What is intellectual property? Understanding IP rights, negligence & more

(Ghostwritten for Cristina Pop) Intellectual property (IP) means creations of the human mind, such as artistic work and inventions. However, this term refers not just to the creations of individuals but also to intangible assets owned by commercial entities, for example, industrial designs, symbols, logos, and names. Such works of authorship are subject to various …

5 major benefits of early security testing

Vulnerabilities that are discovered just before a release can derail the entire development schedule or even force companies to compromise on security to deliver on time. Using automated application security testing from the earliest possible stages of your SDLC reduces that risk, bringing major benefits for the entire organization. It’s no secret that early application …

How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2023

(Ghostwritten for Roman Foeckl) The key to preventing data breaches in the current cybersecurity landscape is understanding exactly how they happen and covering your entire attack surface. Let us guide you through the anatomy of data loss and show you specific weak points that could impact your data security. Data breach numbers on the rise …

Key DLP market trends and drivers for 2023 and beyond

(Ghostwritten for Roman Foeckl) With 2023 just around the corner, one may wonder what effect the next years will have on the DLP market, DLP solution development directions, and the requirements for data loss prevention. We certainly think about that a lot, both from the perspective of the future of Endpoint Protector and, even more …

7 steps to avoid uncoordinated vulnerability disclosure

Do you know what to do if contacted by an ethical hacker about a vulnerability in your systems? Above all, don’t panic – here are 7 steps to help you communicate properly, resolve the issue, avoid uncoordinated disclosure, and improve your security in the long run. Imagine you are the cybersecurity manager for a company …

5 reasons why web security is crucial to avoid ransomware

Web vulnerabilities are a key part of many ransomware attack chains, even those that start from a phishing email. This post puts together five reasons why eliminating web vulnerabilities is vital to prevent ransomware attacks. Ransomware has been a source of major problems for organizations worldwide in recent years. Aware of this situation, many have …

5 Things to Consider for an Insider Threat Audit

(Ghostwritten for Chris Roney) In today’s world of information technology, insider threats are one of the primary reasons for security breaches. The definition of insider threat includes not just intentional malicious actions but also accidents and cases of negligence. According to the Ponemon Institute’s 2022 Cost of Insider Threats Global Report, “insider threat incidents have risen …

How to secure healthcare data with a DLP solution

(Ghostwritten for Cristina Pop) Considered highly sensitive and very valuable, protected health information (PHI) has been heavily regulated for years through specialized laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Despite this, the healthcare industry has been incurring the highest average data breach costs for twelve years in a row, reaching $10.10 million/breach in …

Which open-source vulnerability scanner is right for you?

Are you considering using an open-source vulnerability scanner to secure your web applications? In some cases, this is an excellent idea, but in other circumstances, it may reduce your initial costs only to greatly increase them later. Let us guide you and show you the factors you should consider as well as some of the …

4 ways DLP helps secure PHI

(Ghostwritten for Cristina Pop) Protected health information (PHI) is a specific type of personally identifiable information (PII) that relates to medical records as well as any past, present, or future information about an individual’s physical or mental health. This specific type of PII is covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 …