How to Provide Protection For Your Data

In a world where personal data is now a valuable commodity and the need to protect it is an important concern for both companies and individuals of all sizes. A single breach can expose clients to identity theft, financial damage or even lawsuits. Fortunately, there are many methods that can be employed to safeguard personal information as well as prevent hacking or theft.

TAKE STOCK

Take stock of the amount of sensitive data your company holds in computer files and on servers and create a plan to only keep it for as long as is necessary. This could include taking stock of devices that record information, such as PIN pads and surveillance cameras, as well 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 information to those who need access to it. This helps reduce the risk of an insider attack or hacker loss. Pro tip: Apply a principle called least privilege. New accounts should be given the lowest level of access to sensitive data. Then increase that privilege as the account grows in years of experience or the job requirements grows.

THEN LOCK IT

Passwords should be secure and complex. Simple passwords can be hacked and used for unauthorized access in seconds. Don’t send passwords via email in plain text and secure all files that contain confidential or private data.

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