Data security news & resources

Cloud account hijacking and spear-phishing emails have long been a concern amongst corporate security teams. Even with tools like multi-factor authentication and spam filters, malicious actors often uncover ways to either break into employee cloud accounts and attempt to persuade unwitting users to share sensitive details. Thankfully–up until now–there’s usually been a few tell-tale signs […]

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) 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.  […]

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 […]

In today’s ultra competitive digital landscape, businesses need to ace their customer service offering to attract, win, and retain customers.  In fact, McKinsey research shows that investing in the customer experience (CX) can improve sales revenues by up to 7% and profitability by up to 2% in just one year.  To enhance the CX, many […]

Organizations large and small rely on Google Drive and the Google Workspace ecosystem for a range of collaboration and document-based tasks. The cloud-based platform is highly intuitive to use and accessible from any device with the right login credentials, making it an excellent option for hybrid and remote teams.  However, Google Drive’s usability can also […]

According to the analyst firm Forrester, this year is going to be a major one for generative AI (GenAI) data breaches and compliance fines. It’s easy to see why. While the accidental insider threat has long been a leading cause of cybersecurity incidents in the enterprise, the rise of applications like ChatGPT and Bard mean […]

You might be confident in your cybersecurity posture, but if you don’t know how your suppliers approach data protection, you’re still at risk of a huge data breach.  That’s precisely what happened to Dollar Tree. Over the weekend, the well-known discount retailer hit the headlines after falling victim to a supply chain cyber attack. And, […]

These days, the security operations center isn’t a fun place to be. According to research, 84% of security professionals are burned out and overwhelmed by alert fatigue, false alarms, and limited visibility into the technology stack. As a consequence, the cybersecurity skills gap increased by 12% in the last 12 months, with a mass exodus […]

Generative AI is the perfect embodiment of the double edged sword. Yes, the consensus is clear: tools like Bard and ChatGPT are sparking a surge in productivity in the enterprise, spanning cybersecurity, customer experience, sales and more. It’s a boon on one side of the spectrum. Now, let’s turn our attention to the other side—the […]

2023 was, undoubtedly, generative AI’s breakout year. What began as a niche realm reserved for the tech-savvy elite quickly transformed into a democratic tool accessible to the masses. AI’s ascent has been nothing short of meteoric. But here’s the burning question: What lies beyond the horizon? While AI rattled the foundations of the workplace in […]