data security
As cyber attacks increase, the cloud-based database security market grows
The cloud-based database security market is expected to register a CAGR of 19.5% over the forecast period 2019-2024, according to ResearchAndMarkets. With the increasing …
How well are healthcare organizations protecting patient information?
Healthcare organizations have high levels of confidence in their cybersecurity preparedness despite most of them using only basic user authentication methods in the face of an …
Prioritizing security efforts is key to data security in the cloud
32% of healthcare organizations store a wide range of sensitive data in the cloud, including healthcare data and personally identifiable information (PII) of customers and …
Are humans ready for AI to take control of digital security?
Just over a quarter (26%) of people in EMEA would prefer their cybersecurity to be managed by AI rather than a human, an online study conducted by Palo Alto Networks and …
Eliminating fragmentation unlocks opportunities to realize the promise of the cloud
A major expectation gap exists between what IT managers hoped the public cloud would deliver for their organizations and what has actually transpired, a Cohesity survey of 900 …
Consumers believe privacy is not possible, leading to a change in online behavior
82% of online users in the US and 75% in the UK are choosing to change the way they behave online, according to a new consumer survey by FigLeaf. For these respondents, 74% …
Anatomy of a ransomware attack: How attackers gain access to unstructured data
Ransomware isn’t a new phenomenon, but it’s effects are starting to be felt more widely, and more deeply than ever before. Behemoths like Sony, Nissan, FedEx, Kraft Foods and …
Significant trends are beginning to develop in the Government ID market
The worldwide installed base of both smart and legacy credentials will grow from 9.8 billion in 2018 to 11.5 billion in 2023, according to ABI Research. With increased rates …
Personal security and national security concerns are back on the rise
More than one in five (22%) Americans say they have cancelled plans or considered cancelling plans to attend large-scale public events due to concerns about physical attacks …
Analytics and automation solutions to help contact center IT staff ensure compliance
91% of of contact center IT staff believe increasing contact center compliance software investment should be considered a priority in the next year. 83% of contact center …
Unclassified data creates security blind spots for most companies
Global businesses continue to house ‘dark data’ within their organizations, creating a honeypot for cybercriminals, finds research from Veritas Technologies. The …
Structural integrity: Quantifying risk with security measurement
In my previous post, we set up the foundation for a risk quantification program. Many organizations have begun this part of their security strategy and are learning how to …