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Employee Spotlight: James Jaconetti, VP of Customer Success
Meet the newest addition to the Customer Success team at Nightfall AI.
Employee Spotlight: James Jaconetti, VP of Customer Success
Meet the newest addition to the Customer Success team at Nightfall AI.
Top 5 SaaS misconfigurations to avoid and why
It’s essential to be proactive about managing your security posture across SaaS apps like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Read on to learn why—and how—you can do just that.
Top 5 SaaS misconfigurations to avoid and why
It’s essential to be proactive about managing your security posture across SaaS apps like Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. Read on to learn why—and how—you can do just that.
Here’s what caused the Sisense data breach—and 5 tips for preventing it
Learn what you can do to stop data sprawl and prevent privilege escalation attacks.
Here’s what caused the Sisense data breach—and 5 tips for preventing it
Learn what you can do to stop data sprawl and prevent privilege escalation attacks.
Nightfall named a “Data Security Solution of the Year”
Nightfall has been named a “Data Security Solution of the Year” by the Data Breakthrough Awards.
Nightfall named a “Data Security Solution of the Year”
Nightfall has been named a “Data Security Solution of the Year” by the Data Breakthrough Awards.
Securing AI with Least Privilege
In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, the principle of least privilege is a crucial security and compliance consideration.
Securing AI with Least Privilege
In the rapidly evolving AI landscape, the principle of least privilege is a crucial security and compliance consideration.
Firewalls for AI: The Essential Guide
As organizations increasingly build AI applications, firewalls for AI are an important component of modern data security strategies.
Firewalls for AI: The Essential Guide
As organizations increasingly build AI applications, firewalls for AI are an important component of modern data security strategies.
Nightfall Named A Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) by G2
Nightfall leads the way in G2’s Spring ‘24 reports.
Nightfall Named A Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) by G2
Nightfall leads the way in G2’s Spring ‘24 reports.
5 Expert Tips for Protecting Your Enterprise’s Sensitive Data
Join Nightfall’s investors for insights on how to defend enterprise data against new and evolving threats.
5 Expert Tips for Protecting Your Enterprise’s Sensitive Data
Join Nightfall’s investors for insights on how to defend enterprise data against new and evolving threats.
Nightfall was built on AI. Here’s how we’re advancing our mission to scale data protection in the enterprise.
As we continue to innovate, Nightfall's central mission is to empower enterprises big and small to navigate the digital world with confidence, while ensuring the security and privacy of their sensitive data.
Nightfall was built on AI. Here’s how we’re advancing our mission to scale data protection in the enterprise.
As we continue to innovate, Nightfall's central mission is to empower enterprises big and small to navigate the digital world with confidence, while ensuring the security and privacy of their sensitive data.
Prevent security drift with Nightfall SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
SaaS Security Posture Management, or SSPM, is a critical tool for governing data and managing risk within the enterprise.
Prevent security drift with Nightfall SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM)
SaaS Security Posture Management, or SSPM, is a critical tool for governing data and managing risk within the enterprise.
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Nightfall AI releases GenAI-powered Sensitive Data Protection for the enterprise
From detection to remediation to education, Nightfall’s ultimate goal is to use GenAI to help security teams find peace of mind, knowing their company and customer data is secure across the cloud and beyond.
Nightfall AI releases GenAI-powered Sensitive Data Protection for the enterprise
From detection to remediation to education, Nightfall’s ultimate goal is to use GenAI to help security teams find peace of mind, knowing their company and customer data is secure across the cloud and beyond.
Navigating Data Privacy for GenAI in Customer Support
As GenAI transforms customer support, data privacy remains paramount.
Navigating Data Privacy for GenAI in Customer Support
As GenAI transforms customer support, data privacy remains paramount.
Nightfall AI launches data encryption and sensitive data protection for emails
In a world where data breaches are increasingly costly (and common), Nightfall has innovated a simpler and more streamlined solution to protecting sensitive data in emails and beyond.
Nightfall AI launches data encryption and sensitive data protection for emails
In a world where data breaches are increasingly costly (and common), Nightfall has innovated a simpler and more streamlined solution to protecting sensitive data in emails and beyond.
