How To: Understanding RoPA and Achieving Compliance

Cole PrudenData Discovery, GDPR, GDPR Compliance, Private Data

Did you know the GDPR has 99 different articles and over 250 pages? You’ll likely never know each provision individually, but there’s at least one article worth paying extra attention to. Meet Article 30: RoPA. The GDPR If you’re the kind of person interested in articles about sensitive data and compliance, we sure hope you’re already well aware of the … Read More

Classify Data in 3 Easy Steps

Cole PrudenData Discovery, PII

Quick scans, Custom Detectors, and Custom Severity. Learn to classify information automatically and guarantee every piece of your data protection puzzle is perfectly in place. Why Classify Data? Before we get to the details, it’s worth mentioning the main reasons why you should even bother to classify different types of personal data. On average, companies keep over 2 PB of … Read More

Person Cards – The Holy Grail of Data Discovery

Cole PrudenData Discovery, GDPR, PHI, PII

By 2025, the global datasphere is estimated to hold as much as 175 zettabytes of data. How can companies today possibly have a chance to organize that much information? The answer: Person Cards. More Data, More Problems 175 zettabytes of data worldwide? Considering a single zettabyte is equal to a trillion gigabytes (yes, with a ‘T’), the actual amount of … Read More

What’s new: NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

Cole PrudenData Discovery, PII

It’s been almost 10 years since the original CSF 1.0 was issued, and so much has changed since. What new guidelines does CSF 2.0 bring, and how can you implement them today? Remembering CSF 1.0 Before we get to the new stuff, let’s run through a quick recap of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) … Read More

Data Loss Prevention: 3 Basic Steps to Playing It Safe

Cole PrudenData breach, Data Discovery, Data Loss Prevention

$4.35 million. That’s the average cost of a data loss instance in 2022. Unless you’ve got that kind of cash just lying around, taking steps toward Data Loss Prevention will be your best option. But who’s keeping your data safe? DLP for Dummies Before you get anywhere near avoiding that 4-million-dollar “hit” to the yearly budget, you first need to … Read More

Top Features to Look For When Comparing Data Discovery Tools

Cole PrudenData Discovery, Personal Data, Sensitive Data Discovery Tool, Uncategorized

Comparing features of data discovery tools is a complex task that can easily turn into a nightmare. Here is a shortlist of the most important features to take into account when selecting the best option for your business, so you won’t get caught in the net of unimportant details and technical specifications. The main purpose of data discovery tools is … Read More

How to Identify Personal Data in the 21st Century

Cole PrudenData Discovery, Personal Data, Sensitive Information

Personal data comes in many shapes and sizes. As business owners, company employees, and internet consumers, it’s our job to know what personal data is and how to locate and protect it. But now that the new millennium is well on its way, is there any new technology out there that can help? Where to Get Started? Step one is … Read More

What Are Sensitive Data Discovery Tools and How Do They Work?

Cole PrudenData Discovery, Personal Data, Real-Time Automation

With technology progressing and changing every day, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with the times. As a business, however, falling behind can mean letting important (and legally binding) information fall through the cracks, disappointing customers and losing the trust of business partners. This is where sensitive data discovery tools come into play. But what exactly are they … Read More