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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.
Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)
ISO 27001:2013
SOX (Sarbanes Oxley)
Data Classification
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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
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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...
Data Classification
Data Loss Prevention
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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
What Is ESI Data? Understanding Electronically Stored Information
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What Is ESI Data? Understanding Electronically Stored Information

Mon, 09/08/2025
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...
Cloud Security
Data Classification
Data Retention & Archiving
How Data Protection Applies to Zero Trust
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How Data Protection Applies to Zero Trust

Mon, 09/08/2025
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...
Compliance
Data Classification
Data Loss Prevention
Preparing for a CMMC Audit: A Practical Guide for Success
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Preparing for a CMMC Audit: A Practical Guide for Success

Mon, 08/25/2025
Discover what a CMMC audit involves, how it ensures compliance for defense contractors, and how it differs from other cybersecurity audits.
Compliance
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Data Classification
Security Automation
What Is Data Erasure? Secure Deletion Explained
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What Is Data Erasure? Secure Deletion Explained

Mon, 08/11/2025
Data erasure, or data wiping, is a software method that securely overwrites and destroys all electronic data on a disk drive or digital media.
Compliance
Data Classification
Data Retention & Archiving
AI Data Privacy: Challenges and Solutions
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AI Data Privacy: Challenges and Solutions

Mon, 08/04/2025
AI data privacy refers to the ethical collection, storage, and usage of personal data by artificial intelligence systems.
Compliance
Data Classification
Data Retention & Archiving
CMMC Compliance Checklist: Steps to Achieve Certification
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CMMC Compliance Checklist: Steps to Achieve Certification

Mon, 06/09/2025
CMMC is a cybersecurity standard implemented by the US Department of Defense to protect sensitive data within its supply chain. Use this checklist to help achieve certification.
Compliance
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Data Classification
Data Protection