Reduce insider risk with Nightfall Data Exfiltration Prevention
Insider risk is a challenging issue for the enterprise, and unfortunately, legacy DLP falls short. But with Nightfall’s advancements in GenAI, security teams can stop insider risks before they escalate.
Reduce insider risk with Nightfall Data Exfiltration Prevention
Insider risk is a challenging issue for the enterprise, and unfortunately, legacy DLP falls short. But with Nightfall’s advancements in GenAI, security teams can stop insider risks before they escalate.
Nightfall expands its platform to meet modern enterprise DLP challenges
Legacy DLP never worked. Enter: Nightfall AI, the AI-native data leak prevention (DLP) platform.
Nightfall expands its platform to meet modern enterprise DLP challenges
Legacy DLP never worked. Enter: Nightfall AI, the AI-native data leak prevention (DLP) platform.
Nightfall AI Transforms Enterprise DLP with AI-Native Platform
Nightfall's new enterprise capabilities expand cloud DLP use cases for AI-powered data security.
Nightfall AI Transforms Enterprise DLP with AI-Native Platform
Nightfall's new enterprise capabilities expand cloud DLP use cases for AI-powered data security.
New at Nightfall: February '24 Product Update
From platform enhancements to time-saving features, here’s how Nightfall improved the customer experience this month.
New at Nightfall: February '24 Product Update
From platform enhancements to time-saving features, here’s how Nightfall improved the customer experience this month.
Done with traditional DLP? Here’s how generative AI can help.
Tired of being overwhelmed by alerts? Discover how generative AI can transform your DLP solution.
Done with traditional DLP? Here’s how generative AI can help.
Tired of being overwhelmed by alerts? Discover how generative AI can transform your DLP solution.
New at Nightfall: January '24 Product Updates
From platform enhancements to time-saving features, Nightfall has made several updates to simplify our customer experience.
New at Nightfall: January '24 Product Updates
From platform enhancements to time-saving features, Nightfall has made several updates to simplify our customer experience.
4 Tips For Staying Ahead of Cybersecurity Threats in 2024
From prompt injection to to privilege escalation, these are the security threats you need to be prepared for in 2024.
4 Tips For Staying Ahead of Cybersecurity Threats in 2024
From prompt injection to to privilege escalation, these are the security threats you need to be prepared for in 2024.
Streamline your security workflows with these 3 shortcuts in Tines
Create your own custom cloud DLP workflows by integrating Nightfall with Tines.
Streamline your security workflows with these 3 shortcuts in Tines
Create your own custom cloud DLP workflows by integrating Nightfall with Tines.
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The ultimate guide to cloud DLP for GenAI
From regexes to transformer models, here’s how you can leverage AI and machine learning for better sensitive data detection.
The ultimate guide to cloud DLP for GenAI
From regexes to transformer models, here’s how you can leverage AI and machine learning for better sensitive data detection.
Nightfall’s new GenAI detectors are revolutionizing the cloud DLP landscape. Here’s how.
Learn how Nightfall’s detection engine stacks up against AWS Comprehend, Google DLP, and Microsoft Purview.
Nightfall’s new GenAI detectors are revolutionizing the cloud DLP landscape. Here’s how.
Learn how Nightfall’s detection engine stacks up against AWS Comprehend, Google DLP, and Microsoft Purview.
Nightfall AI Launches Human Firewall Feature to Help SecOps Teams Tackle High-Volume Alerts with Velocity
What is a human firewall, and how can it help you strengthen your security posture?
Nightfall AI Launches Human Firewall Feature to Help SecOps Teams Tackle High-Volume Alerts with Velocity
What is a human firewall, and how can it help you strengthen your security posture?
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Employee Spotlight: Rick Wootten, VP of Marketing
Meet the newest addition to the Nightfall AI team.
Employee Spotlight: Rick Wootten, VP of Marketing
Meet the newest addition to the Nightfall AI team.
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Introducing Cloud DLP for Microsoft Teams
Learn how Nightfall ensures security and compliance for Microsoft Teams.
Introducing Cloud DLP for Microsoft Teams
Learn how Nightfall ensures security and compliance for Microsoft Teams.
