The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection
A curated American edition of IndustrialDay 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
Coro & Keepit add backup to workspace security platform
The tie-up gives small IT teams a single console for backup and recovery, as ransomware and data extortion push resilience up the agenda.
Hatz launches Activate for MSPs to scale AI rollout
It gives MSPs a single workflow to onboard small business clients to AI, cutting manual steps and reducing shadow AI risk.
The cost of false positives in DSPM
False alarms in data security posture tools are draining analyst time and masking real exposure as cloud data volumes keep rising.
Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year
The ranking reinforces Incode's pitch to banks and platforms seeking faster checks as deepfakes and synthetic identities raise fraud risk.
AI security gap grows in ERP systems, Onapsis warns
A survey of 204 US executives found 22% had suffered an AI-enabled breach in ERP systems, deepening doubts over existing safeguards.
The post-quantum mandate isn't about algorithms, it's about operational trust
June 2026 U.S. executive orders have turned post-quantum readiness into an operational race, forcing firms to map and manage trust fast.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Coro & Keepit add backup to workspace security platform
Ethyca launches Astralis to govern enterprise AI data
Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports
Zscaler lands dual Gartner Leader spots in SASE, SSE
Sentra launches Shadow AI DLP to block sensitive data
Featured News
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
Agentic rollout creates new identity security challenge
Poor governance is leaving many AI agents stuck out of production, while those that run can expose firms to legal and security risks.
John Margerison on the new class of employee: AI managers
Businesses should treat AI like a new hire, as weak oversight could expose sensitive data and leave staff needing fresh skills to stay relevant.
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Storage to strategy: Everpure pivots to data intelligence
Enterprises wrestling with AI readiness and data sovereignty may gain clearer governance as Everpure adds a new intelligence layer.
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
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.
Expert Columns
The cost of false positives in DSPM
How to prevent fake signups on your Shopify store
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
The post-quantum mandate isn't about algorithms, it's about operational trust
Fraud prevention for hospitality leaders: Tackling hotel booking fraud
The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still
AI deserves our appreciation, but only if we're honest about what we're appreciating
5 Data & AI governance trends every CDO should be watching in 2026
How AI is helping sellers read buyer intent
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
Singulr expands AI governance to endpoints & gateways
Security teams gain broader oversight as Singulr extends AI governance from browsers to employee devices, gateways and agent platforms.
Brivo launches AI Week to show practical security uses
Security buyers are being given concrete AI workflows and tools as Brivo seeks to show how quickly the technology can improve operations.
Zingtree appoints Venkat Iyer as Chief Technology Officer
The hire is aimed at accelerating AI product development and strengthening governance as Zingtree targets regulated customer service operations.
NCC Group says human testers still vital in AI security
AI tools are speeding routine checks, but hidden business logic flaws and context-specific risks still need human testers to spot them.
OpenAI launches Health in ChatGPT for US users on web, iOS
Users can now link medical records and Apple Health to ChatGPT, as OpenAI broadens its AI chatbot into personal health management for adults in the US.
CTERA wins PeerSpot awards for cloud storage, backup
Verified customer reviews placed CTERA second in both cloud storage and backup, bolstering its pitch to enterprises facing ransomware and governance risks.
Ransomware victims surge to 7,551 as attacks fragment
Ransomware attacks spread through vendor systems and AI-aided tactics, leaving 7,551 publicly disclosed victims in the latest 12-month period.
Synack study finds major blind spots in security testing
Fast-moving corporate systems are outpacing scheduled checks, leaving many firms with security gaps that can persist for days or weeks.
CypherGenics rebrands for post-quantum security push
Enterprises and utilities may face costly security overhauls as the firm targets quantum-ready protection for low-powered devices and critical systems.
Centegix & Volt link camera alerts to school safety
Schools could speed responses to threats as existing cameras feed verified alerts into panic systems, without replacing hardware.
Coalition launches enterprise cyber insurance in US
The move gives large US businesses up to USD $25 million in cover as insurers grapple with faster, costlier cyber attacks.
Corning Credit Union adds plain-language search with Tursio
Staff can now pull member data in plain English after Corning Credit Union cut wait times from weeks to near-instant ad hoc searches.
Jazz appoints six senior leaders as DLP push scales
The cyber security start-up is building out its management team as it seeks to turn fresh interest in AI-era DLP into larger enterprise sales.
Small firms need AI training, not just access, says Hoang
Small firms risk being left behind in the AI rush unless policymakers back training, data protection and fairer rules, Hoang told Congress.
Rubrik joins Internet2 in push for cyber resilience
Campuses facing rising ransomware and AI-related threats may gain faster recovery tools as the cyber security firm expands its education reach.
Rogo & Snowflake deepen AI data tie-up for finance
Financial firms can now use governed Snowflake data in Rogo's AI tools without moving sensitive records outside existing controls.
Drata finds most firms lack visibility into AI tools
Most IT and security teams cannot see every AI tool in use, leaving audits exposed and compliance controls weaker, Drata found.
Verizon wins BMW US connected car connectivity deal
The agreement deepens BMW Group's software push, with Verizon set to support embedded services and telematics across its US vehicle range.
Gemini Enterprise wins top AI agents rating for universities
The top ranking signals growing demand for university AI that can manage sensitive data, automate admin work and scale across campus systems.
StorONE version 4.0 lets active arrays power tiering
Existing flash arrays can now be reused for tiering, as StorONE aims to cut reliance on scarce new hardware and lower storage costs.
Job Moves
Zingtree appoints Venkat Iyer as Chief Technology Officer
Jazz appoints six senior leaders as DLP push scales
QuSecure appoints ex-Navy admiral to advisory board
QuSecure appoints ex-CIA officer to advisory board
Opaque hires Microsoft veteran as Chief Platform Officer
Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
360 Privacy expands C-suite with four executive appointments
Apricorn appoints Jeanclaude Toma as Chief Executive
The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel
