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  • DATA TOKENIZATION EXPLAINED: 5 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TOKENIZATION

    WHAT IS DATA TOKENIZATION? Data tokenization protects sensitive data by substituting it with a randomly generated surrogate value known as a token. There are two types of data tokenization: vault and vaultless. Vault data tokenization stores information about tokenized data in a database, while vaultless generates tokens with algorithms to prevent easy access. Learn more…

  • 2 DATA PROTECTION METHODS YOU NEED TO KNOW: ANONYMIZATION AND PSEUDONYMIZATION

    WHAT IS ANONYMIZATION AND PSEUDONYMIZATION? ANONYMIZATION  \ Ə-​ˌNÄ-​NƏ-​MƏ-​ˈZĀ-​SHƏN PSEUDONYMIZATION \ SO͞ODƏNIMƏ-​ˈZĀ-​SHƏN Spelling, let alone pronouncing, “anonymization” and “pseudonymization” is just the beginning. Vocabulary, however, will be the least of the challenges for organizations that ignore the business value created through the use of these data protection methods. The amount of data keeps increasing, exponentially, and it moves quickly…

  • ACH vs. Nacha: What You Need to Know

    If you work in a financial organization that operates in the US, you’ll have heard the phrases Nacha and ACH. Together, these entities affect many of the transactions you’re responsible for — and dictate how, why, and when your business accesses sensitive data. But, what exactly are they? And, what’s the difference between the two?…

  • ONE CYBERSECURITY PLATFORM TO RULE THEM ALL: EXPLORING THE ONE ARCHITECTURE

    Enterprises require multiple tools for cyber defense, so network and information security staff often end up managing a patchwork of solutions, a blend of legacy and new technologies. If they find and deploy solutions that solve several business and security problems at once, they can reduce costs, logistics, and headaches while helping the business grow…

  • CAN YOU UNLOCK DATA AND ELIMINATE THE RISK OF DATA LOSS?

    Companies accumulate massive amounts of data, whether it is intellectual property or customer and employee information. Data is a critical asset: it’s undeniable. If your business users have appropriate access to data, they can perform their jobs more efficiently and effectively, and they can analyze the data to derive key business intelligence that drives better…

  • HOW FILLING YOUR CYBERSECURITY GAPS INCREASES YOUR BOTTOM LINE

    Cyberattack prevention and remediation cost time and money. Are there ways to get a better return on your cybersecurity investments? What business processes or technologies will not only reduce those cyber risks but also save you time or money? This piece addresses those questions with a focus on data breaches. THE RISKS Three of the…

  • HOW ENTERPRISE EFFICIENCY & CYBERSECURITY GO HAND-IN-HAND

    Without cybersecurity, your organization is vulnerable on many fronts, making it a crucial part of your business operations. But let’s be honest. Everyone knows that cybersecurity can be a cost center and can slow down business processes. That’s why it is important to select and implement data security solutions. These solutions should not only protect…

  • THE FREEDOM TO DO MORE WITH CLOUD DATA

    Despite the increase in cloud adoption, many organizations are still hesitant to move their confidential and highly sensitive data to the cloud. It’s not uncommon for companies to have concerns about being able to maintain the privacy, integrity, and security of their data when they migrate to the cloud or leverage cloud services. This is…

  • 4 THINGS FINANCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DATA PROTECTION

    WHY FINANCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS NEED STRONG DATA PROTECTION Cyber threats are becoming increasingly complex – and significantly more costly – for financial service organizations. According to a 2021 report, in just the first six months of 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network identified $590 million in ransomware-related suspicious activity reports. This marked a 42% increase…

  • THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES – & HOW TO PROTECT THEM

    WHAT IS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION? Digital transformation is the integration of digital technologies into business operations – and it’s happening everywhere you look. According to Gartner, 91% of businesses are engaged in some form of digital initiative. And no wonder: get it right and you stand to radically streamline your operations while improving your customer experience.…