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
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Cloudbrink launches AI security platform for enterprise
CypherGenics rebrands for post-quantum security push
Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail
Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents
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 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
Why data governance use cases fail without accurate data
Why Every Chief Data Officer Needs a Modern Data Quality Strategy for AI
Personalization, privacy, and the question of identity
Adding AI to a platform is easy, adding it without breaking your security isn't
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
5 Tips to Align Your Data Strategy with AI
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
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.
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.
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.
Rubrik joins health AI coalition amid cyber resilience push
Healthcare providers face added pressure to secure AI systems and patient data as Rubrik joins a coalition of nearly 3,000 members.
QuSecure appoints ex-Navy admiral to advisory board
Pressure is mounting on federal agencies to replace vulnerable encryption before quantum computers can exploit it, making QuSecure's hire timely.
Codenotary launches AgentMon 3 for AI agent security
The new release aims to cut policy maintenance by up to 80% as enterprises struggle to secure AI agents that change behaviour over time.
Savi launches app to fight AI scams & raises USD $7m
Households hit by AI-driven fraud can now screen suspicious calls and texts as Savi debuts its app and secures USD $7 million.
Personalization, privacy, and the question of identity
Consumers may feel watched rather than served as brands collect more personal data for targeting, inclusion, and fraud prevention.
iboss launches free AI discovery service for firms
Security teams can now map shadow AI use in hours, as the free tier shows prompts, users and risk across popular tools.
OpenMatter launches verifiable AI collaboration platform
Companies under pressure to govern AI and share sensitive data could use proof-based controls without replacing existing cloud systems.
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
