New Law Would Create a Federal Data Protection Agency

Summary Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand submitted a bill called the Data Protection Act of 2021 that would seek to protect citizen’s data, safeguard their privacy, and ensure data practices are fair and transparent. Among the bill’s various provision is the creation of a new federal office that would be called the Data […]

Data Security As A Service

Summary Doug Wick, VP of Product and Marketing at ALTR, is interviewed about his personal background and the product of which he is Vice President of. Realizing the lack of security in their past jobs, like Dash the financial company, the founders of ALTR launched the company with excitement for the future and for the […]

Optimizing Privacy and Compliance for Cloud Data Platforms

Summary By enabling seamless consumption and collaboration of shared data across the enterprise, organizations can make better business decisions while saving valuable time and money. However, the convenience of having all of that data accessible from one platform makes full transparency and control essential. In order to truly protect data and prevent privacy and compliance […]

ALTR Hires Cylance Veteran Brian Stoner for Data Security Partner Push

Summary ALTR has a revolutionary new solution that secures data where the applications access the DB and provides the customer with peace of mind and immutable proof that their data is secure. We will also be taking a revolutionary approach to the channel, and we will NOT be rolling out the stale precious metals channel […]

ALTR Unveils Snowflake Integration for Data Cloud Security

Summary With the integration, Snowflake users can leverage ALTR’s data consumption governance capabilities for observing, detecting and responding to threats and anomalies, the companies noted. In addition, Snowflake users can configure ALTR’s DSaaS platform to detect and stop data breaches relating to stolen or misused credentials. Snowflake users also can leverage ALTR’s platform to analyze […]

The Blockchain Buzz

Summary Since its introduction, blockchain technology has created a tremendous buzz, offering a secure exchange of value without any need for a central authority such as a bank, government or a financial institution. As such, some consider it as an essential tool for building trust online and expect it to serve as a stable foundation […]

Dave Sikora says private nodes will transform blockchain security

Summary “I kind of have a pattern-recognition engine for these things that are going to happen in the industry, this is the most significant IP I’ve ever had a chance to work with. To be in a place where you can change the world, it’s really cool.” This interview with ALTR CEO David Sikora, who […]

Fertility Database Relies on Blockchain for Security

Summary Typically, couples who want to conceive a child through use of donated eggs, sperm, embryos or gestational surrogacy will work with an agency, searching through dozens of databases to find a match. Making for a tedious and risky situation for the clients. To demonstrate the highest level of trust, privacy and security, the FRTYL […]