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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Security Checklist And Best Practices
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The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Security Checklist And Best Practices

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Security Checklist And Best Practices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is part of the US Department of Commerce and was founded in 1901. NIST was originally established to help the U.S. industry become more competitive with economic rivals and peers, such as the UK and Germany. NIST prioritizes developing measurements, metrics, and standards for technology used in different industries.

Preventing data loss in data warehouses with the Nightfall Developer Platform
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Preventing data loss in data warehouses with the Nightfall Developer Platform

Preventing data loss in data warehouses with the Nightfall Developer Platform

Data warehouses power your data analysis and business intelligence operations so you can level up your knowledge and progress toward bigger business goals. Like any key component of your tech stack, using data warehouses effectively also requires care and caution — especially when uploading and sharing sensitive information.

What can we learn from the top 100 data breaches of the past 15+ years?
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What can we learn from the top 100 data breaches of the past 15+ years?

What can we learn from the top 100 data breaches of the past 15+ years?

The Nightfall blog is a knowledgebase 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.

GLBA Compliance Checklist: Keeping Financial Data Safe And Secure
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GLBA Compliance Checklist: Keeping Financial Data Safe And Secure

GLBA Compliance Checklist: Keeping Financial Data Safe And Secure

GLBA compliance isn’t something to take lightly. These measures are strictly enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In 2018, for instance, Venmo and its parent company PayPal reached a settlement after complaints about the company’s handling of privacy disclosures.

The Basics of PCI Compliance: Merchant Levels and Requirements
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The Basics of PCI Compliance: Merchant Levels and Requirements

The Basics of PCI Compliance: Merchant Levels and Requirements

PCI compliance isn’t just good for customers; it’s also good for business. Merchants that fall short of PCI compliance standards not only put their customer data at risk but also may face hefty fines. The PCI Compliance Guide reports that fines and penalties can range from $5,000 to $100,000 per month for the merchant.

Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant?
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Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant?

Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant?

Dropbox is known for being a convenient file sharing and storage tool. For over a decade, Dropbox has allowed teams to collaborate cross- functionally by providing a single source of truth. With files being managed and synced to a central location, teams can work together without issues of version control. Even in a post- Google Drive and OneDrive era, Dropbox remains important, as not everyone uses the same productivity suites.

Is Google Drive HIPAA Compliant?
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Is Google Drive HIPAA Compliant?

Is Google Drive HIPAA Compliant?

We’ll briefly cover how healthcare organizations can use Google Drive while remaining compliant with HIPAA.

What Is PII Compliance? Requirements, Checklist & Best Practices
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What Is PII Compliance? Requirements, Checklist & Best Practices

What Is PII Compliance? Requirements, Checklist & Best Practices

Research from Gartner suggests that, by 2023, more than 60% of the world’s population will be covered by some form of personal data protection legislation. From GDPR to CalPRA, privacy regulations are on the rise.

Open source data loss prevention for helpdesk ticketing systems
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Open source data loss prevention for helpdesk ticketing systems

Open source data loss prevention for helpdesk ticketing systems

When your customers want help, ticketing systems provide the first line of communication between your company and your customers.

PHI Compliance: What It Is and How To Achieve It
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PHI Compliance: What It Is and How To Achieve It

PHI Compliance: What It Is and How To Achieve It

For organizations that work in or partner with the healthcare industry, HIPAA compliance is of paramount importance. Keeping a patient’s medical records and personal information safe isn’t just a matter of avoiding penalties. It’s also key to building trust with patients and, ultimately, providing great patient care.

Is Zendesk HIPAA Compliant?
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Is Zendesk HIPAA Compliant?

Is Zendesk HIPAA Compliant?

As an omni-channel customer service solution, Zendesk allows for companies to meet customers where they are by providing a variety of options for customer support, intake, and management of the overall customer experience (CX) process.

Is Slack Secure? Vulnerabilities and Solutions
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Is Slack Secure? Vulnerabilities and Solutions

Is Slack Secure? Vulnerabilities and Solutions

Slack has become one of the most integral platforms for businesses over the last decade, with more than 12 million users currently active. Despite its popularity, however, there are some Slack security concerns that linger from the platform’s 2015 security breach.

Is Atlassian Cloud HIPAA Compliant?
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Is Atlassian Cloud HIPAA Compliant?

Is Atlassian Cloud HIPAA Compliant?

In 2021, digital transformation has accelerated. At the tail end of the COVID pandemic, with companies remaining remote, the demand for cloud services in the enterprise is the highest it's ever been.

Nightfall’s DLP API Adds Data Discovery and Classification to Your Applications
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Nightfall’s DLP API Adds Data Discovery and Classification to Your Applications

Nightfall’s DLP API Adds Data Discovery and Classification to Your Applications

As a cloud-native data loss prevention solution, Nightfall DLP can natively integrate with some of the most popular SaaS applications in order to protect against the proliferation of sensitive data in these environments.

Rapid cloud adoption and migration requires clearly defined data security policies
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Rapid cloud adoption and migration requires clearly defined data security policies

Rapid cloud adoption and migration requires clearly defined data security policies

The Nightfall blog is a knowledgebase for cybersecurity professionals with news and insights from the world of cloud security.

Cloud Security Architecture: 5 Best Practices
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Cloud Security Architecture: 5 Best Practices

Cloud Security Architecture: 5 Best Practices

Cloud programs like Slack and Google Drive allow businesses to work collaboratively and efficiently, often at a low cost. However, these cloud platforms open a business up to new levels of risk: sharing information via cloud programs can put customer data at risk.

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