The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Protection.
What to know about Data Protection
Data protection is a critical and evolving area in the digital age, focusing on safeguarding sensitive information from cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access. As organisations increasingly rely on digital data and cloud services, effective data protection strategies are essential to maintain privacy, trust, and compliance with regulatory standards.
In this tag, readers will find comprehensive insights on a wide array of topics including cyber resilience, ransomware defense, compliance with laws like GDPR and emerging global regulations, cloud data security, identity and access management, and the challenges of securing data within modern hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The stories also highlight the importance of combining technology, processes, and people to build robust data protection frameworks that can adapt to sophisticated cyber threats.
By exploring these articles, readers can stay informed about the latest advancements in data protection technologies, best practices for incident response, and the implications of new threats and regulations. This knowledge will empower businesses, IT professionals, and individuals to better protect their data assets, build customer trust, and navigate the complex landscape of digital privacy and security.
American Data Protection News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Secureframe summit puts CMMC & AI at federal focus
Federal contractors face rising scrutiny as speakers warned CMMC and AI are becoming central to procurement, resilience and national security.
Patero & Orilla launch quantum-safe industrial AI platform
Long-lived industrial systems could face fresh cyber risk as the firms tie edge AI to post-quantum encryption for factories and utilities.
Beyond the dashboard: Why retrofitting AI onto legacy BI is a dead end
Businesses risk buying polished dashboards that still cannot reason across documents, rules and warehouse data when AI is bolted on.
A-LIGN & Exostar team up on CMMC defence compliance
Prime defence contractors face fresh contract risks as CMMC checks move into solicitations, threatening supplier delays and award disqualification.
Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer
The hire signals a sharper focus on resilience and customer trust as buyers demand stronger governance from identity security suppliers.
Workers embarrassed to ask help with workplace AI use
A cultural gap is slowing workplace AI adoption, with 42% of U.S. workers too embarrassed to ask colleagues for help, a survey finds.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Foxit launches document management system in PDF tools
Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands
Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer
Governments eye agentic AI as security worries persist
Cognizant launches Secure AI Services for enterprises
Featured News
AI use in life sciences focused on augmentation - for now
AI in life sciences is boosting workflows rather than replacing scientists, as firms navigate regulation, data risks and uneven adoption across markets.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Cloudera and Svitla team up to build trusted, clinician‑centric AI that unifies patient data while safeguarding privacy and consent.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Rise of AI Agents introduces new infosec risk: Okta
Okta warns that surging numbers of uncontrolled AI agents pose a major identity and access risk as they become the new digital workforce.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Expert Columns
Beyond the dashboard: Why retrofitting AI onto legacy BI is a dead end
Data enrichment: Turning raw data into real intelligence
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Cyber sovereignty - Do we need to wrestle back control from the tech titans?
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
When identity becomes the payment rail
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads with self-serve manager
US advertisers can now buy ChatGPT placements directly, as OpenAI adds self-serve tools, click-based bidding and better measurement.
Canopy launches AI coworker for accounting automation
Accounting firms could cut admin bottlenecks as Canopy’s new AI tool handles onboarding, billing checks and document chasing inside its platform.
Penske launches supply chain insight platform & app
Customers can now monitor transport and warehouse activity in real time as rising costs and disruption push firms to unify supply chain data.
Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
Rising AI-driven phishing is forcing cyber security vendors to bolster defences, as Abnormal AI adds senior leaders in product, customer success and legal.
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
As personal data risks rise, the security firm is adding leadership to push enterprise growth and broaden its revenue push.
AI now powers most dangerous cyber threats, warns SANS
Defenders face faster, harder-to-stop attacks as SANS says AI is now built into phishing, malware and reconnaissance at scale.
Work apps share employee data with advertisers, study
Employees using work apps on personal devices face wider privacy risks, as several tools collect dozens of data types and share some with advertisers.
Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive
The data storage supplier is looking to widen its reach in government and regulated sectors as Jeanclaude Toma takes over as Chief Executive Officer.
Agiloft launches Astra AI contract platform with free tier
A free entry point could speed adoption of contract AI as teams weigh sensitive data controls against rising compliance and commercial risks.
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
More than half of Americans used AI to manage money last year, as consumers increasingly expect financial apps to offer guidance, not just data.
The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel
The hire gives the community operator direct AI governance expertise as in-house legal teams face growing pressure over contracting, compliance and controls.
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.
Blancco, ERI & Start Campus tout greener IT
Rising e-waste and AI demand are pushing firms to pair secure device reuse with lower-impact data centre engineering.
OpenAI broadens AI cyber tools as arms race heats up
Ransomware pressure on US firms is intensifying debate over whether broader AI hacking tools will help defenders or aid criminals.
Index Engines lands third straight CRN Storage 100 nod
Ransomware-hit firms are prioritising data integrity over speed, boosting demand for cyber recovery tools like Index Engines' CyberSense.
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
The new section will put cyber risk and data security alongside connected-vehicle tech as transport operators face rising safety concerns.
Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
Enterprises face faster phishing, deepfakes and automated exploits as security leaders say existing controls lag behind frontier AI models.
AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study
Most AI projects are missing their targets as 65% of Chief Information Security Officers lack confidence in data security controls, a study shows.
AHA names Rubrik preferred provider for hospital cyber resilience
Nearly 5,000 US hospitals will gain access to recovery tools as healthcare groups face rising ransomware threats and costly service outages.
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
Road agencies face rising threats as a Detroit expo adds a new Cybersecurity & Data Zone for connected transport systems.
