Google Drive’s labels feature provides administrators and users with a way to categorize and secure sensitive information. This feature can be utilized in concert with Google’s data loss prevention (DLP) tooling, to automatically apply DLP labels. Using Google’s DLP, administrators can create rules where when a specific condition is met, a DLP rule is triggered,… (more) Guide to Google Labels & DLP Rule Creation
Google Drive offers administrators and users the ability to add labels to their files, providing more insight into who has access to what information. Google labels were initially created to allow users to organize and streamline their work. Now, uses for labels have expanded to embrace cybersecurity methods through data loss prevention (DLP). Admins are… (more) The Role of Drive Labels in Data Loss Prevention
As companies increasingly rely on cloud collaboration, protecting sensitive information has become more critical than ever. Google Workspace addresses this challenge for Google Drive documents by enabling users to label files, offering greater insight into data access. The original concept behind Google Drive labels was to assist users in managing and optimizing their workflows. However,… (more) The Quick Guide to Google Drive Labels
Access Management has become a critical issue for IT and Security leaders, as they are tasked with safeguarding millions and even upwards of billions of sensitive assets. With an increasing number of cyber threats and data breaches, IT and Security teams must maintain control over who has access to what valuable information, and must understand… (more) The State of IT Access Management
2022 was a significant year for cybersecurity, as the industry dealt with the aftermath of Log4Shell, and companies were hit with massive fines and lawsuits. Healthcare and nation-state attacks were also on the rise, and the term “Zero Trust” became the data security phrase of the year as the U.S. government worked to implement Zero-Trust… (more) The 6 Biggest Cybersecurity Moments of 2022
In 2022, a whopping 83% of organizations surveyed by IBM reported experiencing more than one data breach. Having multiple breaches per year is incredibly expensive, especially considering the global average cost of a data breach hit a record-breaking high of $4.35 million in 2022. Data breaches affected companies across the board, contributing to major cleanups… (more) The 12 Biggest Data Breaches of 2022
Data breaches grew in cost and impact in 2022, with a staggering average cost of $9.44 million per breach in the U.S. alone, according to IBM. With new incidents hitting the news almost every day, it’s vital for organizations to understand existing risks to company and customer data. At Nira, we chronicle these data breaches… (more) The Top 10 Data Breach Lessons of 2022
It’s a hidden problem for most companies that use cloud collaboration tools like Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive. Sharing files is as simple as sending a link, and personal email accounts that shouldn’t have access to confidential documents can be added without IT teams knowing. In fact, over half of employees admit that they or… (more) How To Protect Company Data From Personal Account Access
Cloud collaboration tools, like Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive, make sharing company files extremely easy. Almost instantly, employees can add someone to the document through their email address. Or they can send them a link, granting access to company data. These tools save time and make collaboration convenient. However, they also lead to cybersecurity risks.… (more) Avoid These 4 Common Security Issues Associated With Personal Account Access
Although tools like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive help employees seamlessly collaborate on the cloud, sharing misconfigurations can lead to data breaches. Sharing documents has become as easy as sending a link. While this quickens collaboration and helps employees save time, there’s also a huge problem of oversharing. Accounts that shouldn’t have access to company… (more) The 5 Types of Personal Accounts With Access To Company Data