Data security news & resources

In this guide, we’ll explore the best practices for securing SaaS applications, from understanding key threats and the vendor landscape to building a culture of data protection.  By delving into the nuances of SaaS security, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the complex landscape of cloud-based threats and maintain robust defenses against potential vulnerabilities. What […]

Data loss prevention (DLP) has a noise problem. Despite security teams carefully programming their solutions to catch sensitive data, most DLP tools alert them to benign instances—and lots of them.  The reason? Regular expressions. Once the cornerstone of DLP, regular expressions have become outdated for the modern, cloud-based world. They cause inconsistent, inconsequential, inordinate amount […]

Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly reshaping the workplace—tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing marketing, while AI-driven predictions are transforming healthcare. The benefits are significant, but so are the risks. LLMs thrive on data, analyzing, logging, and storing every piece of information your employees share within their expansive neural networks. You might assume your current data […]

The recent Disney data breach highlights the ever-present risk malicious insiders present to organizations–especially in the cloud-based working world. Whether on Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Google Workspace, almost all employees now rely on SaaS apps to carry out their work. In the process, they’re sharing, uploading, and downloading plenty of workplace data. For the most […]

Data loss prevention (DLP) technology is often viewed solely through the lens of safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or breaches. However, its role extends far beyond data protection—it plays a pivotal role in identifying and managing broader organizational risks. Here, we’ll look at the crucial role DLP should play in your enterprise risk assessments.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Over the past decade, software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications have transformed the way we live and work.  From Microsoft Teams and Slack, which revolutionized workplace communication, to the likes of Netflix and Spotify, which completely changed how people consume digital media, the ubiquity of SaaS apps in daily life cannot be understated.  And now, we are entering […]

In the last ten years, Slack has soared in popularity as a critical workplace tool. Praised as the cornerstone of employee efficiency, it’s hailed for its speed, ease of use, and instant communication capabilities, enabling teams to bypass the formality and delays often associated with email. However, alongside its productivity and collaboration benefits, organizations must […]

The cloud storage service Dropbox is used by over 17.2 million individuals and organizations worldwide. This SaaS platform makes it easy to store, manage, and collaborate on documents from anywhere, on any device.  However, despite its popularity, Dropbox has a checkered past when it comes to data privacy and security. Here, we’ll look at Dropbox’s […]