Trust

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...
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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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Cybersecurity Regulatory Landscape in Japan: A Primer for Business

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...