Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

As more services, communication, and daily activities move online, the amount of personal data being collected continues to grow. So what can we do to make sure that protecting our privacy doesn’t become unmanageable?

We’re excited to share that Feroot has been named one of G2’s Best Software Products of the Year for 2026 in the Data Privacy category. This recognition is especially meaningful because it’s based on direct customer feedback. G2’s awards are powered by real-world reviews and outcomes, and we’re honored that customers chose to share their experience with Feroot. Even more humbling: our customers have given us an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Your privacy is your right, and it’s up to you to protect it.

Data privacy used to be the realm of hospitals, banks, and fervent devotees of the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution. Something we knew we wanted but conceptually assumed wouldn’t affect most people. Our dependence on the Internet for almost all aspects of daily life has changed that. In 2026, data privacy and cybersecurity are deeply intertwined. Protecting sensitive information isn’t just about stopping hackers.

With organizations collecting and storing massive amounts of personal data these days, much of which people share freely, we need to become better at protecting data on both the storing and sharing side of things. Organizations must have strong data protection measures in place and everyone should start being more digitally mindful when sharing their own personal data. Ultimately, being careful of what we put out there is the best way to reduce cyberattacks and data breaches.

Data Privacy Day, observed each year on January 28, should serve as an important reminder that safeguarding sensitive information is no longer optional. Unfortunately, some consumers and organizations could use the reminder. Data privacy isn’t just a practice for fending off cyberattacks, although that element is important. It is also a critical part of building trust, meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining business continuity.