The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

All too many companies lack a full appreciation of how vital it has become to proactively manage and keep secure “unstructured data.”. One reason for the enduring waves of ransomware is that unstructured data is easy for hackers to locate and simple for them to encrypt. A few takeaways: Outside a database.

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Unstructured data Ransomware Mining Encryption 158

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

It’s been a couple of decades since data tapes delivered by trucks made encryption a standard enterprise cybersecurity practice. Yet even as technology has changed, sending and receiving data remains a major vulnerability, ensuring encryption’s place as a foundational security practice. What is Encryption?

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Encryption Computer and Electronics Cloud Passwords 109

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The regulations from GDPR, PIPL, and CCPA are especially prevalent to MSPs and software vendors because they get access to data from so many organizations, but all businesses need to comply with them. PIPL Compliance CCPA Compliance GDPR Compliance How to Stay Up to Date with Changing Compliance Regulations. GDPR Compliance.

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GDPR Compliance Data Privacy Privacy 129

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

Examples: Customer Personal Identifiable Information, transactional data, inventory records, and financial statements. Unstructured Data: Unstructured data, on the other hand, is characterized by its lack of organization and predefined format. They pose a significant threat to data security.

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Unstructured data Metadata Encryption Data structuring 93

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Part of this process includes identifying where and how data is stored—on-premises, in third-party servers or in the cloud. While an organization might already know the location of structured data such as a primary customer database store, unstructured data (such as that found in stray files and emails) is more difficult to locate.

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Unstructured data Cloud Data Privacy GDPR 83

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The LGPD creates a legal framework for the use of personal data of individuals in Brazil, regardless of where the data processor is located. The end result is that you know exactly where your sensitive data resides and what you need to protect in order to be compliant. Encryption. Reduced Risk of Exposure. Access Control.

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Compliance Unstructured data Personal data Big data 98

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

Remote access requires VPNs or RDP; provides complete control over data storage, access, and security protocols. Privacy Regulations & Compliance Compliance certifications like HIPAA and GDPR are available but within the company’s control; regulated data should be safely stored.

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