Static vs Dynamic Data Masking: Why Are We Still Comparing the Two?

Earlier this month a leading analyst released their annual report on the state of Data Masking as a component of the overall Data Security sector; which included commentary on what’s known as ‘static’ data masking and an alternative s… Continue reading Static vs Dynamic Data Masking: Why Are We Still Comparing the Two?

Need for Speed: Optimizing Data Masking Performance and Providing Secure Data for DevOps Users

Let’s start with a pretty common life experience — you identify a need (e.g., transportation), you evaluate your options (e.g., evaluate car manufacturers, various features, pricing, etc.), and you decide to purchase (e.g., vehicle X). This… Continue reading Need for Speed: Optimizing Data Masking Performance and Providing Secure Data for DevOps Users

Back to Basics: Let’s Forget About the GDPR… For A Moment

At this point it’s fairly safe to assume that most everyone in the business of “data” has heard of the European Union (EU)-wide General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that was signed into law in late April 2016; with the compliance… Continue reading Back to Basics: Let’s Forget About the GDPR… For A Moment

Monitoring Data & Data Access to Support Ongoing GDPR Compliance – Part III: Tools

The new European Union (EU)-wide General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was signed into law in late April 2016, and the compliance deadline came into effect on May 25, 2018. The Regulation is expansive and covers a variety of subject areas, provisio… Continue reading Monitoring Data & Data Access to Support Ongoing GDPR Compliance – Part III: Tools

Leveraging Imperva Solutions for GDPR Compliance Part II: Pseudonymization

Down to the wire- the GDPR compliance deadline is here. It’s May 25 and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is live. As you know by now, the risk and potential costs associated with a failure to comply with the EU’s Gen… Continue reading Leveraging Imperva Solutions for GDPR Compliance Part II: Pseudonymization

72 Hours: Understanding the GDPR Data Breach Reporting Timeline

We’re down to the wire with respect to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance deadline of May 25, 2018. Organizations that fail to comply could face fines of up to €20M (roughly $22M) or 4 percent of their annual global tu… Continue reading 72 Hours: Understanding the GDPR Data Breach Reporting Timeline

Configuring Imperva SecureSphere for GDPR Compliance: Part One

Time is running out. 23 days until GDPR enforcement The GDPR effective date is less than a month away and, given the significant risk and potential costs associated with a failure to comply, organizational readiness efforts continue to mount. GDPR non-… Continue reading Configuring Imperva SecureSphere for GDPR Compliance: Part One