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Data Classification: Enabling Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, & More

Wed, 02/04/2026
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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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)
ISO 27001:2013
SOX (Sarbanes Oxley)
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PII Data Classification: 4 Best Practices

Sun, 02/01/2026
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.
Data Classification
Patch Tuesday Analysis
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January 2026 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 01/13/2026
Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s January 2026 Security Updates. The FIRE team is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship that coverage as soon as it is completed.
Threat Research & Intelligence
Vulnerability Management
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What is Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)?

Mon, 01/12/2026
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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Automated Data Classification: What It Is and How It Works

Sun, 01/04/2026
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,...
Data Classification
Patch Tuesday Analysis
Vulnerability Research

December 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 12/09/2025
Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s December 2025 Security Updates. The FIRE team is actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship that coverage as soon as it is completed.
Threat Research & Intelligence
Patch Tuesday Analysis
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November 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 11/11/2025
Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s November 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship that coverage as soon as it is completed.
Threat Research & Intelligence
Vulnerability Management
AI Is Shaping Cyber Threats: How Organizations Can Stay Ahead
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Threat Intelligence vs. Threat Data: What’s the Difference?

By Josh Davies on Fri, 11/07/2025
Organizations are still overwhelmed by what they’re told, and sold as, ‘Threat Intelligence.’ In reality it falls short, as its really just threat/IOC data.The term has been thrown around so often that its true meaning and value have been diluted. It’s time to set the record straight and restore the trust and respect that ‘Threat Intelligence’ deserves.Threat Data: What It Really IsThreat data is...
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Fortra Tracks Fivefold Increase in Brokerage Attacks YoY

By Alexis Ober on Tue, 10/21/2025
Throughout 2024, Fortra identified a steady increase in attacks targeting brokerage accounts. Year-over-year, attacks targeting these accounts experienced a growth of more than fivefold in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024.
Threat Research & Intelligence
Patch Tuesday Analysis
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October 2025 Patch Tuesday Analysis

By Tyler Reguly on Tue, 10/14/2025
Today’s Patch Tuesday Alert addresses Microsoft’s October 2025 Security Updates. We are actively working on coverage for these vulnerabilities and expect to ship that coverage as soon as it is completed.
Threat Research & Intelligence
Vulnerability Management
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Your Favourite Phone Apps Might be Leaking Your Company's Secrets

By Graham Cluley on Wed, 10/01/2025
Think about the apps on your phone right now. Your banking app, your working email, the food delivery app: each one is talking to a server somewhere - sending and receiving data through messages sent through APIs, the underlying infrastructure that allows apps to communicate.And here's the problem - hackers have determined that the APIs of mobile apps, when left visible and exploitable, can be a...
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