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Enhancing asset management with Enterprise Recon: A data-centric approach
Digital assets are critical to modern business operations. These assets – devices, platforms, applications and services – are responsible for storing, processing and transmitting the data that powers the organization. Yet, many organizations still struggle to maintain a complete and accurate inventory of these assets, exposing them to cyber-attack and compliance risks. Effective asset management…
The real cost of legacy data – Managing the ROT
As organizations are looking to modernize their technology estate, many remain burdened with legacy data, costing millions of dollars a year to host and maintain. The risks posed by legacy and redundant, obsolete and trivial (ROT) data present a very real threat in today’s progressive cybercrime landscape. In this post we’ll consider the hidden costs…
Mastering privacy compliance with PII discovery and data management
The number of data protection and privacy laws in place globally have increased dramatically over the last decade. According to the latest UNCTAD figures, 137 countries have enacted privacy laws protecting personal data rights of residents. Almost 80% of the world’s population is protected by privacy legislation – around 6.3 billion people. While historically, data…
UK Data Use and Access Act 2025 – What you should know
The UK Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) passed through both parliamentary houses and received Royal Assent on June 19, 2025. The bill is an important milestone for data protection legislation in the UK. In this post, we’ll explain what you should know about the DUAA and its implications for businesses, enforcement timelines and…
Ground Labs at AUSCERT 2025: Evolve and Thrive
Last month, Ground Labs was proud to sponsor the AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference 2025, hosted at The Star Gold Coast. This year’s theme, “Evolve and Thrive,” explored the adaptive strategies needed for organizations to survive in today’s cyber-threat landscape. In this post, we’ll share our session highlights and key takeaways from the event. Digital Survivors:…
DeepSeek, GenAI and data sovereignty: What privacy professionals need to know
When DeepSeek was released in January, it caused shockwaves in international stock markets and became the most downloaded app across Apple and Google app stores. The instant success of the application has sparked significant debate — not for its features or capabilities, but for the questions it raises about data sovereignty. This concern is not…
The evolution of data management: Key trends for 2025 and beyond
As we head into a new year, organizations face increasing pressures to manage their data effectively and responsibly while delivering rapid innovation, in a technology landscape undergoing seismic change driven by AI and cloud computing. In 2025, we predict that several key trends will drastically influence the data management sector, driven by global legislation, security…
2024 in Review: Navigating the Shifting Data Landscape
2024 has been a pivotal year for data, marked by exponential growth, heightened security concerns and an evolving regulatory environment. This year’s data landscape is defined by continued acceleration of cloud adoption, the increasing power of AI and a growing awareness of the critical need for robust data governance. In this post we’ll explore the…
Navigating the data deluge: Data discovery for telecommunications and IT services
The telecommunications industry — encompassing carrier networks, IT service providers and managed service providers (MSPs) — plays a crucial role in our connected world. The immense volumes of data handled by the sector demands cybersecurity and data security as indispensable business strategies for these organizations. As they continue to push the limits of technology to…
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…