08 8 月 How to Provide Protection For Your Data

In a world where personal information has become a valuable commodity, protecting it is a top concern for businesses of all sizes. One breach can expose customers to identity theft and other financial harm and could expose companies to penalties, reputational harm and even lawsuits. Luckily, there are numerous ways to safeguard personal information and help prevent hacking and theft.

TAKE STOCK

Make a plan for storing sensitive information within your company’s computers and files only for when it is necessary. This could include taking inventory of devices that record information, such as PIN pad and cameras for surveillance. It could also include the identification of connections between computers and external sources like the internet and computers that are used to support your network by service providers, or digital copier.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive data to those who require it. This helps reduce the possibility of insider threats or losses from hackers. Pro tip: Stick to a principle called least bad records management privilege. Provide new accounts with the lowest level of access to sensitive data. Increase the privileges as the account grows in seniority or the job requirement increases.

It’s locked IT

Make sure your passwords are secure, complex, and unique. Simple passwords can be hacked, and used for an unauthorised access within a matter of minutes. Do not send passwords via email in plain text. And encrypt all files that contain confidential or private data.