Tag: data security

The Growing Complexity of Data Security: Secrets Management and More

The term data has gained a much broader connotation in the modern world as organizations strive to achieve full digital transformation and transactions going digital and online. Data is no longer just about statistics, surveys, or information contained in reports and presentations. There are more types of data used nowadays, and many may not be … Continue reading The Growing Complexity of Data Security: Secrets Management and More

The Importance of Integrating Data Security and Marketing Strategies

There was a time when marketing was all about gut instinct and risk-taking. These days, however, big data empowers informed decision-making that can take your marketing from a shot in the dark to a carefully optimized sales engine. But getting there takes preparation and protection. Data security is essential when it comes to building effective … Continue reading The Importance of Integrating Data Security and Marketing Strategies

IBM Report Emphasizes Need for Greater Data Security Safeguards

Many companies have been far too lax with their data security. A new report from IBM shows they are starting to pay the price. /ibm-certification/ Big Blue released its annual report titled "Cost of a Data Breach" on Wednesday. This report showed that the average cost of a data breach was $4.24 million. This figure … Continue reading IBM Report Emphasizes Need for Greater Data Security Safeguards

Top tips for securing big data environments

Why big data doesn’t have to mean big security challenges What is big data? Big data spans four dimensions: volume, velocity, variety and veracity. Volume: Every day 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated from new and traditional sources including climate sensors, social media sites, digital pictures and videos, purchase transaction records, cell phone GPS … Continue reading Top tips for securing big data environments