Data Masking vs. Data Encryption: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Business
It is critically important to protect your data. Luckily, there are a number of methods available to help you secure your most valuable resources. In this article, we focus on two of these techniques: data masking and data encryption. To determine which is the best fit for your business, we first need to review the… Read More
Recent Data Breaches & Key Lessons to Learn
Every company, regardless of size, can become the victim of a data breach. Cybercriminals, who often sell stolen data on the dark web, continue to find innovative new ways to obtain sensitive data. To deal with evolving threats, companies need to remain one step ahead of the criminals at all times. To understand the scope… Read More
PostgreSQL: What You Need to Know
PostgreSQL, widely acclaimed as the most advanced open-source relational database, has established itself as a cornerstone in the realm of data management. This post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of PostgreSQL, examining some of its advantages and challenges alike. We will delve into the strengths that make it a preferred choice for scalable and… Read More
Security Risks & Prevention Across Industries
From sensitive customer information to proprietary research data, safeguarding valuable assets is paramount. However, with the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ensuring robust data security measures has become increasingly challenging. Different industries face various risks and challenges when it comes to data security. This article will discuss the threats and prevention tactics in the following… Read More
Data Security: Tokenization vs. Encryption
Encryption and tokenization both aim to protect data, but the manner in which each method does so varies. It’s important to begin by understanding the core concepts for each of these methods of protecting data before diving deeper into the specific differences between the two. What is tokenization? Tokenization is the process of turning an… Read More
Data at Rest: Myths, Reality and Best Practices
A staggering 66% of organizations fell victim to ransomware attacks in 2023, as reported by Sophos. Amidst this alarming statistic, however, there is a beacon of hope: 97% of those organizations that had encrypted their data were able to recover it. As ransomware technology becomes increasingly pervasive and sophisticated, the frequency of such attacks is… Read More
What’s Next for Cybersecurity and Privacy in 2024?
2023 was a significant year for cybersecurity and data privacy issues. Cybersecurity Ventures reported that worldwide cybercrime costs are projected to reach a record $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Over the past few years, businesses have not only stepped up their efforts to protect people’s privacy, but governments at both the federal and state levels… Read More
Safeguarding Data: Ransomware Defense Essentials
There are 1.7 million ransomware attacks every day, that’s 19 ransomware attacks every second of every day. These attacks result not only in financial loss to a corporation, but also in exposure of personal data for individuals. To mitigate this risk, one essential tool in your cybersecurity arsenal is data-at-rest encryption. In this article, we… Read More
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cybersecurity
As seen in AITechPark Magazine Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been developing at a rapid pace and has been integrated into a growing number of applications across every industry. AI continues to widen its capabilities to assist in a variety of daily tasks but, as can be expected with any Internet-based technology, AI also has a… Read More
5 Data Encryption Myths Debunked
Post-pandemic, a surge in cyberattacks has forced businesses to confront the issue of cybersecurity, and more specifically, data encryption. To learn more about trends in cybersecurity after Covid-19, check out our article for more insights into threats, responses, and methods of protection. To take a step in the right direction, we must separate fact from… Read More