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
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Protection
Citrix adds MCP Gateway to NetScaler for AI traffic
Ricoh named Leader in IDC mailroom solutions review
Financial services breach risk rises as AI adoption surges
Most firms hit by AI security incidents, study finds
Commvault named Gartner backup leader for 15th time
Featured News
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.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Expert Columns
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
Beyond Prompt Engineering: Why Trust Engineering Is the Next AI Challenge
SonicWall research sounds Code Red on healthcare cybersecurity as attack rates refuse to decline
Before you hit send: The growing role of email verification in compliance
Cyber hygiene 101: The big fundamentals
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Protection News
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.
YEO Messaging taps ReconIQ to enter US banking market
Banks could use continuous identity checks to curb rising takeover fraud, as the tie-up opens YEO Messaging to US financial institutions.
Straiker raises USD $64 million to secure AI agents
Enterprise customers face growing risks as autonomous software gains access to internal systems, prompting fresh demand for agent security tools.
Pimloc launches Secure File Sharing for redacted records
Audit trails and expiring links aim to help schools and public safety agencies share redacted records without using email attachments.
DevOps breaches hit tech firms in trust chain attacks
Tech and software groups are most at risk as breaches, supplier access and stale credentials let attackers reach source code and customer data.
Federal cybersecurity report flags supply chain gaps
Many defence suppliers still lack visibility into software risks, as more than a quarter reported a supply chain compromise last year.
AI tools reshape US consumer loyalty, Amperity says
As AI recommendations shape shopping, 63% of US consumers say they would switch brands for a better offer, Amperity found.
Before you hit send: The growing role of email verification in compliance
Cleaner lists can cut bounces, protect sender reputation and help marketers meet GDPR and CAN-SPAM obligations before campaigns go out.
SEMI warns wearable biosensors face clinical hurdles
Clinical adoption of wearable biosensors hinges on trusted data, better integration and clearer regulation, SEMI says in a new paper.
QuSecure appoints ex-CIA officer to advisory board
The move comes as US agencies shift from planning to implementation of post-quantum cryptography, exposing legacy systems to future quantum attacks.
Rightworks launches security platform for bookkeepers
The new package aims to help firms handling sensitive client data replace patchwork systems with managed access, collaboration and security tools.
NeuBird AI expands ops agent to VPC & air-gapped use
The update should ease compliance concerns for regulated firms by keeping incident data inside customer environments, including air-gapped sites.
StorONE & Myota launch secure enterprise S3 system
The system is aimed at enterprises seeking S3-compatible storage that cuts flash use, lowers cloud fees and hardens data against ransomware.
Hinds County launches first countywide camera safety network
Dispatchers in Hinds County can now see live images from pre-approved cameras during emergencies, in a first countywide US rollout.
White House AI order draws fresh cybersecurity scrutiny
Voluntary model reviews may leave gaps as advanced AI systems move closer to critical infrastructure and enterprise data.
Alkami integrates Yodlee via FDX API to cut scraping
Banks and credit unions should see fewer login failures and support calls as Alkami replaces screen scraping with tokenised data sharing.
Glean adds NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Ultra to enterprise AI
Businesses using Glean can now switch to NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Ultra as cost pressure rises over how enterprises deploy generative AI at scale.
Job Moves
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