Nightfall Launches Cloud DLP for Microsoft Teams
Introducing cloud DLP for Microsoft Teams.
Nightfall Launches Cloud DLP for Microsoft Teams
Introducing cloud DLP for Microsoft Teams.
3 Things You Need to Know About the Okta Breach
The recent Okta breach serves as a crucial reminder to safeguard sensitive information like credentials and session tokens. Here's what you need to stay protected.
3 Things You Need to Know About the Okta Breach
The recent Okta breach serves as a crucial reminder to safeguard sensitive information like credentials and session tokens. Here's what you need to stay protected.
New at Nightfall: October '23 Product Updates
Introducing six new Nightfall product updates.
New at Nightfall: October '23 Product Updates
Introducing six new Nightfall product updates.
How to Discover and Protect Sensitive Data in HAR Files
4 ways to secure your HAR files.
How to Discover and Protect Sensitive Data in HAR Files
4 ways to secure your HAR files.
Introducing Nightfall for Notion
Nightfall for Notion stops sensitive data such as PHI, PII, secrets, and keys from leaking into Notion pages.
Introducing Nightfall for Notion
Nightfall for Notion stops sensitive data such as PHI, PII, secrets, and keys from leaking into Notion pages.
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Nightfall Partnered with Snyk to Make Developers’ Lives Easier. Here’s How.
Developers, meet the secrets scanning dream team.
Nightfall Partnered with Snyk to Make Developers’ Lives Easier. Here’s How.
Developers, meet the secrets scanning dream team.
Nightfall AI and Snyk Partner to Offer Developers AI-Powered Secrets Scanning
Snyk will co-sell Nightfall's cloud Data Leak Prevention (DLP) platform to keep developers' secrets secure while they work in SaaS apps like GitHub, Slack, and Jira.
Nightfall AI and Snyk Partner to Offer Developers AI-Powered Secrets Scanning
Snyk will co-sell Nightfall's cloud Data Leak Prevention (DLP) platform to keep developers' secrets secure while they work in SaaS apps like GitHub, Slack, and Jira.
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AI Development Tools that Security Teams Should Know About and How to Secure Them
AI development tools introduce a number of new security challenges. Here's how to stay secure.
AI Development Tools that Security Teams Should Know About and How to Secure Them
AI development tools introduce a number of new security challenges. Here's how to stay secure.
Improve Your Alert Triage Process In Just 3 Steps
What exactly is alert triage, and how can you use it to strengthen your business against rising cyber threats?
Improve Your Alert Triage Process In Just 3 Steps
What exactly is alert triage, and how can you use it to strengthen your business against rising cyber threats?
New at Nightfall: September ‘23 Product Updates
We’ve made several exciting enhancements to the Nightfall platform this month, including multiple new features as well as a more streamlined user experience.
New at Nightfall: September ‘23 Product Updates
We’ve made several exciting enhancements to the Nightfall platform this month, including multiple new features as well as a more streamlined user experience.
Nightfall Named A Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) by G2
Nightfall leads the way in G2’s Fall ‘23 reports.
Nightfall Named A Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) by G2
Nightfall leads the way in G2’s Fall ‘23 reports.
7 Ways Security Teams Can Save Time With AI
Let AI work for you to streamline monitoring, response, and more.
7 Ways Security Teams Can Save Time With AI
Let AI work for you to streamline monitoring, response, and more.
New at Nightfall: August ‘23 Product Updates
Introducing four new Nightfall product updates.
New at Nightfall: August ‘23 Product Updates
Introducing four new Nightfall product updates.
Do You Use ChatGPT at Work? These are the 4 Kinds of Hacks You Need to Know About.
GenAI tools help you to streamline your workflows—but they also help threat actors access your data.
Do You Use ChatGPT at Work? These are the 4 Kinds of Hacks You Need to Know About.
GenAI tools help you to streamline your workflows—but they also help threat actors access your data.
Introducing Nightfall for GenAI
Nightfall AI Launches the Industry’s First Complete Data Leak Prevention (DLP) Solution for GenAI.
