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Top Data Tokenization Tools of 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Data Security

Data tokenization is a critical technique for securing sensitive information by substituting it with non-sensitive tokens. This process plays a crucial role in data protection, especially in industries handling large volumes of personal or financial information. Here, we explore the top data tokenization tools of 2024 to help organizations find the right solutions for protecting their data.

An elephant in Kairos: data-leak site emerges for new extortion group

It is nearing 2025, and data-leak sites (DLSs) for extortion groups continue to emerge. November 2024 continues this trend, with Cyjax observing the thirteenth most recent materialisation of a DLS for an extortion group calling itself “Kairos”. At the time of writing, Kairos has claimed attacks against six victims, two of which have acknowledged significant data breaches in 2024. However, it is unclear whether these are related.

Lessons from a Honeypot with US Citizens' Data

Prior to last week’s US Presidential Election, the Trustwave SpiderLabs team was hard at work investigating potential risks and threats to the election system, from disinformation campaigns to nation-state actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities. No information that may have potentially affected the election process was discovered at any time during the research. If it had, Trustwave SpiderLabs would have immediately disclosed its findings to the proper authorities.

How Fidelis Network DLP Outsmarts Cyber Attackers

Data breaches and network security threats are becoming a major problem for companies. The goal is not only to detect attacks but to stop them from happening in the first place. Fidelis Network DLP gives businesses a strong and integrated system to protect sensitive data. By preventing data leaks across all network traffic, Fidelis Network DLP helps businesses protect themselves from both external cyber-attacks and insider threats.

Stop Data Loss in its Tracks with Cato DLP Enhancements

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions are essential for safeguarding valuable data. They scan traffic to prevent the transmission of sensitive information such as credit card details and personal identifiable information (PII) such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs). However, traditional DLP solutions are often complex to configure, manage, and operate.

Discover sensitive data in your cloud data stores with Sensitive Data Scanner

When engineering teams move their workloads to the cloud, it’s often possible that sensitive data—such as credit card numbers, login credentials, and personally identifiable information (PII)—unintentionally moves to the cloud with them. To secure this data, avoid costly breaches, and meet GRC requirements, these teams often catalog where this data is stored and establish the right controls to limit access.

Healthcare Data Security: What It Is, Benefits and Main Challenges

The digitalization of healthcare organizations has revolutionized the way patient data is collected, stored, and managed. However, it also introduces many challenges, especially related to data security. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, often resulting in expensive data breaches, the importance of data security for healthcare organizations has never been more critical.

Is Your Social Media Growth Safe? Navigating Security Risks of Buying Followers and Likes

In today's hyper-connected world, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become essential tools for personal branding, business marketing, and even social influence. With the rising importance of social media metrics such as follower counts and likes, there's been a surge in individuals and brands purchasing followers and likes to boost their online image. However, this seemingly quick way to boost social media presence comes with notable risks. When buying followers, ensuring social media security is crucial, as these practices can open doors to security vulnerabilities, account bans, and even reputational damage.

Using Enterprise Data Security to Stay Ahead of Evolving Compliance Standards

As cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements continually evolve, organizations must take a proactive approach to protect their sensitive data. Protegrity’s data protection solution enables businesses to stay ahead of compliance requirements by offering continuous monitoring, encryption, and automated risk assessments, ensuring that security measures are always up-to-date and aligned with the latest regulatory standards.

5 Reasons You Should Consider Relooking Your DLP Strategy

Companies across industries have invested a lot of money in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, thinking these would help protect important data and comply with regulatory mandates like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. But as the world of cybersecurity is changing constantly, many companies are realizing that their traditional DLP solutions and strategies aren’t equipped to keep up with growing threats and business needs.