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Data Governance Best Practices: Lessons from Anthem’s Massive Data Breach
In the insurance industry, data governance best practices are not just buzzwords — they’re critical safeguards against potentially catastrophic breaches. The 2015 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield data breach serves as a stark reminder of why robust data governance is crucial.  The Breach: A Wake-Up Call  In January 2015, Anthem, one of the largest health […]


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Author: Christine Haskell

Why Your CRM May Cause Your Next Data Breach


In the fast-paced world of sales today, every customer interaction holds significant value. Reps grab phone numbers for calls and texts, get home addresses for sending out swag, and even note health updates (like a meeting having to be rescheduled due to the customer having Covid). While these actions often come from good intentions, aiming […]

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Author: Liat Hayun

Data is Risky Business: A Wicked Problem This Way Comes
A recent data security incident in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) got me thinking about the idea of wicked problems and data. The data security incident was the disclosure of the names, ranks, and job assignments of every officer and civilian support staff member in the PSNI. This happened due to ‘human error’ […]


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Author: Daragh O Brien

Resilience in Data Services Through Mitigation and Prevention
If your company works with data, then you need to work on securing it. When it’s lost or stolen by hackers, it can mean serious trouble for your organization and your bottom line. You must understand what’s at stake, how the data can be easily lost, the steps you can take today to mitigate the […]


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Author: Ainsley Lawrence

Most Common Types of Data Breaches
A company that manages data must be always cautious against the potential of data breaches. There are several types of breaches, ranging from a simple human error to large-scale attacks by hostile actors, but any data exposure can have major ramifications for organisations. They are also quite prevalent, with 39% of UK businesses reporting a […]


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Author: Stuart Snape

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