In the world of data security there are many different types of encryption, but arguably the two most common are AES and PGP. With so many three-letter acronyms in the technical landscape, it’s...

Every so often, we encounter someone still using antiquated DES for encryption.  If your organization hasn’t switched to the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), it’s time for an upgrade. To...

One thing that’s become abundantly clear in the internet age is that preventing unauthorized people from gaining access to the data stored in web-enabled computer systems is extremely difficult....

What steps can you take toward achieving compliance that are efficient yet effective? Read on to learn more about upcoming privacy regulations and the tools you can implement to make achieving data...

IBM i systems house much of the world’s most critical business information. Although these mission-critical systems once operated in relative isolation, today they generally serve as major...

The article below is an update to their Townsend Security’s blog post comparing data scrambling and data encryption. For most organizations, the motivation to encrypt their data is closely tied...

Many companies today depend on Splunk ES (Enterprise Security) as the foundation of their cybersecurity program. Splunk ES ingests data from throughout the organization’s IT infrastructure,...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) requires organizations to encrypt credit card account numbers stored in their databases and ensure that data remains secure when...

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is becoming increasingly important in today’s highly connected world. With cybersecurity threats on the increase, MFA adds a valuable layer of login data security...