As an owner of a company You collect and store sensitive information about your employees and customers. While you might think only large corporations are the victims of cyberattacks, 60% of data breaches target small-sized businesses.
A single violation can cost you millions of dollars in settlements and fines. It can also end the loyalty of your customers. It could also harm the reputation of your business and remove you from business.
There is no one-size fits all data room service that will be available for corporations solution to securing data but there are essential things that all businesses can do in order to reduce risks and protect itself from threats like malware or phishing attacks, as well as data loss. By investing in strong passwords, locking up important paperwork and offering security training to your employees will make it harder for attackers to gain access to your data.
Regularly conduct risk assessments. This will help you identify weaknesses and prioritize your security efforts. Create a Comprehensive Security Policy. Create clear guidelines for access, data handling and what to do in the event of is a breach. Secure sensitive data to make it inaccessible to unauthorised users while in transit or at rest. Dispose of unneeded information: Consider policies that instruct employees on how to sanitize or replace sensitive information (like degaussing or digital shredding) to ensure that it is not accessible to those who should not.
By following these tips by following these suggestions, you can create a solid foundation for an efficient and secure infrastructure that will ensure your business continuity prior to, during and after an attack by hackers. Book a free consultation with our Cybersecurity and IT expert to learn more about creating the best plan for your specific business needs.