Data Breaches Due to Unencrypted Information Represent a Huge Business Risk

Data Breaches Due to Unencrypted Information Represent a Huge Business Risk

Data breaches of unencrypted sensitive information occur often, and many are highly publicized. Businesses are thrust into the spotlight and scrutinized for scandalous lack of oversight and accountability around data security. And even though these breaches happen at the IT level, the burden and the blame for a data breach usually falls on C-level leaders […]

PGP vs. RSA: How Are They Different?

PGP vs. RSA Encryption: How Are They Different?

With increases in data breaches, the topics of data encryption and its importance are appearing more often in public discussions of data security. There is also increased confusion about the different types of encryption available – PGP vs RSA. Some are more appropriate for internal purposes, such as with large databases. Others may be more effective […]

AES vs PGP Encryption: What is the Difference?

AES vs PGP Encryption: What is the Difference?

In the world of data security there are many different types of encryption, but arguably the two most common are AES and PGP. With so many three-letter acronyms in the technical landscape, it’s easy to get lost in data security conversations. So let’s catch up! First, we’ll define both AES and PGP encryption, and then […]

What the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Similar Regulations Mean for You: Addressing IBM i Data Privacy – Part 1

This article on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was originally published in Enterprise Tech Journal. Part one of this two part post focuses on an overview of the CCPA regulations and the responsibility of IT departments when handling data privacy regulations. Introduction The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives California residents numerous data privacy […]

CCPA Brings Data Management to the Forefront

CCPA Brings Data Management to the Forefront

While January 1, 2020 marks the start of a new year and a new decade, it’s also the dawn of a new era in the State of California. On that day, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the CCPA for short, also known as AB375) becomes law. Even if you don’t have a business in California, this sweeping […]