The Complete Guide to PII – Part 1

Cole PrudenPersonally Identifiable Information, Self-Hosted Auditing Software, Sensitive Data Protection

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Over 402 million terabytes of data are generated every day. And giant companies like Google and Meta can’t wait to collect and sell as much as possible. The first step to protecting your personal data is identifying it. This three-part mini-series will take you through the ins and outs of PII and help you safeguard what’s yours. PII Basics PII … Read More

The 3 Best Practices for Preventing Data Leaks

Cole PrudenData Audit, Data Leak, Leak Management

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Suffering a data leak can be devastating. Depending on the size of your company and the amount of data you store, a single data breach could signal the end of your business. And with the number of data leaks only on the rise, it’s time to implement prevention’s best practices. Data Leaks Although we’ve all most likely heard of dangerous … Read More

Mishandling PII: The Risks and Consequences

Cole PrudenData Protection, GDPR, In-House Protection Software, Personal Data Protection, PII, Security, Sensitive Data Protection

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Fines, penalties, fees… Oh my! But by mismanaging PII, we stand to lose more than just money. It’s time to look at what’s at stake and learn how to avoid these numerous pitfalls. It’s All About the Money Unfortunately, for many people and companies, the only time they actually start to care is the moment their wallet gets involved. Taking … Read More

AI and Machine Learning in Sensitive Data Management

Cole PrudenArtificial Intelligence, Personal Data, Sensitive Data

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With more tools at our disposal than ever before, how can you use artificial intelligence and machine learning to handle PII and sensitive data effectively? Smart Everything At this point, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) don’t need much of an introduction. Our phones, cars, televisions… even some smart refrigerators come equipped with AI and ML algorithms. It wouldn’t … Read More

10 Reasons YOU Should Be Using PII Tools Right Now!

Cole PrudenData Protection, In-House Protection Software, Personal Data Protection, PII, Private Data, Sensitive Data Protection

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There are plenty of reasons to use PII Tools Data Discovery Software, but we’ve managed to narrow them down to our TOP 10. Let’s check them out! #1 Automated Scanning for 400+ File Formats The more daily tasks you can fully automate, the more time you can focus on what actually makes your company money. And with over 400 compatible … Read More

Employee Training: PII Handling and Security Awareness

Cole PrudenData breach, Data Breaches, Data Leak, Data Leak Prevention, Data Loss Prevention, Data Protection, Leak Management, Personal Data Protection, PII, Reducing Employee Negligence, Security, Sensitive Data Protection

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The vast majority of mistakes leading to breached data are accidental and caused by human error. What are the best ways to train employees to handle PII and build unshakable security awareness? The Greatest Liability: Us Nobody’s perfect. Even if you have 20+ years of experience in data security and breach prevention, you can still slip up and make a … Read More