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SaaS Security: Protecting Your Cloud-Based Applications and Data

Software as a Service (SaaS) has quickly become popular and has changed the way businesses work by making them more scalable, flexible, and efficient. Cloud-based apps are convenient, but they also come with the duty of keeping them safe from cyber threats. As more businesses move private data to the cloud, security for SaaS has become very important. This is because the data is vulnerable to risks like cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access.

Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Solution | DSPM vs. CSPM

What is DSPM? Data Security Posture Management, or DSPM refers to the practice of assessing and managing an organization’s overall data security posture. It involves monitoring, evaluating, and continuously improving the effectiveness of data security controls and measures in place to protect sensitive information. What is Data Security Posture Management? It provides a holistic view of an organization’s data security status and helps identify vulnerabilities, gaps, and areas for improvement.

The states of data, Part 2: Why visibility is key for protecting data at rest

In part two of our blog series, The states of data, we’ll be discussing the various threats to sensitive data at rest in the form of a case study on Morgan Stanley’s data breach. Before we delve into that, let’s look at what data at rest is and see a few examples of data at rest in an organizational context.

Nightfall Named A Leader in Data Loss Prevention by G2

Data security leaders, take note: Nightfall has emerged as a frontrunner in G2's Fall 2024 reports, securing top positions in Data Loss Prevention Software, Data Security Software and Sensitive Data Discovery Software categories. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, as well as your trust in our AI-powered solutions. We extend our deepest gratitude to our valued customers and supporters, as your feedback helps us to drive innovation.

How to Prevent Data Exfiltration

When someone steals important information, usually with the intent of misusing it, the process is called Data Exfiltration. The information can be anything from your customers’ data and financial records to intellectual property. Data Exfiltration otherwise known as Data theft or data exportation refers to the unauthorized transfer of data from a computer or network.

Examples of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Some examples of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) include your phone number, email address, license plate number, birth date, Social Security number (SSN) and medical records. Many aspects of your identity can be considered PII, so it’s important to understand what they are and how to protect them. Continue reading to learn how you can protect your PII from falling into the wrong hands and how Keeper can help.

Nightfall AI Honored as Winner of the 2024 SC Awards

San Francisco, California, September 18, 2024 — Nightfall AI has been named a winner in the prestigious 2024 SC Awards. Nightfall has been recognized in the Best Data Security Solution and Best Insider Threat Solution categories, underscoring their team’s commitment to excellence and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. View the full list of 2024 SC Awards winners here.

How To Use USB Blocking To Prevent Data Leaks

As digital threats evolve, safeguarding sensitive data has become more important than ever, especially for businesses using removable storage devices like USB drives. While these external devices boost productivity, they also increase the risk of data breaches if not properly managed. Unprotected peripheral ports serve as unguarded entry points for data thieves and malicious software, highlighting the critical need to secure these access interfaces.

Air Gap Backup: Enhancing Data Security

As cyber threats grow more complex, companies increasingly look for strong methods to protect their valuable information. Air gap backup has become an effective approach to improve data security and shield against various risks. This technique creates a separation between main data storage and backup systems, either physically or logically, which greatly reduces the chances of unauthorized access or data corruption.

Understanding Risks and Mitigation of Data Leakage: Protect Your Assets

Data is the new gold, and it needs to be kept safe just like gold. In this digital age, where data is easily shared and technology is always getting better, the risk of data leakage is very important for both businesses and people. Data leakage, which is when private information is shared without permission, can have serious effects, including losing money, hurting your image, and being sued.