Data security tools are software programs or services used by organizations to protect digital data from threats such as unauthorized access. Learn what they can do and why they're important in this blog.

As ransomware, misconfigurations, and other vulnerabilities continue to be stubborn threats to mitigate, CISA and the FBI promise election security, and the FAA is pushing for tighter regulations. Learn about these top stories and more in this week's Friday Five!

The importance of resilience and business continuity dominated conversations at Black Hat USA 2024. In this blog, security expert Antonio Sanchez shares his take on this year’s event.

Data classification methods are techniques used to organize and categorize data into various distinct classes or groups. These methods are essential for numerous applications, such as data analysis and machine learning, as well as data security, data management, and regulatory compliance.What Is Data Classification?Data classification is the process of organizing and categorizing data into...

Stories on rare, albeit encouraging wins against ransomware gangs took the top headlines this past week. Additionally, read about a massive breach involving Americans' sensitive data, the UN's new cybercrime treaty, and more in this week's Friday Five.

Cybersecurity experts from over 70 countries share their insights, candor, and challenges when it comes to raising the level of cybersecurity awareness in their organizations. Learn how Fortra’s Terranova Security can help.

The three CVSS 9.8 vulnerabilities included in this month’s patch drop are likely to be the first thing that catches anyone’s attention this month. All three are remote, unauthenticated code execution, the very type of vulnerability where we previously would have used the word, “wormable.”

Data mining security helps safeguard mined data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure throughout the mining process.

As an emerging ransomware group made headlines with their record-setting $75 million payout, Congress moves toward qualifying those groups' actions as terrorism, new attacks target ISPs and Microsoft 365 users, and more. Read more about these headlines in this week's Friday Five.

Organizations must constantly make decisions about their data. This can be challenging, especially given today’s high-frequency volume and variety.Data classification guidelines provide a structure for managing, protecting, and utilizing data effectively in an organization. By following the guidelines enumerated in this article, organizations can ensure a functional and effective data...

Learn the key differences between Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Sensitive Personal Information (SPI), as well as their definitions, examples, and regulatory requirements. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective data protection and compliance with evolving privacy regulations.

A data security policy is an organization's set of guidelines and rules for managing and protecting its data assets. Learn what goes into a data security policy, how to implement one, and best practices in this new blog.

Not every organization can afford to engage in a data arms race to remain competitive in the data-hungry era of generative AI and large language models. However, embracing data classification best practices is a cost-effective way to get the desired outcomes from your data, highlighting its important value, risk sensitivity, and compliance requirements. Data classification best practices involve a...

You don’t know you’ve experienced a ransomware attack until you’ve been delivered the note. Understanding more about the ransomware process can help you stop the attack in the act before it escalates that far.

Cybersecurity experts offer insights into safeguarding digital assets and protection strategies. Explore the emerging role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity efforts.

Data privacy best practices are guidelines or strategies organizations use to ensure the privacy and protection of user data. Learn some of the best data privacy best practices, along with their benefits, in this new blog.

Bottom-feeding cybercriminals are seizing new opportunities in the wake of a massive Crowdstrike outage. Meanwhile, more prominent hackers from China, North Korea, and Russia aren't showing signs of slowing down. Read up on all these stories in this week's Friday Five!