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DSPM, DLP, and AI Security: Why You Need All Three

Security budgets are tightening, and tool consolidation reviews keep landing on the same three categories: data security posture management (DSPM), data loss prevention (DLP), and AI security. At the same time, vendor marketing has done little to clarify the differences among the three and the path for organizations needing to enhance data security efficiently.

Powering Wider Global DLP Coverage with Three New Detectors from Nightfall

‍A DLP solution is only as strong as what it can detect. Gaps in detector coverage aren't just a technical inconvenience; they're exposure windows. Every format that goes unrecognized is a policy that can't fire, a remediation that can't happen, and a breach waiting to occur. Three new detectors are now available in Nightfall: personal photos (selfies and headshots), Malaysian Driver's License numbers, and South African National ID numbers.

What is data loss prevention (DLP)?

Quick definition: Data loss prevention (DLP), also known as data leakage prevention or data loss protection, is a set of technologies and policies that stop sensitive corporate data from leaving the organisation due to user negligence, data mishandling, or malicious intent. DLP solutions enforce data handling rules by allowing or blocking data access and transfer operations based on predefined security policies.

Why DLP alone can't protect Manufacturing IP (and what can)

DLP and Secude solutions work together to protect your IP data from creation to deletion - no matter where it travels. Here’s how. Engineering simulations. Machinery instructions. Prototype designs. CAD software is essential across the modern manufacturing production chain and contains manufacturers’ most confidential intellectual property (IP). Yet, much of the manufacturing industry still relies on Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to protect its CAD data.

Falcon Data Security Secures Data Wherever It Lives and Moves

In modern organizations, sensitive data lives everywhere and is constantly moving. It is created, accessed, transformed, and shared across endpoints, browsers, SaaS applications, cloud services, GenAI tools, and agentic workflows. CrowdStrike is introducing CrowdStrike Falcon Data Security to protect data across constantly evolving business environments.

Beyond Firewalls: Why User Behavior Data Is Becoming Essential to Modern Security

For decades, cybersecurity has been defined by barriers. Firewalls, antivirus software, encryption protocols, each designed to keep threats out and systems protected. These tools remain essential, but the nature of digital risk has changed. Today, many security incidents don't begin with external breaches alone. They emerge from within normal activity, subtle shifts in user behavior, unusual access patterns, or unexpected interactions that go unnoticed until it's too late.

Common Mobile Data Security Mistakes Businesses Make

Businesses rely on mobile devices more than ever, yet many teams still underestimate how easily mobile data can slip into the wrong hands. A single unsecured mobile device can expose personal information, business emails, and even sensitive account numbers. Employees move between offices, homes, and public spaces throughout the day, which increases cybersecurity risks without anyone noticing. Strong habits and clear systems reduce exposure, but many organizations repeat the same mistakes that weaken data security and create preventable vulnerabilities.

Top tips: Protecting your data when the world feels unpredictable

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and share ways to stay ahead. This week, we’re taking a moment to think about something that often gets overlooked. When the world feels unpredictable, our routines change. We rely more on our devices to stay connected, informed, and reassured.

How to protect sensitive data: A practical guide for individuals

Protecting sensitive data is essential in today’s digital world, where personal information is stored across multiple devices and online accounts. From financial details to login credentials, even small pieces of data can be used by cybercriminals if they fall into the wrong hands. The good news is that you can protect sensitive data with simple, practical steps.

Microsoft Purview Brings AI Readiness, Data Security, and Continuous Compliance

Microsoft Purview is a powerful platform, but power without expertise can lead to underutilization, misconfiguration, and missed opportunities. Across industries, organizations are grappling with a common set of challenges: The stakes are high. A single compliance incident can cost organizations between $100,000 and $5 million in fines and penalties. And that figure doesn't account for the reputational damage, operational disruption, and remediation costs that follow.