Introducing Nightfall for GenAI
Nightfall AI Launches the Industry’s First Complete Data Leak Prevention (DLP) Solution for GenAI.
Worried About Leaking Data to LLMs? Here’s How Nightfall Can Help.
AI is evolving. We need new ways to keep our data secure.
Worried About Leaking Data to LLMs? Here’s How Nightfall Can Help.
AI is evolving. We need new ways to keep our data secure.
GenAI is Everywhere. Now is the Time to Build a Strong Culture of Security.
Nightfall’s vision for DLP in an age of GenAI.
GenAI is Everywhere. Now is the Time to Build a Strong Culture of Security.
Nightfall’s vision for DLP in an age of GenAI.
Level Up Your Incident Response Playbook with These 5 Tips
Revamp your incident response and recovery plan to minimize the impact of a data breach.
Level Up Your Incident Response Playbook with These 5 Tips
Revamp your incident response and recovery plan to minimize the impact of a data breach.
Do You Use These Top SaaS Apps? Here’s What You Need to Know About Data Sprawl
Learn how Nightfall can stop data sprawl in its tracks.
Do You Use These Top SaaS Apps? Here’s What You Need to Know About Data Sprawl
Learn how Nightfall can stop data sprawl in its tracks.
AI is the Future of Cybersecurity. Here Are 5 Reasons Why.
Get an inside look at how Nightfall leverages AI to solve data sprawl.
AI is the Future of Cybersecurity. Here Are 5 Reasons Why.
Get an inside look at how Nightfall leverages AI to solve data sprawl.
The Basics of Cloud Security Glossary
Everything you've needed to know about core concepts in cloud security and why they matter.
The Basics of Cloud Security Glossary
Everything you've needed to know about core concepts in cloud security and why they matter.
Nightfall Named As A Leader in Data Security by G2 - Summer '23
Nightfall has been named a Leader in Data Security in G2's Spring '23 rankings.
Nightfall Named As A Leader in Data Security by G2 - Summer '23
Nightfall has been named a Leader in Data Security in G2's Spring '23 rankings.
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The Ultimate Guide to Classifying Exposed Credentials and Secrets
Detect, pinpoint, and triage the highest risks in your environments: Exposed secrets and credentials.
The Ultimate Guide to Classifying Exposed Credentials and Secrets
Detect, pinpoint, and triage the highest risks in your environments: Exposed secrets and credentials.
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Capturing Secrets from Environment Variables via CircleCI
Learn how to add DLP to communications services like Twilio and SendGrid.
Capturing Secrets from Environment Variables via CircleCI
Learn how to add DLP to communications services like Twilio and SendGrid.
The 4 Step Guide to Adding DLP to Communication Services
Learn how to add DLP to communications services like Twilio and SendGrid.
The 4 Step Guide to Adding DLP to Communication Services
Learn how to add DLP to communications services like Twilio and SendGrid.
Six Key Security Risks of Generative AI
A deep dive into the six key security risks posted by Generative AI and the role of Data Leak Prevention (DLP) solutions in mitigating potential risks.
Six Key Security Risks of Generative AI
A deep dive into the six key security risks posted by Generative AI and the role of Data Leak Prevention (DLP) solutions in mitigating potential risks.
How do Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) Work and Should I Use One?
In this post, we'll explore the different deployment modes of CASBs to help you determine if a CASB will work for you.
How do Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs) Work and Should I Use One?
In this post, we'll explore the different deployment modes of CASBs to help you determine if a CASB will work for you.
Defining Your Organization's Attack Surface: The 4 Types of Attack Surfaces
In this post, we’re going to cover four common types of attack surfaces and best practices for addressing the risks of each type.
Defining Your Organization's Attack Surface: The 4 Types of Attack Surfaces
In this post, we’re going to cover four common types of attack surfaces and best practices for addressing the risks of each type.
Employee Spotlight: Michael Gugliotti - Director of Sales Enablement
Michael Gugliotti joins Nightfall as our Director of Sales Enablement. Mike's career has taken him on a rewarding journey that's combined his passion for education, with customer success, and sales.
