The State of Modern Data Security and What it Means for Businesses

Companies around the world have a tough time keeping track of the heaps of data in their systems. We’re here to help change that.

Some of our popular methods to help customers discover and protect data are our Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, respectively. These products play a major role in helping customers turn data from a business risk to a business driver.

In one of our newest webinars, Nick Savvides, CTO for Forcepoint Asia Pacific and Rita Gatt, Lead Partner for Data Regulations, Security and Risk at Deloitte Asia Pacific, uncover the complex nature of modern data security and what to consider in order to make data a business driver.

Below is a quick preview of some of the topics they discussed plus more about how we can help navigate the modern data security landscape. 

How Data Evolved Over the Past Decade

This past decade has brought several changes to how companies manage data. Data storage is cheaper now, the ability to collect it is easier, and the amount of data that organizations can interact with has skyrocketed.

Companies everywhere now have massive amounts of what’s essentially the new oil. In order to use that incredibly valuable asset to help make smart business decisions, it’s imperative that companies understand their data and manage it effectively. 

Building a Strong Data Foundation

Building a strong foundation with your data is one of the best ways you can start making efficient, data-driven decisions. And having that strong foundation means a few different things. It requires understanding everything you can about your data, such as regulatory requirements, knowing how much data you have, knowing how it should be used, and more.

If you’re going to turn data into a business driver, having a strong foundation is a key piece toward managing risk that comes along with today's expanding potential of data. 

Increased Business Investment in Data Security

While the potential of data has grown partially due to popular technologies such as GenAI search tools, attention to data risk has also grown. And it’s not just the media that’s paying more attention to data incidents; more businesses around the world are making data security a top priority.

As businesses are increasing investments into data security solutions, there are more opportunities to help businesses better understand their data than ever before.

One of our favorite conversation starters when talking with prospects is emphasizing the importance of knowing where all of your data is. Data is everywhere from internal servers to remote endpoints, cloud locations, and beyond. That’s why discovery and classification play a vital role in reducing risk and maintaining compliance.

Check out Nick’s and Rita’s full conversation for more on topics like these.