Chris Brook

Chris Brook is the editor of Digital Guardian’s Data Insider blog. He is a cybersecurity writer with nearly 15 years of experience reporting and writing about information security, attending infosec conferences like Black Hat and RSA, and interviewing hackers and security researchers. Prior to joining Digital Guardian–acquired by Fortra in 2021–he helped launch Threatpost, an independent news site that was a leading source of information about IT and business security for hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide.

Internet of Things

What is Pretexting? Types, Examples, & Prevention

Pretexting attacks come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Read this blog to familiarize yourself with pretexting and how you can help your employees from falling victim to a pretexting attack.

What is the CCPA and What’s Needed for Compliance?

You've heard of the CCPA but what are the costs of noncompliance? We answer those questions and look at how organizations can use a DLP solution to help facilitate CCPA compliance in this blog.

Securing Your Data, For Now and Forever

In this blog, we ask six data protection experts how modern organizations can protect their data now and in the future.

How Data Sovereignty Made Data Protection King

The concepts of data protection and data sovereignty have become even more intertwined and crucial of late, especially in cloud computing environments.

Bad Bots: Understanding Bad Bots, What They Do, and How to Detect & Stop Them

Bad bots, malicious programs and applications designed to deface websites and carry out DDoS attacks, can negatively impact a company's business.

Evaluating DLP: A Data Loss Prevention Solutions Buying Guide

Considering DLP? In this blog, we look at a handful of factors to consider when selecting a solution.

Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: How to Protect Your Company’s Sensitive Data

Most companies understand the importance of data protection but don't always know how to implement an effective data loss prevention program. Here's a quick primer.

What is India's Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB)? Rights, Responsibilities & Everything You Need to Know

We provide a high-level overview of India's Personal Data Protection Bill, how data privacy law in India has evolved over the years and outline the rights and responsibilities of the proposed bill.

What Is Code Encryption and How Does It Work?

What is code encryption? In this blog we describe the benefits of code encryption, how it differs from code obfuscation, and how it relates to data loss prevention.

What To Look for in a HIPAA-Compliant Email Provider

Whether you work for a doctor's office, healthcare organization, or just find yourself handling protected health information or ePHI, this blog breaks down what to look for in a HIPAA-compliant email service provider.