Employee Spotlight: Michael Gugliotti - Director of Sales Enablement
Michael Gugliotti joins Nightfall as our Director of Sales Enablement. Mike's career has taken him on a rewarding journey that's combined his passion for education, with customer success, and sales.
Enabling Zero Trust Data Security through Security Awareness Education
In this post, we'll explore how improving employee security awareness can help companies implement zero trust data security principles
Enabling Zero Trust Data Security through Security Awareness Education
In this post, we'll explore how improving employee security awareness can help companies implement zero trust data security principles
ChatGPT DLP Filtering: How to Use ChatGPT without Exposing Customer Data
Learn how to implement content filtering when using ChatGPT.
ChatGPT DLP Filtering: How to Use ChatGPT without Exposing Customer Data
Learn how to implement content filtering when using ChatGPT.
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Data Loss Prevention Buyer's Guide (Plus Free RFP Template)
Our data loss prevention buyer's guide will help you understand differences between network & cloud solutions and comes with an RFP.
Data Loss Prevention Buyer's Guide (Plus Free RFP Template)
Our data loss prevention buyer's guide will help you understand differences between network & cloud solutions and comes with an RFP.
Nightfall Named As A Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) by G2 - Spring '23
Nightfall has been named a Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in G2's Spring '23 rankings. Huge thank you to our customers and supporters!
Nightfall Named As A Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) by G2 - Spring '23
Nightfall has been named a Leader in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in G2's Spring '23 rankings. Huge thank you to our customers and supporters!
Understanding the Basics of Cloud Security: API Security for Dummies
In this post, will discuss key aspects of API security and provide actionable steps for organizations to harden their APIs.
Understanding the Basics of Cloud Security: API Security for Dummies
In this post, will discuss key aspects of API security and provide actionable steps for organizations to harden their APIs.
Securing API Keys: A Guide for Analysts and Engineers
API keys, by themselves, are not inherently secure or insecure. Their security depends on how they are managed, stored, and protected.
Securing API Keys: A Guide for Analysts and Engineers
API keys, by themselves, are not inherently secure or insecure. Their security depends on how they are managed, stored, and protected.
New Content Preview Feature Results in up to 90% Productivity Increase
Our newest platform-wide update, content preview, is intended to provide context that Nightfall users can see at a glance to triage alerts even quicker than before.
New Content Preview Feature Results in up to 90% Productivity Increase
Our newest platform-wide update, content preview, is intended to provide context that Nightfall users can see at a glance to triage alerts even quicker than before.
The State of Secrets Detection in SaaS Apps
Welcome to our first ever The State of Secrets Detection in SaaS Apps, an in-depth look at what security risks are posed by the data stored in organizations' SaaS applications.
The State of Secrets Detection in SaaS Apps
Welcome to our first ever The State of Secrets Detection in SaaS Apps, an in-depth look at what security risks are posed by the data stored in organizations' SaaS applications.
Secrets Need to be Secured Everywhere Not Just in Code Repositories
Threat actors will leverage secrets and credentials from any source, and they will seek them anywhere.
Secrets Need to be Secured Everywhere Not Just in Code Repositories
Threat actors will leverage secrets and credentials from any source, and they will seek them anywhere.
Third Party Risk from Supply Chain Attacks Will be Gift that Keeps Giving in 2023
From LastPass and Okta to Slack and CircleCI, the news has been filled with headlines reporting on the aftermath of these incidents. We wanted to briefly cover these stories and discuss their implications for you in the current year
Third Party Risk from Supply Chain Attacks Will be Gift that Keeps Giving in 2023
From LastPass and Okta to Slack and CircleCI, the news has been filled with headlines reporting on the aftermath of these incidents. We wanted to briefly cover these stories and discuss their implications for you in the current year
Nightfall’s New PHI Detector Improves Security Automation for Healthcare Orgs
We’re excited to introduce a new PHI detector that is available to all customers on the Nightfall platform.
Nightfall’s New PHI Detector Improves Security Automation for Healthcare Orgs
We’re excited to introduce a new PHI detector that is available to all customers on the Nightfall platform.
Nightfall Enables Advanced Secret Detection with Enhanced Machine Learning API Key Detector
We’ve been hard at work expanding Nightfall’s secret detection capabilities to improve customers’ remediation workflows.
