How to Provide Protection For Your Data

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In a world where personal information is a valuable commodity, safeguarding that data is a top issue for both individuals and companies of all sizes. One breach could expose customers to identity theft, financial harm, or even lawsuits. There are a variety of ways to safeguard personal information and avoid hacking.

TAKE STOCK

Create a strategy for storing sensitive data in your business’s files and computers only as long as it is necessary. This could involve taking inventory of devices that collect personal data, such as PIN pads and security cameras as well as identifying computer connections to external sources such as the internet, computers used by service providers to support your network, or digital copiers.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive data only to those who need it. This helps reduce the possibility of the threat of an insider attack or loss from hackers. Pro tip: Use a principle called least privilege. For new accounts, you should provide the lowest access level to sensitive data. Increase this privilege as the account gains seniority or the job requirement increases.

LOCK IT

Make sure that passwords are strong, complex and unique. Passwords that are easy to guess can be hacked and used for an unauthorised access within a matter of minutes. Also, don’t send passwords in plain text via email and be sure to encrypt any file that contains confidential or private information.