Don’t Breach Your Information Security

Posted on Mar 1 2017 - 6:21pm by Editorial Staff

All types of businesses have all sorts of information which either needs to be protected, or does not need to be protected. Information that does not need to be protected can include aspects such as: the company’s contact details, the company’s registered trademarks, the policies and procedures that the company uses, and other information such as the company’s registered office or where other offices are based. Information that does need to be protected, and as such should be protected carefully, can include: passwords for the company’s IT software, details of clients/customers/investors, the passwords for external software (such as an online drive) which tends to hold vital and sensitive information, bank details of the company and any sensitive information of outsourced companies or freelancers.

If sensitive information is not protected to the capacity that it should be protected to, this can and does lead to data breaches such as aspects of financial information being accessed by external sources – and when financial data has been hacked into, this can put any company in a vulnerable and precarious position. Therefore, it is essential that a company puts the right security measures in place to enable it to run smoothly, without hitches, and also secures the company minimal chance of it becoming subject to a data breach. Data breaches can lead to lawsuits being filed, especially if the breach is a big one, and some companies choose to opt for the services of a criminal defense attorney, to ensure their case is pursued professionally and handled in the right manner. It is important to sort any breaches with care and to handle them sensitively – we have all heard or read the news stories about companies being hacked and the repercussions that can happen afterwards.

To secure any sensitive data, a company should take the time to put the correct measures and policies in place where employees can follow them easily. If employees know how to handle sensitive data, and where to store it, this heavily reduces the risk of potential leaks. Storing data in online cloud platforms is a good idea, as this enables all relevant employees to access data when needed – from wherever they are. However, with cloud platforms, it is important that they are well secured, password protected and – if need be – have folders within folders so that it is harder for any hacks to take place.

When it comes to information such as clients/customers/investors personal data, these should be stored somewhere which can only be accessed through intricate systems. One way to protect such data is to change the password on a daily basis, with only the relevant employees being notified of the password. Try not to store this sort of data in cloud platforms; it may be more beneficial to store such data in computer systems, which are hidden and secured with various measures. Losing such data, or having it breached, can lead to serious trouble for companies and could leave an otherwise strong reputation in tatters.

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