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What Is Data Governance? A Quick Guide

By Chris Brook on Wed, 04/24/2024
The explosion of data and the velocity of its delivery have compelled organizations to incorporate an integrated set of processes, practices, and policies to guide their data use. Data governance ensures there’s a well-defined, company-wide framework that can foster proper data stewardship.
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Data Classification: Enabling Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, & More

By Robbie Araiza on Mon, 03/11/2024
Learn how Fortra's Data Classification Suite can facilitate compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and other prominent data privacy regulations.
Compliance
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)
ISO 27001:2013
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
SOX (Sarbanes Oxley)
Data Classification
Classification Benefits
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The Benefits of Pairing Digital Guardian with Fortra's Data Classification Suite

By Piers Chivers on Wed, 03/06/2024
Digital Guardian’s data classification capabilities have helped organizations better understand their data for years but for businesses looking to empower further their users and automate their data protection programs, there are additional options available. Fortra's acquisition of Boldon James and Titus three years ago has brought a wealth of data classification knowledge...
Guide

Data Protection in the Enterprise

Learn Why Fortra Classification Suite is a better option for organizations that need scalable privacy policies for protecting complex data landscapes.
Data Classification
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Introducing Fortra's Data Classification

By Piers Chivers on Fri, 12/01/2023
We’re writing today to share news about an exciting new beginning for the Titus and Boldon James products. Fortra has long been a global expert in software for data classification and we’re thrilled to share that beginning today, the two brands will live under the same roof, on a new microsite, as Fortra’s Data Classification. Whether you're looking for product information,...
Guide

Achieving Compliance with India’s Personal Data Protection Act

Image India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act is a ground-breaking legislation that balances the rights of individuals to protect their personal data with the necessity of processing such data for lawful purposes. The Act imposes obligations on Data Fiduciaries, those processing data, and outlines the rights and duties of...
Compliance
Data Classification
zero trust guide
Guide

Why Zero Trust Needs Data Classification To Work

Image If you’re in charge of securing data at your organization, you already know that classifying it is foundational for data security. It’s especially the case for organizations looking to take a zero trust approach to data protection. What’s Inside: What is Zero Trust, and what is the right approach? Adding context to data, and...
Data Classification
Guide

Three Steps to Protecting PII in the Government

This guide discusses the three key steps that must be taken by government organizations to protect PII they have in their possession. Identify your PII through marking and metadata tagging Educate and build awareness of the organization’s PII among employees, contractors, and partners Select the appropriate controls to protect PII ...
Data Classification
Guide

Protecting Sensitive ITAR Information: A Data-Centric Approach To Export Control Compliance

ITAR covers the transfer of technical data and information relating to goods, as well as the goods themselves. Technical documents, product plans and specifications, design drawings, manuals and financial details may all need to be shared across the supply chain if an ITAR-related project is to be delivered. However, authority needs to be granted and access by unauthorized...
Compliance
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)
Data Classification
Guide

Meeting CUI Requirements with Fortra’s Data Classification Suite Solutions

Established by Executive Order 13556, the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program defines a uniform policy  for the treatment of unclassified information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls. The CUI Executive Order specifically adopts, defines, and institutes CUI as the single designation for all information formerly designated by Sensitive but...
Compliance
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Data Classification
Guide

Integrating Information Labelling and Microsoft AD RMS

This guide will examine the challenges of content protection and user acceptance of this technology. It provides an overview of Microsoft’s Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) and its integration with Fortra Data Classification. This combination provides a powerful and intuitive solution for policy compliance and information protection. ...
Data Classification
Microsoft