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What is Security Service Edge (SSE)?

Security Service Edge is the security stack of SASE (that also includes a networking stack including SD-WAN). A complete SSE stack of cloud security services allows organizations to protect their workforce from internet threats, provides secure and adaptive access to private corporate applications, and protects data across all their cloud platforms and applications.Security Service EdgeThere are 3...
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What is Data Loss Prevention? (DLP)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) involves a set of technologies and processes used to discover, monitor and control sensitive data. Organizations use DLP to prevent data breaches and comply with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and others. DLP tools allow security staff and network administrators to set business rules, also known as policies, that determine what's sensitive while also providing...
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When Digital and Physical Threats Intertwined: The Need for Executive Protection

Executives face growing risks from both digital and physical threats, with online exposure often leading to real-world dangers like harassment or security breaches. Traditional physical security alone is no longer sufficient — organizations must integrate digital executive protection, including threat monitoring, data exposure mitigation, and coordinated response across teams.
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BEC Global Insights Report: April 2025

The monthly Global BEC Insights Report from Fortra presents a comprehensive analysis of the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) employed by BEC threat actors. This report draws on extensive intelligence gathered from hundreds of active defense engagements conducted throughout the month. Key insights include geolocation data, attack volume, and the variety of scams, such as payroll diversion and advance fee fraud. The report also highlights the use of gift cards in scams, the requested amounts in wire transfer fraud, and the banks and webmail providers frequently targeted by attackers. These findings provide a critical understanding of the evolving BEC threat landscape.
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PII vs. SPI: Protecting Sensitive Information

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.
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Top Fraudulent Activity Targeting Retail on the Dark Web

Threat actors exploit the dark web to trade stolen data and illicit goods anonymously, often without the victim organization’s awareness. Malicious activity takes many forms across underground channels, but the technical barriers to accessing the dark web limit visibility — making it challenging to identify which assets may be exposed.If sensitive information is undetected on the dark web,...
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What Is CUI Specified? Key Differences Explained

CUI Specified is info needing protection or control under specific laws, regulations, or government-wide policies.