Data protection has come a long way. In previous years, it was considered a “nice to have” and a line item on the budget further down the page. Today, it’s top of mind for almost every CIO or CISO across all industries.
Yet many organizations are caught in the crosshairs of cybersecurity challenges, often due to common oversights and misconceptions about data security. It’s not surprising due to the rising complexity of threats along with the TTP (tactics, techniques and procedures) of bad actors.
From the pitfalls of decentralized data security strategies to the challenges of neglecting known vulnerabilities and managing compliance, this article will explore each obstacle, provide actionable solutions and shine the light on a real-world example that brings it all together.
Pitfall 1: Failing to move beyond compliance
While regulations like GDPR and SOX set standards for data security, they are merely starting points and should be considered table stakes for protecting data. Compliance should not be mistaken for complete data security, as robust security involves going beyond compliance checks.
The fact is that many large data breaches have occurred in organizations that were fully compliant on paper.
Moving beyond compliance requires actively (and proactively) identifying and mitigating risks rather than just ticking boxes during audits.
Solution: Recognize compliance as a starting point
Organizations must go beyond compliance by adopting a strategic, proactive approach to protect critical data. The strategy should include discovering and classifying sensitive data, using analytics for risk ass ..
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