It seems that the data security landscape is constantly changing. Every day, new threats arise and fresh best practices emerge to keep companies at the forefront of protecting sensitive information. PKWARE’s staff of experts in data security share their thoughts in our blog, highlighting the most current topics on data security, management, and reduction. Check back frequently and join the conversation.

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The Canadian government will soon have to answer some pointed questions regarding its data security solutions following the filing of a new class-action lawsuit seeking $600 million in collective compensation for individuals potentially affected by a missing portable hard drive. According to CTV-Ed...
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Recently, Sony's European arm was chastised for its data security missteps in the form of a nearly $400,000 fine handed down from the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). In April 2011, a targeted cybercriminal attack compromised the accounts of approximately 77 million Sony PlayStatio...
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Cybercrime syndicate Anonymous was back in the headlines this past weekend, preempting the Super Bowl news cycle with a concerning announcement. Social media spokesmen for the clandestine group are suggesting that they are now in possession of a detailed portfolio of intelligence on approximately 4,...
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Data breach scenarios are the stuff of nightmares among IT security professionals, but logic tells them that it may only be a matter of time before their organizations fall victim to an external attack or internal mistake. When disaster strikes, the degree of damage is often dependent on how teams h...
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News headlines may make it sound like there's always an organized cybercriminal syndicate waiting to break down the firewall and steal everything in the corporate network. Flashy headlines and referencing scary hacktivist groups may be good for the media, but those strategies also take attention awa...
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