Data security news & resources

We’re only halfway through 2025, and there have already been over 12,000 publicly disclosed data breaches. From small brick-and-mortar businesses to multinational tech companies, it’s clear that no organization is immune to a cybersecurity incident.  Preparation is key—and one increasingly vital part of shoring up against cyber-attacks is cyber insurance.  In this article, we’ll explore […]

Every organization understands that AI is central to competing and thriving in the future of work. But with that opportunity comes risk. For every gain in speed, efficiency, and output, AI introduces new vulnerabilities: data leakage, regulatory exposure, ethical concerns, and the potential misuse of sensitive information. Governing this technology is critical to long-term success. […]

All employees make mistakes—whether that’s a typo in an email, sending a document to the wrong person or missing a deadline.  Some mistakes, though, have greater consequences than others, especially when it comes to cybersecurity and compliance.  Sending a sensitive document to the wrong recipient, for example, can be an immediate data breach and compliance […]

In the alphabet soup of cloud security tools, few acronyms have risen faster—or with more promise—than data security posture management (DSPM). Touted as a cure-all for sensitive data exposure, DSPM promises deep visibility into cloud environments.  But as many CISOs have found, visibility alone isn’t enough. DSPM might show you where the problems are—but it […]

On May 15, the crypto giant, Coinbase, announced that malicious actors had gotten away with the personal information of tens of thousands of customers—an incident set to cost the company nearly $400 million.  But the scale of this breach isn’t the major story. It’s how the cybercriminals did it—bribing outsourced customer service agents to steal […]

Companies are pouring more money than ever into training their people to spot and stop cyber threats. But despite the investment, one stubborn issue won’t go away: humans are still behind the vast majority of data breaches. Even with security awareness training becoming the norm, the numbers show they’re having little impact—60% of breaches still […]

With over 4 billion people currently lacking access to healthcare services and a projected shortage of 11 million health workers by 2030, AI might well be a savior for healthcare organizations in the next several years. From revolutionizing drug delivery to enhancing diagnostic accuracy, AI could significantly enhance both the quality of care and the […]

As more organizations embrace cloud applications like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, the security risks are escalating. In fact, 4 out of 5 companies have fallen victim to a cloud security breach in the last 18 months.  While it’s easy to blame the cloud itself, the reality is more complex: these breaches are not typically […]

In 2024, the average cost of a data breach soared to $4.88 million—a 10% increase over the previous year. This year, analysis indicates we will see the same percentage increase again, teetering over the $5 million mark.  Obviously, this is an insane amount of money—an amount that would put many organizations out of business. So, […]

“Fail forward” might be the mantra amongst crypto startups, but when it comes to data security, mistakes can come with a devastating price tag. Over the past year, the average cost of a data breach surged to $4.8 million per incident, highlighting just how high the stakes are. Sure, making mistakes is part of the […]

Data loss prevention (DLP) solutions were once heralded as the cornerstone of a robust security program—a surefire way to protect sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. But, today, they often cause more frustration than they do good. Steep learning curves, sky-high costs and a barrage of alerts mean that DLP is often more […]