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 …
Educational Device Management: An Overview
With the large and growing presence of digital technology in schools, Educational Device Management considerations are a must. The Need for Educational Device Management Regardless of size, school districts that …
Endpoint Security and the Internet of Things
Businesses must face the data security implications of the interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices they use. How can organizations protect these endpoints? IoT Devices as Endpoints IoT devices form …
Weak Links – Protecting Businesses from Supply Chain Attacks
No business owner wants to discover that their organization has suffered a supply chain attack. These cyber attacks target organizations by compromising weak links in the supply chain. These chains …
Cybersecurity Roundup: Data Breaches from the Second Half of 2022
Data breaches are an unfortunate fact of life in the modern world. One thing that businesses and organizations of all sorts need to prioritize is learning from previous data security …
What is Zero Trust?
As remote work and hybrid work have risen in prominence, so has the concept of Zero Trust. In a world where perimeters have expanded with the integration of IoT machines …
Tips for Data Protection During the Holidays
For businesses, the holidays offer an important high point in revenue and customer engagement. Charities and nonprofits experience increased giving, often facilitated by a number of annual drives and events. …
Traveling For Work With Data Security In Mind
For many industries, work travel is a fact of life, and thus questions of data security and mobile device management arise often. When employees travel, an organization’s attack surface expands, …
Managing Layoffs: Data Security and Work From Home Employees
Across the globe, many employees still Work From Home (WFH), and by some estimates 25% of all professional jobs will be remote work by 2023. As the visibility of remote …
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 …
Where in the World is Your Confidential Data?
The convenience of digital storage is unparalleled. When it comes to handling and accessing billions of pieces of information, this convenience comes at a cost. Everything from land deeds and …
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 …
Three of This Year’s Biggest Data Breaches
The amount of digital information increases by the minute. Millions of people work, communicate, and play online across the globe. This streamlined form of interaction comes at a cost, however. …
The Best and Worst of Remote Work Trends
The modern worker expects to be able to negotiate to work remotely. In 2019, only 7% of US workers had the option to telework, a number that has obviously changed …
What a Hybrid Work Environment Means for Data Security
Hybrid work is an attractive prospect to the employee population, and executives across industries must consider how to optimize a hybrid workforce. A majority of executives expect that most employees …
Why a Remote Wipe Solution Should Be In Your Security Toolbelt
Today, “the company office” is much more than a building where work happens; it is made up of hundreds of devices scattered across cities, states, and countries. An organization can …
How to Prevent Data Breaches
To prevent data breaches, organizations need security measures in place at all possible access points to their system. Networks, physical devices and drives, accounts, and communication channels all need adequate …