Nightfall Enables Advanced Secret Detection with Enhanced Machine Learning API Key Detector
We’ve been hard at work expanding Nightfall’s secret detection capabilities to improve customers’ remediation workflows.
How to Set use Nightfall Compliance Templates for Pain-free HIPAA Compliance
we are going to show you how to best set up Nightfall to discover and protect HIPAA data stored across your organization
How to Set use Nightfall Compliance Templates for Pain-free HIPAA Compliance
we are going to show you how to best set up Nightfall to discover and protect HIPAA data stored across your organization
Employee Spotlight: Jason Lakeman - Director of Demand Generation
Jason Lakeman joins Nightfall as our Director of Demand Generation. Jason is a wealth of knowledge about the marketing industry and brings with him a very holistic approach to understanding and evaluating marketing campaigns.
Employee Spotlight: Jason Lakeman - Director of Demand Generation
Jason Lakeman joins Nightfall as our Director of Demand Generation. Jason is a wealth of knowledge about the marketing industry and brings with him a very holistic approach to understanding and evaluating marketing campaigns.
Nightfall 2022 in Review: A Look at the Exciting Developments in the Past Year
2022 has been a busy and exciting year for us here at Nightfall as we’ve built out the platform in response to these developments. We wanted to take the time to reflect on what we accomplished this year and how it’s moving our vision forward.
Nightfall 2022 in Review: A Look at the Exciting Developments in the Past Year
2022 has been a busy and exciting year for us here at Nightfall as we’ve built out the platform in response to these developments. We wanted to take the time to reflect on what we accomplished this year and how it’s moving our vision forward.
ISO 27001:2022 and the new requirements for Data Leakage Prevention
The ISO 27001 is one of the most recognized security standards for private sector organizations across the globe and is often required by prospective enterprise customers, helping organizations unlock new business opportunities.
ISO 27001:2022 and the new requirements for Data Leakage Prevention
The ISO 27001 is one of the most recognized security standards for private sector organizations across the globe and is often required by prospective enterprise customers, helping organizations unlock new business opportunities.
The Essential Guide to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Jira
The Atlassian ecosystem provides thousands of companies with the ability to collaborate remotely through powerful, feature-rich SaaS applications like Jira. As such tools become the norm across companies, big and small, the amount of sensitive information stored in these systems will increase. This means that organizations need to prioritize minimizing the risk of exposure within cloud environments.
The Essential Guide to Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Jira
The Atlassian ecosystem provides thousands of companies with the ability to collaborate remotely through powerful, feature-rich SaaS applications like Jira. As such tools become the norm across companies, big and small, the amount of sensitive information stored in these systems will increase. This means that organizations need to prioritize minimizing the risk of exposure within cloud environments.
The Essential guide to Data Loss Prevention in Confluence
The Atlassian ecosystem provides thousands of companies with the ability to collaborate remotely through powerful, feature-rich SaaS applications like Confluence. Over the least year, the rise of remote work has meant many companies have hosted their internal information hubs on Confluence. As such tools become the norm across companies, big and small, the amount of sensitive information stored in these systems will increase.
The Essential guide to Data Loss Prevention in Confluence
The Atlassian ecosystem provides thousands of companies with the ability to collaborate remotely through powerful, feature-rich SaaS applications like Confluence. Over the least year, the rise of remote work has meant many companies have hosted their internal information hubs on Confluence. As such tools become the norm across companies, big and small, the amount of sensitive information stored in these systems will increase.
GitHub Secrets Detection & Data Loss Prevention Guide
Environments like GitHub present data exposure risk in the form of secrets leakage and sensitive PII leaking from repositories. Read this online guide, for free, to learn about the problem of secrets exposure and leakage in GitHub, as well as how to easily implement secrets detection and scanning to prevent this risk.
GitHub Secrets Detection & Data Loss Prevention Guide
Environments like GitHub present data exposure risk in the form of secrets leakage and sensitive PII leaking from repositories. Read this online guide, for free, to learn about the problem of secrets exposure and leakage in GitHub, as well as how to easily implement secrets detection and scanning to prevent this risk.
