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Only 17% of organizations encrypt at least half of their sensitive cloud data

SC Magazine

New research by Thales on security trends one year into the pandemic found that about 50% of businesses say that they store more than 40% of their data in external cloud environments, but only 17% have encrypted at least half of their sensitive data in the cloud.

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2018 Thales Data Threat Report, Global Edition: Digital Transformation & Data Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This morning we announced, in tandem with our partner 451 Research, the Global Edition of the 2018 Thales Data Threat Report. It’s abundantly clear that medium to larger enterprises (the focus of the report and underlying survey) are finding it harder than ever to protect their sensitive data. First – The breaches.

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Cyber Security Awareness Month – Answering Google’s Most Commonly Asked Questions

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Encryption, data sovereignty, multifactor authentication and website cookies are all vital ideas and technologies to keep consumers’ personal data safe – but research released this month reveals widespread confusion. It's about ensuring your data is handled responsibly and securely. Encryption What is encryption?

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How Encryption Became the Board’s New Best Friend

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

For many years, encryption has been viewed as a burden on businesses – expensive, complex and of questionable value. In just the past few years (and hundreds of high-profile breaches and £Trillions of economic damage later), cyber threats became impossible for the boardroom to ignore. Enter encryption.

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Defending Financial Services Against Fraud in a Shifting Cyber Landscape

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Fraud and cybercrime account for over 40% of all estimated crimes in England and Wales and affects more people more often than any other crime. Cybercriminals and fraudsters have become innovative enough to exploit the expanding attack surface of financial institutions and turn risks into threats. billion annually.

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The Clock is Ticking for PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Virtually every major financial institution, retailer, and scores of payment processors have been the victims of data breaches, incurring both financial and reputational damage. According to the 2022 Thales Data Threat Report – Financial Services Edition , 52% of U.S. million, second only to healthcare.

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Black Friday and Cyber Weekend: Navigating the Tumultuous Waters of Retail Cybersecurity

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

The Retail Cyber Threat Landscape Time and again, the retail industry has found itself in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Data breaches in the retail sector illustrate the vulnerabilities inherent to this industry, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The benefits are twofold.

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