data security

The Coppola classic has a few surprising parallels with today's chief information security officer.

If, in the world of privacy, I had to pick one topic that never goes out of fashion, it would be managing international transfers of EU personal data. Since the introduction of the EU Data Protection Directive in 1995 and continuing with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies engaging in the storage and/or […]

Firms often struggle to identify the appropriate security controls and practices to comply with fast-changing data regulations. Here are three practices firms should adapt to keep pace.

In its quest to add to its Zero Trust edge (ZTE), also known as secure access service edge (SASE), portfolio, Forcepoint acquired cloud security gateway (CSG), also known as cloud access security broker (CASB), provider Bitglass for a Forrester-estimated $200-300 million last week. Beyond the usual criteria (ability to retain marketing and development talent of Bitglass), […]

Biometric data use is at a crossroads. Consumers love the convenience it provides but have privacy concerns. In this episode, VP, Research Director Merritt Maxim and VP, Principal Analyst Andras Cser dive into the benefits and risks of biometric data.

Even with Google's recently announced cookie deprecation delay, B2B advertisers need to move quickly to ensure their continued success.

What’s driving the increase in ransomware attacks, and what can security leaders do to protect their organizations? Analysts Allie Mellen and Steve Turner provide insight in this episode.

Healthcare data is low-hanging fruit for hackers. Learn how adopting a Zero Trust strategy can help keep your data safe.

“The first wealth is health.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson These words of perennial wisdom are a compelling reminder that public health is the bedrock for constructing a prosperous economy and nation. This very philosophy beckoned me to the healthcare field as a student and public health professional for the past two decades. My name is […]

While automated malware analysis and network intrusion detection systems remained in our Divest category, three more technologies joined them this year: data loss prevention, managed security service providers, and security user behavior analytics. Why is this? Because these stand-alone technologies simply don’t cut it anymore. This isn’t to say these solutions are dead, mind you. No, they live on in within larger, more comprehensive solutions.

How long does your organization retain customer, employee, and sensitive corporate data, and how do you go about disposing of it? In the absence of explicit regulatory mandates, when and how to delete different types of records and personal data can become a tug-of-war between line-of-business, legal, and security teams. There are consequences of improper deletion and disposal, as well as excessive retention. In Italy, telecommunications company TIM received a fine […]

You’re probably tired of hearing about 2021 cybersecurity predictions. This is something different. We’re taking a look back to what we predicted would happen in 2020 and grading our predictions. After all, why make predictions in the first place if we’re not going to reflect and assess ourselves afterward? When we make predictions, we aim to identify what is different that we think […]

Is WhatsApp safe for business use? Principal Analyst Heidi Shey provides insight for CISOs.

In their haste to manage the pandemic's impact, many employers deprioritized their data protection responsibilities. Now is the time to renew the focus on employee privacy and confidentiality.

Learn why data and tech governance initiatives must evolve to embrace ethics and risk this year.

In 2021, culture issues, budgets, and vendor shifts will be top priorities for cybersecurity leaders. Learn more in our 2021 cybersecurity predictions.

In the wake of the recent ECJ ruling on Safe Harbor, here are five steps security and risk professionals can take to ensure the safe transfer of personal data of European residents to the US.