The Ultimate Guide to Data Protection

2026 · American Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Gartner · Data Protection · Storage
Last week
Kong launches Agent Gateway for multi-agent AI traffic
Gartner · Data Protection · DevOps
Last week
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Polaris Market Research · Data Protection · UC
Last week
Protegrity launches AI Team Edition for secure inferencing
IDC · Data Protection · Virtualisation
This month
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Gartner · Data Protection · UC
This month
Expert columns
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
By Jerome Lowe of SonicWall
Yesterday
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Mythos changes everything: Is your AI agent security ready?
By Dev Rishi of Rubrik
Last week
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
This month
Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
From DSPM to data protection: Closing the last mile on sensitive data in the era of AI
By Franklin Nguyen of Cyberhaven
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
By Kristina Holt of Foot Anstey
Last month
From fragmentation to focus: Can one security framework simplify compliance?
By Sam Peters of IO
Last month
Tackling healthcare data quality challenges with smart patient verification
By Bud Walker of Melissa
Last month
Consistent security, less overhead: Help your customers do more with SonicWall NSM
By Suriti Singh of SonicWall
Last month
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
By Sarah Wilkinson of SonicWall
Last month
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
By Greg Brown of Melissa
Last month
Is the USB making a comeback?
By Jon Fielding of Apricorn
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Discussing Shadow IT
Last month
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Discussing Endpoint Protection
Last month
Cloudera and Svitla Systems bring trusted AI to healthcare
Discussing Chief Technology Officers
Last month
Recent news
OpenAI broadens AI cyber tools as arms race heats up
About Ransomware
This month
ITS America adds cyber zone to Detroit transport expo
About Firewalls
This month
Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
About Identity Theft
This month
AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study
About Digital Transformation
This month
AHA names Rubrik preferred provider for hospital cyber resilience
About Cloud Services
This month
ITS America expo in Detroit to showcase cyber security
About Smart Cities
This month
Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
About iOS
This month
Qodo raises $70 million to develop a trust layer for AI coding
About Cloud Services
Last month
ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
About Surveillance
Last month
Coralogix & Skyflow team up on secure observability
About Productivity
Last month
QuSecure banking trial cited in US post-quantum plan
About Encryption
Last month
Seekr, GDIT partner on secure agentic AI for government
About IT services
Last month
Polygraf debuts desktop AI tool to curb data leaks
About Endpoint Protection
Last month
Menlo unveils browser platform to secure rising AI agents
About Firewalls
Last month
Tackling healthcare data quality challenges with smart patient verification
About Identity Theft
Last month
Bold raises USD $40m for AI-powered endpoint security
About Endpoint Protection
Last month
Enzoic partners boost defences against stolen passwords
About Firewalls
Last month
Secureframe unveils AI platform to fast-track CMMC
About Public Sector
Last month
Survey finds sharp rise in online abuse of US women
About Social Media
Last month
CISOs brief boards often but lack strategic influence
About Business Continuity
Last month
Job moves
The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel
Move at Comcast
Last week
X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager
Move at X-PHY
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