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.

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,...

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.

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...

Data resiliency refers to a data system's ability to recover quickly and smoothly after a disruption.

The world is more connected than ever, and laws cannot afford to lag behind threats. With this in mind, Singapore has built a legal and organizational backbone for cybersecurity that requires precision and constant readiness. Every company in the city-state (and even those beyond its borders handling the personal data of its people) must meet these strict rules or face the consequences. Core...

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

What Is Banking Regulatory Compliance?Banking regulatory compliance encompasses adhering to the policies put in place to ensure the stability and integrity of financial systems. These requirements are enacted by government institutions, or governing bodies of financial institutions themselves.Stable economies depend on trustworthy and resilient financial systems. Banking regulations exist to...

AI data privacy refers to the ethical collection, storage, and usage of personal data by artificial intelligence systems.

The digital world has become a battleground of code and consequence. Cybersecurity no longer hides behind the IT desk. It stands center stage, an operational, legal, and existential concern. In Portugal, as across Europe, the rules are tightening, and the margin for error is shrinking. For global businesses, understanding Portugal’s cybersecurity laws is not a footnote. It’s the headline.The Core...

Countries don’t restrict cyber threats; they cross borders in milliseconds, exploiting gaps in governance, visibility, and readiness. As the global cost of digital failure surges, so does the urgency to confront what can no longer be delegated or denied. In Latin America, one country is stepping out in front. Chile isn’t sitting around waiting for disaster to strike; it’s building a legal firewall...

Two in three financial institutions faced cyberattacks in 2024, and that trend shows little sign of letting up. Because of their valuable data – hooked conveniently to direct financial information – FinServ organizations are perennial targets for hungry attackers. But this isn’t news to anybody. Financial institutions understand the threats, and for the most part, they are some of the most...

Discover the essential CMMC compliance requirements businesses must meet to protect sensitive data and achieve cybersecurity maturity certification.

It’s no revelation to say that compliance and security are not synonymous, but recent events have reinforced the maxim. Adhering to even the strictest data protection standards is no longer enough to protect retailers from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.Instead, complete compliance needs to be paired with strategic, resilience-focused cybersecurity practices to combat risks facing retail...