Author: Josh Breaker Rolfe

Stay in the Loop on Emerging and Evolving Email Threat TrendsIn today’s fast-paced digital world, it seems the only constant is change. Advances in technology lead to more sophisticated cyberthreats and more sophisticated defenses, making for a sort of arms race between cybersecurity experts and cybercriminals. This is why it is always important for cybersecurity and infosec professional to keep themselves informed on the digital landscape and threat trends. VIPRE Security Group has published their Email Threat Trends Report for Q1 of 2024, examining the most common, pressing, and harmful threats delivered via email. Using over 25 years of malware…

Securing data relies upon making sense of it. To achieve this, organizations rely on two key concepts: Data Mapping and Data Lineage. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to distinct processes with different objectives and implications. This article will explore the differences between Data Mapping and Data Lineage to help you better understand their roles and significance in data management. What is Data Mapping? Data Mapping defines how data elements from one system or source correspond to data elements in another method or destination. It is the blueprint for data integration, enabling organizations to transfer data seamlessly…

REST and SOAP APIs are the two most common application protocols that define how to build application programming interfaces (APIs). While they share some similarities, there are critical differences that organizations must understand to secure their REST and SOAP APIs properly. What is SOAP? Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is a message protocol that allows applications built with different languages and on other platforms to communicate. Designed to be flexible and independent, SOAP enables developers to add features and functions to SOAP APIs regardless of their language. While SOAP imposes rules that increase complexity and overheads, resulting in slower load…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Among these, insider threats are among the most challenging and potentially damaging. Insider threats are the intentional or unintentional misuse of an organization’s assets, systems, or data by individuals within the organization. These individuals may include employees, contractors, or business partners with legitimate access to sensitive information. Modern Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions have emerged as a crucial defense mechanism against such threats, helping organizations safeguard their data and prevent potential breaches. This article delves into the concept of insider threats, explains DLP, and explores how…

Data breaches can be incredibly costly. Be it lawsuits, regulatory fines, or a fall in stock price, the financial consequences of a breach can bring even the largest organization to its knees. However, in the face of economic damage, it’s too easy to overlook the vast reputational impacts that often do more harm to a business. After all, it’s relatively easy to recoup monetary losses, less so to regain customer trust. In recent years, data loss prevention (DLP) solutions have emerged as a viable option for many organizations to prevent data breaches. This article will examine the potential reputational damages…