Digital Natives and Data Security
While the youngest people on our planet are increasingly being described as digital natives, that does not mean they are born with instinctual data security principles. It is the responsibility …
College Campuses and Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is key for colleges to consider, as they collect mountains of student data on campus, and before students even arrive. How can a school maintain a strong defensive posture …
Data Protection and Cybersecurity Legislation: A Global Review
Data protection rights have wide-ranging cybersecurity ramifications that impact every nation on the planet. Governments are in a fight to modernize their legislation to protect citizens’ data in the face …
Employee Cybersecurity Training: Tips and Resources
Proper employee cybersecurity training is vital to every organization’s defensive posture. Employees create, transport, and manage massive amounts of digital material every day, so education in proper data protection is …
Data Privacy vs. Data Protection – What’s the Difference?
The terms “Data Protection” and “Data Privacy” are often used interchangeably. Both refer to keeping information secure and out of the wrong hands. When discussing these topics during Data Privacy …
DriveStrike Becomes 2023 Data Privacy Week Champion
This year’s initiative emphasizes educating businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promote transparency. January 23, 2022 — DriveStrike today announced its commitment to Data Privacy …
Vetting & Managing School Apps to Protect Student Data
Students utilize mobile applications to communicate with teachers, study, and complete assignments, so it is imperative the schools have a clear system for vetting apps. Schools use education apps and …
Spring Cleaning: Tips for Data Privacy and Security Upkeep
Spring is in the air! It’s time to open the windows and let warm breezes freshen up homes that have been battened down for winter. Spring is always a good …
Data Privacy is Everyone’s Business in 2022
The world is constantly changing, and cybersecurity is no exception. Businesses that handle the private data of customers, clients, patients, and employees must be aware of these changes so they …
DriveStrike: A 2022 Data Privacy Week Champion
The National Cybersecurity Alliance chose this year to focus on “educating businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promoting transparency.” We at DriveStrike often say “Your …
Back to the Classroom: Student Data Security Tips to Remember
A new semester has started, and students of all ages are back in class, either in person or through remote learning. If there is anything the last few years have …
Is Your Students’ Personal Data at Risk?
Every child deserves to learn in a safe environment. When parents, teachers, and the community do not actively invest in students’ data privacy, their future is at risk. School districts …
How To Keep Your Private Data Secure in 2022
Keeping data secure is something that a vast number of people are concerned about, especially since we store and access so much private information digitally. Instead of locking data away …
Healthier Cybersecurity Practices for Protecting Patient Data
The medical field is constantly on the cusp of innovation when it comes to health technology. However, its cybersecurity practices seem to have trouble keeping up. Electronic medical records allow …
PrintNightmare Still a Threat Despite Microsoft Updates
Recently, Microsoft has been scrambling to address the PrintNightmare catastrophe. The Windows emergency update released last week was supposed to fix the Remote Code Execution vulnerability in the Print Spooler …
DriveStrike: Best MDM and Compliance Solution
Wealth & Finance International has recognized DriveStrike in the 2021 FinTech Awards as Best MDM & Compliance Provider. DriveStrike has also received recognition by Digital.com as both the Best Compliance …
DriveStrike Introduces SAML 2.0 Identity Management Integration
Today is the inaugural Identity Management Day, so DriveStrike is thrilled to announce new support for SAML 2.0. As a Service Provider (SP), DriveStrike will work with Identity Providers (IdP) …
What to Do BEFORE Your Device is Stolen…
Phones, tablets, and laptops are prime targets for theft. Not only are they valuable pieces of technology, but they also contain sensitive data that fraudsters can exploit. If your device …
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: What It is and Why It’s Essential
Technology allows companies of all sizes to reach broader markets and expand workforce capabilities. However, the shift to virtual and automated processes has unveiled a new set of security risks. …
What Can We Learn From Data Breaches?
Recent large security incidents like the Microsoft Outlook breach and the SolarWinds hack are putting cybersecurity in the public eye and prompting government intervention. Highly funded and persistent threat actors …