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How to Provide Protection For Your Data

In a time when personal data is an extremely valuable commodity, safeguarding that data is a top concern for both individuals as well as businesses of all sizes. A single breach could expose customers to financial loss, identity theft or even lawsuits. Fortunately, there are many ways to safeguard personal information and help prevent hacking and theft.

TAKE STOCK

Review the amount of sensitive information your company holds in computer files and on servers, and make a plan to keep it only the amount of time that is needed. This could involve taking inventory of devices that collect personal data, such as PIN pads and security cameras and identifying computer connections to external sources such as the internet, computers employed by service providers to support your network, or digital copiers.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive data to those who require it. This helps reduce the possibility of an insider threat or loss from hackers. Pro tip: Use a principle called least privilege. Provide new accounts with the lowest access level to sensitive information and then increase that privilege as the account grows in seniority or the job requirement grows.

Then, LOCK IT

Be sure that your 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. Don’t send passwords in plain text via email and be certain to secure any file that contains private or confidential information.