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Accelerating Digital Risk and Data Security 2021 Trends

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In this blog, I’ll note five trends that will accelerate digital risk or emerge as vital conditions for managing digital risk over the coming year. The post Accelerating Digital Risk and Data Security 2021 Trends appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Why Are Organizations Focusing on Data Security?

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The International Association of Privacy Professionals reports that there were 1,862 data breaches in 2021 alone. Organizations must make data security a top priority. Those that do not risk bankruptcy, as the costs of data breaches are horrifying. Rising Data Breaches Have Made Greater Data Security a Necessity.

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The 2021 Year in Review and What to Expect in Data Security in 2022

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This year saw a number of significant changes on both the state and federal levels with regard to data privacy and data security. These changes reflect the increasing focus on the digital landscape to which the global economy has shifted and emphasized a much sharper focus on protecting sensitive information.

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6 Reasons to Boost Data Security Plan in the Age of Big Data

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Therefore, it should be no surprise that the big data analytics market is projected to be worth $655 billion by 2027. However, the rise of big data has also led to greater security risks. Businesses need to bolster their data security as a result. Sadly, the proliferation of big data comes at a cost.

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Data Security Standards Are Evolving in Response to Rising Threats

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In 2018 alone, over 1,200 data breaches were orchestrated and nearly 450 million records were compromised. We have a problem with data security. We are more than 70 years into the digital age. When data security laws were created, cybercrime was relatively new and affected only a small portion of the world population.

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VPNs Are Crucial for Data Security on Public Wi-Fi

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Data security is a greater concern than ever before. There were 1,862 data breaches in 2021 , which is a 20% increase from the previous record set in 2017. You have to take stringent measures to secure your data. VPNs Are Invaluable for Data Security. Anything can go wrong anytime.

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Azure Cloud Is Transforming the Way We Run Our Businesses in 2021

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In 2021, cloud computing infrastructure will dominate the IT space and take over business cloud services. Smart companies are overcoming these challenges by using Microsoft Azure to scale up or down and inspire efficient growth and data security amid the global crisis. 2021 is an extension of the uncertain times of 2020.