Today’s businesses are building their future in the cloud. They rely on cloud infrastructure and services to operate, develop new products and deliver greater value to their customers. The cloud is the catalyst for digital transformation among organizations of all sizes and industries. But while the cloud powers immeasurable speed, growth and innovation, it also presents risk.

Picture this: a critical security breach has exposed your company’s data. Your IT team scrambles to identify the compromised device but needs a clear picture of all the laptops, servers, and mobile devices connected to your network. Without one, your systems and reputation are at risk.

It’s that time of year again: The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is back with the top trends in security breaches over the past year. Read on for an at-a-glance look of some of the report’s most interesting—and actionable—findings.

Data theft is a growing concern for companies and users alike. More and more attacks are being launched with the aim of gaining access to third-party data, and the number of people affected is on the rise. The unease organizations are experiencing over these threats is backed by the statistics. According to one report, 422 million people were victims of data theft in 2022.

With the rise of remote work and the increasing prevalence of cyberthreats, companies actively seek robust solutions to safeguard their valuable data assets. One solution that has gained traction recently is Code 42 Incydr, a data risk detection and response platform. Incydr is a SaaS solution that combines data loss prevention (DLP), cloud access security broker (CASB), and user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) capabilities into a single platform.

In today's digital world, the stakes of data loss are high, and the cost of cybercrime continues to escalate. In fact, IBM recently estimated that the average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million in 2023, a 15% increase over the previous three years.

A highly concerning security loophole was recently discovered in a WordPress plugin called "Email Subscribers by Icegram Express," a popular tool utilized by a vast network of over 90,000+ websites. Officially designated as CVE-2024-2876 with a CVSS score of 9.8 (critical), the vulnerability represents a significant threat as it exposes numerous websites to potential attacks.

If you need to keep your data on your network but still want the power and convenience of GitGuardian, we've got you covered.

From more broad laws like GDPR to industry-specific regulations like HIPAA, most organizations today must comply with some kind of data protection guideline. Some businesses may even have to comply with numerous data protection regulations. As such, compliance with data protection regulations has become increasingly complicated.

With the widespread use of AI technology, numerous AI models gather and process vast amounts of data, much of which comprises personal information utilized to offer personalized experiences. However, this abundance of data poses inherent risks, particularly in terms of privacy and security.