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Addressing data security and privacy in transportation and logistics
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…

PCI DSS v4.0.1 — what you need to know
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…

The power of data discovery for government and public services
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…

The key to data security and privacy compliance for manufacturing
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…

The value of data discovery in education technology
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…

The crucial role of data discovery in identity and access management
In the digital era, where data breaches are commonplace and regulatory compliance is stringent, identity and access management (IAM) has never been more critical. IAM is a vital framework for data security, ensuring that the right individuals have access to the appropriate resources at the right times for the right reasons. In fact, Thales recently…

The relevance of data discovery for financial services compliance
In the dynamic world of financial services, data is a critical necessity. Driven by many factors, much of this data is personal information and transaction data. Financial regulations mandate both that financial service companies collect and retain specific types of information and that they protect the security of the data and individuals’ privacy rights. The…

A guide to PCI DSS v4.0 compliance for merchants
This article is a merchant’s guide to PCI DSS v4.0, explaining where the PCI DSS has come from, what’s new in the latest version of the standard and the steps merchants can take towards PCI DSS v4.0 compliance today. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a globally recognized security standard designed…

A guide to PCI DSS v4.0 compliance for payment service providers
As more organizations outsource their payments processes to payment service providers (PSPs), reducing their compliance liabilities against standards such as PCI DSS v4.0, the role of PSPs in the payments ecosystem continues to expand. A new version of PCI DSS comes into force from March 31, bringing with it a raft of changes for merchants…

The evolution of data discovery — from statistics to data security
In this article, we’ll explore the mainstream approaches organizations use to search for sensitive data across systems and networks. We’ll take a brief step back in time to understand the origins of data discovery that underpin the approaches and techniques used today. As well as explaining several of the real-world discovery methods businesses deploy, we’ll…