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The Nightfall Approach: 5 Ways Our Shadow AI Coverage Differs from Generic DLP

Shadow AI refers to the unauthorized or unmonitored use of AI tools (like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini) by employees in the workplace. It’s now one of the fastest-growing data exfiltration vectors. Employees are pasting source code, customer or patient data, contract terms, and even M&A info into gen AI tools, often without realizing the risk. And many legacy DLP tools are still catching up.

Data Flow: Why Most Organizations Don't Understand Their Information Movement

Your organization runs on data. But do you actually know where it goes every day? Between Slack messages, Google Drive shares, AI assistants, and browser uploads, your sensitive data is constantly moving: Every one of these moments is a data exposure risk.

Beyond the Firewall: Why Advanced Cybersecurity is Non-Negotiable for Modern Business

In today's hyper-connected digital economy, data is the new currency. From customer information and financial records to intellectual property and strategic plans, a company's most valuable assets are stored, processed, and transmitted as bits and bytes. This digital transformation has unlocked unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation, but it has also opened the door to a new and persistent threat: sophisticated cyberattacks.

Classifying and Protecting Sensitive Data in M365 and SharePoint On-Premises

With the abundance of compliance requirements that organizations must comply with, such as HIPAA, PCI and GDPR to name a few, there is an increasing need for organizations to properly classify sensitive data and safeguard it accordingly. Identifying and classifying sensitive data is a crucial initial step in an organization’s compliance journey.

AI Cybersecurity Risks in 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

*According to Gartner, by 2026, over 80% of enterprises will have used generative AI APIs or deployed GenAI-enabled applications, up from less than 5% in 2023. This rapid adoption introduces a new and complex attack surface. The adoption of artificial intelligence is no longer an option, it’s an operational inevitability.

Netwrix Named Visionary in DSPM at 2025 Global InfoSec Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that Netwrix Access Analyzer has been named a Visionary in Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) at the 2025 Global InfoSec Awards, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine during this year’s RSA Conference. This recognition underscores Netwrix’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what modern data security solutions can do — especially in a world where sensitive data sprawls across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.

The Business Impact of Data Loss and How Prevention Strategies Can Help

Data is the beating heart of every company. The implications of losing important information can be far-reaching and disastrous for not only operations, but customer trust, legal compliance and financial stability. If you are an organization looking to safeguard its assets and reputation, it is important to understand how data loss really affects your business. Just as important is the need to deploy cautiously and effectively preventative measures that protect data. It is one of the many solutions out there, to this Mimecast also provides a comprehensive data loss risk and continuity offering.

How LLMs Are Changing DLP, And Why That's a Good Thing

For years, data loss prevention has been synonymous with pain: These legacy approaches treat every potential incident the same, forcing teams to waste time deciphering what really happened and why it matters. Meanwhile, real risks slip through the cracks because no team can manually keep up.

5 Ways Regulatory Changes Are Shaping Data Security Strategies

Today's regulations and info edicts aren't just red tape-they're rewriting the rules of how you protect data, especially as you swim through the web. From breach reporting to global privacy laws, keeping up with compliance updates can help you walk through a smarter, faster security game for your personal and professional interests. This is why, if you're handling and managing sensitive info-or just want to avoid fines and fallout-here's how the latest legal shifts are reshaping how you can secure what matters most.