Is Slack Secure from Threat Actors & Hackers in 2023?
When Uber was breached in September, the hacker remained undetected until they announced their presence within the org via Slack. This incident provides yet another example of Slack being leveraged by an attacker. In this post, we’re going to review some of the ways attackers have used Slack in breaches, why this is happening, and what you can do about it.
Is Slack Secure from Threat Actors & Hackers in 2023?
When Uber was breached in September, the hacker remained undetected until they announced their presence within the org via Slack. This incident provides yet another example of Slack being leveraged by an attacker. In this post, we’re going to review some of the ways attackers have used Slack in breaches, why this is happening, and what you can do about it.
How to Use Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for LGPD Compliance
The Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) came into effect on August 16, 2020. The law creates new rights for individuals with respect to their data and imposes significant obligations on companies that process personal data. This guide will provide an overview of the key provisions of the LGPD and explain the steps that companies must take to comply with the law.
How to Use Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for LGPD Compliance
The Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD) came into effect on August 16, 2020. The law creates new rights for individuals with respect to their data and imposes significant obligations on companies that process personal data. This guide will provide an overview of the key provisions of the LGPD and explain the steps that companies must take to comply with the law.
New Nightfall Platform Enhancements Makes Parsing and Managing Findings Easier
Nightfall customers have always lauded the platform’s ease of use and simplicity, but our team is always hard at work looking for ways to improve user experience. This month, we’ve made multiple features GA across the platform, that will further your ability to further customize what content and files trigger Nightfall detectors as well as the ways you can ingest this data.
New Nightfall Platform Enhancements Makes Parsing and Managing Findings Easier
Nightfall customers have always lauded the platform’s ease of use and simplicity, but our team is always hard at work looking for ways to improve user experience. This month, we’ve made multiple features GA across the platform, that will further your ability to further customize what content and files trigger Nightfall detectors as well as the ways you can ingest this data.
The Essential Guide to Secrets Scanning
While API keys are a necessary part of modern software development, they can also be a major security risk. If an attacker is able to steal an API key, they can gain access to the data and resources that key is meant to protect. There are a number of steps you can take to protect your API keys, secrets, and credentials and prevent them from being stolen. One such method that we will cover in depth in this guide is secret scanning.
The Essential Guide to Secrets Scanning
While API keys are a necessary part of modern software development, they can also be a major security risk. If an attacker is able to steal an API key, they can gain access to the data and resources that key is meant to protect. There are a number of steps you can take to protect your API keys, secrets, and credentials and prevent them from being stolen. One such method that we will cover in depth in this guide is secret scanning.
5 Stages of the Vulnerability Management Process
The threat landscape in IT is ever-evolving, with new risks arising practically daily. Trying to anticipate the next type of threat can feel a little like playing whack-a-mole. Instead, IT teams are focusing on vulnerability management: reducing the opportunities for hackers and other bad actors to find a weakness in cyber defenses.
5 Stages of the Vulnerability Management Process
The threat landscape in IT is ever-evolving, with new risks arising practically daily. Trying to anticipate the next type of threat can feel a little like playing whack-a-mole. Instead, IT teams are focusing on vulnerability management: reducing the opportunities for hackers and other bad actors to find a weakness in cyber defenses.
SaaS Data Loss Prevention: What is it and Why is it Important?
With the rise of cloud-based applications, data loss prevention (DLP) has become an increasingly important part of information security. DLP refers to the policies and technologies used to prevent sensitive data from being lost or stolen. In the context of SaaS, this can include both the security measures implemented by the SaaS provider and the steps taken by the customer to protect their data. In this blog post, we'll provide a more detailed overview of what SaaS DLP is, why it's important, and how you can go about setting up a DLP strategy for your business.
SaaS Data Loss Prevention: What is it and Why is it Important?
With the rise of cloud-based applications, data loss prevention (DLP) has become an increasingly important part of information security. DLP refers to the policies and technologies used to prevent sensitive data from being lost or stolen. In the context of SaaS, this can include both the security measures implemented by the SaaS provider and the steps taken by the customer to protect their data. In this blog post, we'll provide a more detailed overview of what SaaS DLP is, why it's important, and how you can go about setting up a DLP strategy for your business.
