Data Security
Demystifying SOC 2 Compliance for Startups: A Simple Guide
Navigating the world of SOC 2 compliance can seem daunting for startups. This article breaks down the complexities, explaining what SOC 2 is, why it's important, and how your startup can achieve ...
Data Breaches for the Month August 2024
This month has been a challenging month for organizations worldwide as several high-profile data breaches occur and become headlines. These incidents have not only exposed sensitive information but also highlighted... The post ...
Telegram is NOT an Encrypted Messaging App, Must-See Documentaries
In this episode, we explore the recent arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France and discuss the app’s encryption claims. Is Telegram truly an encrypted messaging app? Joining the conversation is ...
Missing Guardrails, a Troubling Trend in Data Protection
An estimated 2.7 billion personal records were stolen from National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based data broker company that collects and sells personal data for background checks ...
Veeam Widens Beam to MongoDB, Nutanix & Proxmox VE
Veeam has shown evidence of its capabilities to provide backup, recovery and cybersecurity across an increasing number of heavyweight cloud platforms, databases and service layers including MongoDB and Nutanix ...
Malvertising and Google Ads: Protecting High Net-Worth Individuals and Executives
Do you use Google’s Search functionality to find products or services to solve a problem you have? I’m guessing that the majority of people reading this article do this regularly or have ...
Why Tokenization Beats Transparent Data Encryption for PCI DSS Compliance
Cyber-threats are rapidly evolving and breaches are on the rise. That makes compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ever more critical for organizations handline sensitive payment card ...
Oregon Zoo Data Breach Exposes Payment Card Information
The Oregon Zoo's recent data breach serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in today's digital landscape. With over 117,000 payment card details potentially compromised, this ...
Insights from IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report
The cost of a data breach has reached alarming levels. The global average spiked to $4.88 million, a 10% increase over the previous year ...
Facebook Whistleblower Fears Election Abuse
Frances Haugen, who famously blew the whistle on Facebook and its susceptibility to manipulation, has renewed concerns over the social-networking company. This time, she’s laser-focused on misinformation during the 2024 presidential election ...