DLP: Do not pass go, do not collect £200
The absolute best way of securing information or machines holding information is to isolate them. Categorically disconnect them from other machines, lock them away, air gapped networks, zoned off rooms and all that stuff. This is not a realistic possibility, we are more connected than ever before, we’re working on planes, trains, from coffee shops […]
The Misdirected Email Mishap: A Lesson from Boris Johnson and Laura Kuenssberg
In recent news, the BBC cancelled an interview with Boris Johnson after briefing notes containing sensitive information were leaked. This incident highlights how crucial it is to secure sensitive data, especially in high-profile contexts like media or political interviews. For businesses and individuals alike, email security is essential to prevent such leaks from happening. The […]
The security gaps in Microsoft 365 and how to manage them
According to Statista, over one million companies worldwide use Microsoft 365 (M365). However, when it comes to sharing sensitive information, the popular productivity suite leaves businesses open to some serious security risks. The fact is, while your traditional M365 license can protect against some security hazards, alone, it does very little to prevent the leading causes […]
HANDD Business Solutions Announces Strategic Secure Islands Partnership
HANDD Business Solutions has announced its strategic partnership with Information Protection and Control (IPC) solutions market leader, Secure Islands. The partnership strengthens and complements HANDD Business Solutions already impressive data protection offering, and deliberately permits HANDD to include enhanced Cloud based DLP, Classification, and IRM solutions into its portfolio of software products and services designed […]
New Year, New DLP Strategy?
Happy 2023, Happy Lunar New Year, welcome to the year of the rabbit. To all readers I hope it’s a year that brings health and prosperity to you, your loved ones, your clients and your data! Humans use events like a new calendar year to re-evaluate and reset, to set new goals or reinstate old […]
How to Close Critical Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Gaps in Microsoft 365
Over a million businesses worldwide use Microsoft 365, with 731,000 companies in the United States alone. That represents a big juicy audience for hackers, bad actors and others. And although Microsoft 365 provides foundational rule-based data loss prevention (DLP) and data classification to address compliance requirements, it falls short when protecting against data loss caused by […]