Finding the best test data management tools requires getting all the major features you need— but that doesn’t mean you can ignore the little ones, either. While maintaining referential integrity might not be the most exciting part of test data management,…
The ROI of Test Data Management Tool
As software teams increasingly take a “shift left” approach to software testing, the need to reduce testing cycle times and improve the rigor of tests is growing in lock-step. This creates a conundrum: Testing coverage and completeness is deeply dependent on…
What is Considered Sensitive Data Under the GDPR?
There are many different kinds of personal information that a company might store in the course of creating and maintaining user accounts: names, residential addresses, payment information, government ID numbers, and more. Obviously, companies have a vested interest in keeping this…
Are There Good Open Source Tools for Sensitive Data Discovery?
Open-source tools have come into their own in the past decade, including tools for sensitive data discovery. What used to be the domain of large corporations has been democratized, and teams of passionate people can (and do) develop amazing tools. However,…
Why Open-Source Tools Might Fall Short for Test Data Management
You may have heard it said that the best things in life are free—but when it comes to Test Data Management (TDM), free is not always the best choice. For businesses, finding the right balance of value, security, stability, and performance…
Data Privacy Solutions for the Healthcare Industry
Gaps in data privacy regulation and a lack of trust in existing systems plague the healthcare industry. 80% of patients surveyed say they will not return to the same provider after an experience that caused them to lose trust. Providers must…
What to Look for in a Sensitive Data Discovery Tool
Selecting the right sensitive data discovery tool for your organization can be challenging. Part of the difficulty lies in the fact that you will only get a feel for how effective your choice is after purchasing and implementing it. However, there…
What is HIPAA Compliance?
HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is one of the first data privacy laws passed anywhere in the world. It has transformed how companies handle personal health information in the United States and made it one of the…
Data Security Challenges in Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is constantly innovating, and has made significant improvements in technology over the last couple of years to enhance patient treatment. For example, the use of AI has changed the game for hospitals around the world, helping physicians make…