How to Provide Protection For Your Data

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In an age where personal data has become a valuable commodity and is now an essential concern for all individuals and businesses of all sizes. One breach can expose customers to identity theft, as well as other financial damage, and it can expose businesses to penalties, reputational harm, and even lawsuits. Luckily, there are numerous methods to safeguard personal information and prevent hacking and theft.

TAKE STOCK

Create a strategy for storing sensitive data in your business’s computers and files only until it’s required. This could include taking inventory of devices that record information, like PIN pads and surveillance cameras, as well the identification of connections between computers and external sources, like the internet computers used to run your network by service providers, or digital copier.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive information only to those who require it. This helps reduce the possibility of insider threats or losses from hackers. Pro tip: Stick to the principle of least privilege by granting new accounts the lowest level of access to sensitive data, and increasing that privilege only as they gain seniority or work-related necessity.

It’s locked IT

Passwords must be secure, complex and unique. Passwords that are easy to guess can be compromised within a matter of seconds and used to gain unauthorized access. Don’t send passwords by email in plain text. Also, secure all files that contain confidential or private information.

Written by Roberto Contreras