Nightfall launches the first and only DLP solution for Asana
Today, we are delighted to announce that Nightfall has launched the first and only DLP solution for Asana. As part of this launch, Nightfall has joined the Asana Partner program as an official Technology Partner. Nightfall’s solution for Asana builds comprehensive data protection into the Asana app.
Nightfall launches the first and only DLP solution for Asana
Today, we are delighted to announce that Nightfall has launched the first and only DLP solution for Asana. As part of this launch, Nightfall has joined the Asana Partner program as an official Technology Partner. Nightfall’s solution for Asana builds comprehensive data protection into the Asana app.
The Importance of Email DLP for Remote Organizations
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.
The Importance of Email DLP for Remote Organizations
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.
Nightfall AI Raises $40 Million Series B to Expand Cloud Data Protection Platform
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.
Nightfall AI Raises $40 Million Series B to Expand Cloud Data Protection Platform
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.
Nightfall’s New Console Provides Actionable Analytics & Centralized UI for Solving Data Security Risk
The Nightfall platform is a SaaS data protection platform already known for its high accuracy findings and analytics. Now, thanks to new features baked into the Nightfall Console, users will have enhanced analytics functionality through an elegant and easy to navigate dashboard interface.
Nightfall’s New Console Provides Actionable Analytics & Centralized UI for Solving Data Security Risk
The Nightfall platform is a SaaS data protection platform already known for its high accuracy findings and analytics. Now, thanks to new features baked into the Nightfall Console, users will have enhanced analytics functionality through an elegant and easy to navigate dashboard interface.
Dissecting Supply Chain Attacks: A Report on a Growing Sensitive Data Exposure Vector
Third-party risk has always been a concern for organizations, but since COVID and the rise of remote work, we’ve seen a dramatic acceleration in campaigns leveraging software supply chain attacks. Not just through open source vulnerabilities, but through closed source applications and services as well
Dissecting Supply Chain Attacks: A Report on a Growing Sensitive Data Exposure Vector
Third-party risk has always been a concern for organizations, but since COVID and the rise of remote work, we’ve seen a dramatic acceleration in campaigns leveraging software supply chain attacks. Not just through open source vulnerabilities, but through closed source applications and services as well
Nightfall and Cribl Partner to Enable Data Loss Prevention in Observability Platforms
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.
Nightfall and Cribl Partner to Enable Data Loss Prevention in Observability Platforms
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.
Announcing Our Next Cloud-native Integration: Nightfall for Salesforce Enters Active Development
At Nightfall, our mission is to discover and secure sensitive data in every cloud application through a cloud-native, accurate, and performant platform. Since 2019, Nightfall has partnered with some of the world’s most innovative organizations to proactively eliminate data security risks across a fleet of SaaS applications via our native integrations for Slack, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Google Drive, and GitHub.
Announcing Our Next Cloud-native Integration: Nightfall for Salesforce Enters Active Development
At Nightfall, our mission is to discover and secure sensitive data in every cloud application through a cloud-native, accurate, and performant platform. Since 2019, Nightfall has partnered with some of the world’s most innovative organizations to proactively eliminate data security risks across a fleet of SaaS applications via our native integrations for Slack, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Google Drive, and GitHub.
3 Powerful Sensitive Data Remediation Features for Nightfall DLP Users
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.
3 Powerful Sensitive Data Remediation Features for Nightfall DLP Users
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.
Nightfall AI featured in 2020 Forrester Now Tech: Report for Data Discovery and Classification Providers
Nightfall AI is featured in Forrester Research’s most recent report Now Tech: Data Discovery And Classification, Q4 2020. We’re excited to be included among other cybersecurity leaders that focus on data discovery and classification.
Nightfall AI featured in 2020 Forrester Now Tech: Report for Data Discovery and Classification Providers
Nightfall AI is featured in Forrester Research’s most recent report Now Tech: Data Discovery And Classification, Q4 2020. We’re excited to be included among other cybersecurity leaders that focus on data discovery and classification.
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