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Emily Heaslip

October 4, 2022

Strong data loss prevention requires two things: a strong policy that guides user actions and permissions, and the tools to monitor and manage data security. Many organizations know they need to invest in software, platforms, and other security settings to create secure networks, endpoints, and cloud settings. But not every organization has a strong DLP policy to guide these tools.

Isaac Madan

October 4, 2022

When two companies merge, there is typically a lot of data that needs to be transferred between the two organizations. This data may include confidential information such as customer records, financial reports, and employee data. If this data falls into the wrong hands, it could be used to commit fraud or theft. That's where data loss prevention (DLP) comes in.

Michael Osakwe

September 30, 2022

With high-profile data breaches making headlines on a regular basis, it's no wonder that data security is top of mind for so many organizations. But what exactly is data security posture management (DSPM)? In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at DSPM and how it can help your business keep its data safe and secure.

Emily Heaslip

September 28, 2022

By one estimate, 60% of all corporate data is stored in the cloud. Businesses rely on cloud platforms like Slack, Google Drive, GitHub and Confluence to store data, share information, and run smoothly.

Emily Heaslip

September 27, 2022

Email is a popular channel for hackers: phishing attacks and malware usually originate from email. In 2022, Verizon found that 82% of breaches involved the human element: phishing emails and ransomware delivered via email continue to plague organizations of all sizes.

Emily Heaslip

September 22, 2022

Data loss prevention starts with data visibility. Without a clear idea of what data an organization has, where it lives, and how it’s used, data loss prevention (DLP) is essentially an exercise in futility.

Emily Heaslip

September 20, 2022

Remote work is not going away. Depending on who you ask, experts believe 35% - 65% of the US workforce will continue to work remotely, permanently. Remote work was a trend that began well before the pandemic and will continue to be the preferred way to work for companies and employees alike.

Michael Osakwe

September 19, 2022

By design, Salesforce is an environment where customer PII and other sensitive information must be shared and stored. However, compliance regulations like PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and others limit this storage and usage of customer data to only what’s justifiably required for an organization to carry out its duties.

Michael Osakwe

September 16, 2022

On Thursday evening, around 6:25 PM, Uber announced that it was responding to a cybersecurity incident. While Uber hasn’t gone into details about what happened, the purported threat actor has openly corresponded with several security professionals, including Sam Curry at Yuga Labs, Corben Leo at Zellic.io and The New York Times.

Emily Heaslip

August 30, 2022

Ransomware and other cyber attacks are getting more expensive every year. IBM’s recent report found that the average cost of a breach increased 2.6% from $4.24 million in 2021 to $4.35 million in 2022 — and the year isn’t over yet.

Emily Heaslip

August 30, 2022

Even before the pandemic, many companies had a relaxed approach to the devices employees brought to work. In fact, many businesses had BYOD (bring your own device) policies that allowed team members to work on personal laptops or cell phones. By one account, 75% of employees use their personal cell phones for work.

Michael Osakwe

August 29, 2022

The Nightfall blog is a knowledge base for cybersecurity professionals with news and insights from the world of cloud security. Each week, we’re publishing new content to help you stay up-to-date on cybersecurity topics and to prepare you for the issues and threats that occur every day on the job.

Paul Larrieu

August 22, 2022

This year, Nightfall will be at Dreamforce! With Nightfall for Salesforce, our AppExchange app nearly ready to launch, we’re going to Dreamforce to discuss managing data compliance challenges in Salesforce and best practices that can mitigate compliance violations with regulations like HIPAA, PCI, and GDPR.

Emily Heaslip

August 18, 2022

Data errors and inconsistencies cost companies millions of dollars a year. Businesses that aren’t able to implement the tools, strategies, and training required often find big data to be more of an obstacle than an advantage. Until business leaders invest in strong data hygiene practices, big data’s promise will continue to remain elusive.

Emily Heaslip

August 12, 2022

Ransomware and other cyber attacks are getting more expensive every year. IBM’s recent report found that the average cost of a breach increased 2.6% from $4.24 million in 2021 to $4.35 million in 2022 — and the year isn’t over yet.

Michael Osakwe

August 10, 2022

New funds from WestBridge Capital, Next Play Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and Venrock will be used for hiring, growth, and expanding product integration