How to Provide Protection For Your Data

In a world in which personal data is an extremely valuable commodity, safeguarding that data is a major concern for both individuals and companies of all sizes. A single breach could expose customers to identity theft or other financial harm and expose companies to fines, reputational damage and even lawsuits. There are a myriad of ways to safeguard personal information and help prevent hacking and theft.

TAKE STOCK

Consider the amount of sensitive data your company holds in files and on computers and come up with a plan to only keep it for the amount of time that is needed. This could include taking inventory of devices that store data, such as PIN pads and cameras for surveillance. It could also include identifying connections between computers and external sources, like the internet and computers that are used to support your network by service providers, or even a digital copier.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive information to those who require it. This reduces the risk of an insider attack or loss to hackers. Pro tip: Apply the principle of least privilege. This means that you grant new accounts the lowest level of access to sensitive information, but increasing that privilege only as they grow in seniority or work-related necessity.

THEN LOCK IT

Make sure your passwords are secure, complex, and unique. Passwords that are easy to guess can be hacked and used to gain unauthorized access in seconds. Also, don’t send passwords in plain text via email, and make sure to encrypt any file that contains sensitive or private information.

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