Author: Heer Chheda

Heer is a content marketer at Sprinto. With a degree in Media, she has a knack for crafting words that drive results. When she’s not breaking down complex cyber topics, you can find her swimming or relaxing by cooking a meal. A fan of geopolitics, she’s always ready for a debate.

Blogs

What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

In 2017, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the US, reported a Data breach. The breach went undetected for months and exposed the personal information of 147 million consumers, nearly half the United States population. What was the cause? A single unpatched vulnerability in the web application. This oversight allowed hackers to…

Blogs, GRC, Risk Management

A Guide to Operational Risk Management (ORM)

Be it the Stone Age or the Digital Age, the stakes have always remained high. The only difference is that back then, we fought to save our lives; now, we fight to save our data. From headline-grabbing data breaches to the quiet erosion of efficiency through manual and outdated processes, operational risks are often silent…

Understanding Data Governance: Its Importance and Impact on Business

Blogs, GRC

What is data governance and how to implement it?

“Data is the new oil.” Organizations have been pushed to introduce data governance policies because of digital transformation initiatives and the increase in big data. The sheer volume of data that is generated as organizations take advantage of Internet of Things technologies is staggering. According to Cisco, the daily data production amounts to about 402.74…

Blogs

Cyber Resilience: Strategies to Safeguard Your Business from Cyber Threats

In 2023, over 343,338,964 people fell victim to a cyber attack, and the number does not seem to stop growing. While traditional cyber security measures focus on preventing these attacks, perhaps even getting the numbers down, the concept of cyber resilience takes it a step further. It’s not about how you can defend yourself against…

Blogs, Compliance management

10 Compliance Standards That Are Must-Haves

“The cost of non-compliance is great. If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance” – Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty. These words ring truer than ever in today’s hyperconnected, data-centric world. Beyond the legal and financial ramifications, non-compliance can lead to plummeting valuations, reputational damage, and lost business opportunities. Adhering to relevant compliance…