If you think DLP is a tick-box for compliance, you need to think again. This powerful security technology can help organizations with a myriad of cybersecurity woes: data breach prevention, human error, employee training, and much more. Here, we’ll explore the use cases of DLP in further detail, and explain why not all DLP solutions […]

HubSpot was in the hot seat this weekend after rumors started circulating that the company suffered a cybersecurity attack. Here’s everything you need to know. What happened? On Friday 28th June, IT publication TechCrunch caught headwinds of a cybersecurity incident at HubSpot. They reached out to the company’s CISO for further details. Here’s what the […]

Every organization deals with mountains of data daily, and ensuring this data is managed correctly and securely is not just best practice—it’s a legal imperative. Mishandling data can lead to severe penalties and even catastrophic damage to your business. Think about it: data often includes personal, financial, or highly sensitive information like medical records. Protecting […]

All security professionals will remember the challenges of securing the bring your own device (BYOD) era.  Now, there’s a new security threat to contend with: BYO-AI. That’s “bring your own AI”–and it’s causing data breach risks everywhere.  Here’s what you need to know.  The security risks of BYO-AI Whether your organization permits generative AI applications […]

Data loss prevention (DLP) tools have been part of the security stack for over 30 years. When this technology first arrived on the scene, it was considered the holy grail of security. However, in the last 10 years, DLP has fallen out of favor.  It’s known for producing high false positives, barrages of alerts, and […]

As employees increasingly use unsanctioned generative AI applications to boost their efficiency and productivity, many organizations have invested in eLearning modules and one-off training sessions that help their people understand what data they can and can’t share with the likes of Bard and ChatGPT.  However, at the same time, the recent Verizon DBIR shows that […]

Today, the security operations center (SOC) often feels like a battleground. Studies reveal a staggering 84% of security professionals grapple with burnout, swamped by a deluge of alerts, false alarms, and a murky view into their tech ecosystem. Consequently, the cybersecurity skills gap has widened by 12% over the past year, with seasoned experts fleeing […]

On May 28, 2024, media outlets reported that Live Nation Entertainment and its subsidiary Ticketmaster suffered a significant data breach impacting over 560 million users.  Here’s everything you need to know.  A timeline of the Ticketmaster data breach This breach first came to light after an infamous hacking group, ShinyHunters, put 1.3 terabytes of stolen […]

Verizon’s data breach investigation report is back. The behemoth of a report contains over 50 pages of insights and data points that businesses can—and should—use to enhance their cybersecurity posture. If you haven’t got time to read the whole paper, we’ve got you covered. Here are the key takeaways to know about.  Human error is […]

Last week, a security researcher discovered that the workplace communications platform Slack trains its AI models using customer data. Worse still, all Slack users are opted-in by default.  Naturally, the revelation led to uproar amongst the Slack community, with many people concerned about improper usage of their personal data. However, all is not what it […]

SaaS apps like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace are integral to workplace productivity. But they’re also a security headache. According to recent research, most companies have a $28 million data breach risk lurking in their SaaS apps, stemming from issues like unsecured data, compromised credentials, and data loss. To combat these threats, security vendors […]