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Data Protection

Citizens routinely share highly sensitive information with government agencies, from Social Security numbers and tax records to health data and benefits applications. As cyberthreats evolve and become more sophisticated, public sector organizations face pressure to abandon outdated communication methods, such as standard email attachments and unsecured file transfers. Protecting sensitive […]

How Secure Messaging Protects Sensitive Citizen Data

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on September 24, 2026 by Editorial Staff

By Sam Lyne A paper record is often least supervised at the point an organisation believes it has finished with it. While active, it usually has a home and an owner. An employee file sits with HR, an invoice moves through finance and a customer form belongs to a defined […]

Data Protection: What Happens After a Paper Record Leaves the ...

This entry was posted in Data Protection and tagged OfficeStationery on August 25, 2026 by Editorial Staff

Listen to the article Data breaches and a demand for stricter security measures are inspiring companies to invest in obtaining a System and Organizational Controls (SOC) 2 report. Without one, businesses can lose deals or fail audits. Companies that work with a SOC 2 consulting partner improve their funding and […]

How to Select SOC 2 Consultants: A Decision Framework for ...

This entry was posted in Compliance Cyber Risk Management Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on January 27, 2026 by Editorial Staff

In a lineup of over a dozen listed industries, Banking led the way in the recent Thales 2025 Consumer Digital Trust Index report. With 44% stating that they trust Banking “the most when it comes to sharing [their] personal information,” it becomes evident that the sector is doing something right. […]

What Business Leaders Can Learn from Banking’s Trust Leadership

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor and tagged Thales on January 16, 2026 by Editorial Staff

With growing global risks threatening cybersecurity, third-party risk management (TPRM) is critical. Businesses outsource to vendors to improve data security, but due to an increasingly digitized world, third parties may also pose a significant risk to security. To ensure safe TPRM practices, it is essential to understand the red flags […]

Are Your Security Vendors a Ticking Time Bomb? A Guide ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor Risk Management on October 17, 2025 by Editorial Staff

In Episode S7E7, Steven welcomes Glenn Day, CEO of NVISIONx, to discuss data risk intelligence and emerging threats in the age of AI and complex data environments. Glenn shares insights on data governance, the importance of proper data organization for AI adoption, and how NVISIONx helps organizations manage and purge […]

Reclaiming Control: Smarter Data Security for AI Era Challenges

This entry was posted in AI Cybersecurity Data Protection Podcast and tagged NVISIONx on April 28, 2025 by Steven Bowcut

There are numerous risks of improper data destruction, ranging from disgruntled employees to costly lawsuits. Unless management and information technology professionals know what they’re doing, they could jeopardize the brand’s reputation and financial security. 1. Compromised Customer Data Leads to Legal Issues In 2022, the United States Securities and Exchange […]

8 Risks of Improper Data Destruction

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on April 23, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Data governance and cybersecurity are technically separate practices, but they have considerable crossover. While the former is just as much about efficiency and accuracy as it is about security, it should be a central part of any business’s cybersecurity strategy. Thorough data governance outlines formal processes and philosophies regarding how […]

Establishing Data Governance Frameworks to Enhance Cybersecurity

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on January 20, 2025 by Editorial Staff

Having tested and reviewed several iStorage products, I have never been disappointed, and the new iStorage diskAshur DT3 is no exception. Known for delivering the highest-quality hardware-encrypted drives, iStorage continues to set the gold standard in secure storage solutions. With the DT3, they’ve once again combined advanced security features with […]

Review: iStorage diskAshur DT3 – The Ultimate in Secure Storage

This entry was posted in Data Backup Data Protection Encryption Product Review and tagged iStorage on October 21, 2024 by Steven Bowcut

Most of today’s sales teams interact with customer data in some form, so they must know how to keep it safe. Educating them on the topic is crucial for helping them gain people’s trust, which should lead to more conversions. 1. Create a Data Usage Framework Organizations should establish rules […]

5 Customer Data Security Tips for Sales Teams

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on September 25, 2024 by Editorial Staff

When policy is not coupled with a well-planned compliance and evaluation program, the agency will likely fail to broadly adopt improved data management practices. Furthermore, if a compliance plan is absent, the agency will be at risk. Failing to ensure compliance with new requirements can call attention to gaps and […]

Good data management policy is a critical foundation for any ...

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor and tagged ABS Consulting on May 25, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Businesses can pick from several encryption algorithms when securing their data, systems and communications. To determine which is best, they should compare each based on its type, use cases, strength and speed. 1. Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) ECC is an asymmetric encryption algorithm defined by the equation “y2 = x3 […]

Which Data Encryption Methods Are Best for Your Business?

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Data Protection Guest Contributor on May 22, 2024 by Editorial Staff