File Security Articles

What is IRM Information Rights Management (IRM)—often linked with digital rights management (DRM)—is an advanced technology designed to protect sensitive information throughout its entire lifecycle. IRM applies identity-based access controls that define who can view, edit, print, or share a file, even after it has been downloaded. This makes it one of the most effective

In February 2024, Tokyo prosecutors convicted Kappa Sushi of stealing trade-secret data from rival Hama Sushi. A former Hama executive, after joining Kappa, secretly took a file of Hama’s cost and product plans and handed it to Kappa’s planning manager. As a result, Kappa gained an unfair edge in competition. The court ruled this was

Why Sending Email Attachments Is Putting Your Business at Risk  Email remains one of the most widely used tools for business communication — and one of the most common ways sensitive files are shared. But while email attachments are convenient, they also pose a serious risk to your organization’s data security. If you’re a CIO

Data breach incidents are on the rise and pose enormous risks to organizations’ security. In fact, IBM reports that the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023. One notable example is the Fukuoka COVID-19 patient data leak: in January 2021 the Fukuoka Prefectural Government inadvertently exposed the personal information (names, location,

Internal documents often include a company’s most sensitive information, from financial reports to proprietary research. Yet common sharing methods like email or USB drives leave these files vulnerable. In fact, studies show nearly 60% of organizations have been hit by attacks (like ransomware) when sharing data, and errors are frequent: one city employee once emailed

You’re Sharing Files All Wrong — Here’s How to Do It Right (and Securely) File sharing is critical to daily operations, whether it is sending pricing proposals, investor decks, or product roadmaps, most organizations rely on tools like email, Google Drive, or Dropbox to share documents quickly. But here’s the problem: the very tools that

In recent years, high-profile cases have shown how departing employees can turn into costly insider threats. For example, Tokyo police arrested a former SoftBank engineer accused of emailing confidential 4G/5G base-station designs from SoftBank to his new employer, Rakuten Mobile. SoftBank alleges the ex-employee used a personal email account on his last day to send

Formula One teams invest millions in R&D, making their intellectual property (IP) extremely valuable. Last year’s dispute between Red Bull Racing and Aston Martin illustrated just how high the stakes can be. An upgraded Aston car looked strikingly similar to Red Bull’s design, sparking accusations of copying. The FIA investigation ultimately cleared Aston Martin of