Feb 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananData Protection / Encryption Apple is removing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud from the United Kingdom with immediate effect following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data. The development was first reported by Bloomberg. ADP for iCloud is an optional setting that ensures that users' trusted devices … [Read more...] about Apple Drops iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection in the U.K. Amid Encryption Backdoor Demands
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The Evolving Role of AI in Data Protection
Each year, Data Protection Day marks an opportunity to assess the state of privacy and security in the midst of technological innovation. This year’s inflection point follows a robust dialogue on AI from last week’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. As CrowdStrike participated in these discussions, we emphasized the importance of leveraging AI to defend against … [Read more...] about The Evolving Role of AI in Data Protection
Forrester TEI Study – Falcon Identity Protection
Identity-based attacks are surging across today’s threat landscape as adversaries target identities in on-premises, cloud and SaaS applications. They aren’t breaking in — they’re logging in. Organizations must respond to these threats in real time to stop breaches, but traditional security approaches consisting of siloed tools often create visibility gaps and hinder … [Read more...] about Forrester TEI Study – Falcon Identity Protection
Zero Trust Strengthens Data Protection to Achieve National Cyber Strategy Goals
CrowdStrike recently announced FedRAMP authorization for CrowdStrike Falcon® Data Protection, now available to government entities requiring Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate authorization, enabling them to secure assets through the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform in GovCloud. This advancement supports compliance efforts and adoption of Zero Trust … [Read more...] about Zero Trust Strengthens Data Protection to Achieve National Cyber Strategy Goals
Unify Security Posture and Protection for Faster Cloud Detection and Response
Adversaries are taking aim at cloud environments, as evidenced by the 75% increase in cloud intrusions in 2023. Organizations are under growing pressure to ensure they have measures in place to effectively detect, investigate and respond to cloud-focused attacks. Cloud detection and response (CDR) is uniquely challenging for SOC teams due to their limited visibility into … [Read more...] about Unify Security Posture and Protection for Faster Cloud Detection and Response
5 Common Data Protection Challenges and Solutions
Organizations understand their sensitive data is everywhere — and adversaries are after it. Data protection solutions have become an essential part of modern cybersecurity strategies. Organizations realize that in order to avoid a breach, they must have a plan to monitor and control data flow at the user level so they can better understand where data is going, who is … [Read more...] about 5 Common Data Protection Challenges and Solutions
CrowdStrike Named a Leader in 2024 Frost Radar for Cloud-Native Application Protection
Frost & Sullivan recognizes the benefits of a unified approach to cloud security: “CrowdStrike is recognized as an innovation leader for its unified cloud security approach and robust workload security capabilities centered on its Falcon Cloud Security (FCS) platform,” its report states. Cloud security solutions must also deliver real-time threat detection and … [Read more...] about CrowdStrike Named a Leader in 2024 Frost Radar for Cloud-Native Application Protection
Announcing Protection for AWS IAM Identity Center
As organizations scale their operations on Amazon Web Services (AWS), they must secure their identities and ensure all users have the correct permissions. AWS IAM Identity Center is built to simplify access management across multiple AWS accounts — a critical tool for rapidly growing AWS environments. This hub for identity data and processes demands strong protection against … [Read more...] about Announcing Protection for AWS IAM Identity Center
Falcon Identity Protection Expanded with AD Auditing
Identity is the new battleground in today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. Microsoft Active Directory (AD), a cornerstone of enterprise identity management, is a frequent target for attackers. For organizations, protecting these critical environments without adding complexity is essential. Many organizations struggle to get full visibility into changes made … [Read more...] about Falcon Identity Protection Expanded with AD Auditing
Strengthen SMB Security with Seamless Mobile Protection
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face many of the same cybersecurity threats as large enterprises but often lack the resources to maintain robust security across all devices. As SMBs rely on a growing number of smartphones and tablets, they must defend against a range of mobile-focused cyberattacks. The need for comprehensive security has never been more urgent. … [Read more...] about Strengthen SMB Security with Seamless Mobile Protection