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Managing Critical File Transfers

For those wanting to collaborate on a sensitive document, there are a variety of cloud-based solutions that enable this - for sharing a file or simultaneously editing a document. Use of cloud solutions is also required if large files need to be shared.
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How to Prevent Data Exfiltration

To mitigate the threat of data exfiltration, organizations deploy data loss prevention software tools at key egress points – email, web (cloud), and the endpoint. The security software provides visibility of the data being shared (who is sending what to whom) and allows controls to be put in place that prevent sensitive data from leaving the organization and malware from getting in.
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Data Security Best Practices Every CISO Should Know

The responsibility for an organization’s information and data security is a hefty one, knowing each day that it’s not a matter of whether a cybersecurity attack will happen, but rather when it will happen on your watch.
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Public Sector Cybersecurity Priorities in 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed working patterns for good. What are the implications for public sector organizations and what can they do to improve their cybersecurity posture?
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62% of Financial Services Firms in the UK have Suffered a Cyber-attack in the Last 12 Months

Financial Services (FS) is a sector facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. 62% of FS firms in the UK have suffered a cyber security attack in the last 12 months, while 40% have noticed more cybersecurity incidents since the increase in home working. Our recent survey of 250 FS CISOs and CIOs reveals a difficult situation for FS firms. They need to keep the business...
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Lightning Can Strike Twice: Marriott International Suffers Second Data Breach

It feels like only 18 months ago that international hotel group Marriott was subject to a data breach in which hackers stole the records of 339 million guests. That’s because it *was* only 18 months ago, and yet despite Marriott being fined almost £100m by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it has fallen victim to another significant data breach.
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Clearswift Wins DLP Award at Computing Security Excellence Awards

Today, we are thrilled to announce our 2019 Computing Security Excellence Award win for Data Loss Prevention (email and web) – the second consecutive win for us at the awards! The Computing Security Excellence Awards celebrate the highest quality cybersecurity products, so it’s fantastic to see our Adaptive Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution recognized for its market-leading...
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Defense in Focus: With New Technology Comes New Risk

In any industry, the strive for digital transformation brings with it risk as well as opportunity. This is no more apparent than in the defense sector where several high-profile incidents have exposed vulnerabilities in areas such as email applications and other connected IoT devices.