Data discovery blog

Digital assets are critical to modern business operations. These assets – devices, platforms, applications and services – are responsible for storing, processing and transmitting the data that powers the organization. Yet, many organizations still struggle to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of these assets, exposing them to cyber-attack and compliance risks.  Effective asset management…

As organizations are looking to modernize their technology estate, many remain burdened with legacy data, costing millions of dollars a year to host and maintain. The risks posed by legacy and redundant, obsolete and trivial (ROT) data present a very real threat in today’s progressive cybercrime landscape. In this post we’ll consider the hidden costs…

Organizations today must prioritize cybersecurity to protect themselves in the face of an ever increasing barrage of cyber-threats. Whether this comes from cybercriminals seeking data for sale or extortion or to cause disruption, or from internal sources including disgruntled staff members and trusted suppliers – data is the primary target.  As organizations generate and store…

Today, organizations are powered by the data they collect, store, analyze and process. Data drives company decision-making, enhanced operations and clearer understanding of customers, market trends and company performance. Consumers too are driving this increased reliance on data. Delivering seamless customer experiences across all interactions is fundamentally built on the development of unique customer profiles,…

The transportation and logistics sector is increasingly turning to digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. This shift towards a digital-centric approach is not without its challenges, particularly when it comes to ensuring the security and privacy of vast amounts of data. In 2023, the transport sector reported more than double the number…

On June 11, 2024, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) released an updated version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). PCI DSS v4.0.1 was mentioned briefly in an Assessor newsletter in late 2023 and discussed at the 2023 PCI SSC Community Meetings, promising its release in the first half of…

In the era of digital transformation, data has become the lifeblood of decision-making and innovation. For government and public service organizations, harnessing the power of data discovery can unlock a multitude of benefits, from improved government security and service delivery to increased efficiency and productivity. Data discovery – the process of collecting, analyzing and securing…

In the digital age, data has become a vital asset for the manufacturing sector. Since Covid, more than two-thirds of manufacturers have embarked on digital transformation initiatives, driving further data generation and processing. While many of these efforts focus on enhancing operational efficiencies through plant automation, manufacturers have also prioritized customer service and direct-to-consumer offerings…

In an era where education and technology intertwine more closely than ever, the safeguarding of student data emerges as a critical concern. EdTech providers and educational institutions in the United States navigate a complex web of federal and state regulations designed to protect the sensitive information of learners. Yet, the stakes are high; a single…