{"id":4344,"date":"2022-02-22T18:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobotalk.com\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:13:26","slug":"data-security-6-practical-tips-for-keeping-business-data-secure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobotalk.com\/BLOG\/data-security-6-practical-tips-for-keeping-business-data-secure\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Security: 6 Practical Tips For Keeping Business Data Secure"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_4344\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"4344\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxIDEiIHdpZHRoPSIxIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZpMC53cC5jb20lMkZrb2JvdGFsay5jb20lMkZCTE9HJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnBsdWdpbnMlMkZwYWdlLXZpZXdzLWNvdW50JTJGYWpheC1sb2FkZXItMnguZ2lmJTNGcmVzaXplJTNEMTYlMjUyQzE2JTI2c3NsJTNEMSIgZGF0YS13PSIxIiBkYXRhLWg9IjEiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" border=0 \/><noscript data-spai=\"1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_lossy+ret_img+to_webp\/i0.wp.com\/kobotalk.com\/BLOG\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif?resize=16%2C16&ssl=1\" data-spai-egr=\"1\" border=0 \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Whether your business is a huge corporation or is just start-up, web threats and data theft may cause major interruptions to your day-to-day operations. Not only is it a threat to your productivity, but it also spells trouble for your finances, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/security\/data-breach\">the average cost of data breaches is USD 4.24 million<\/a>. Hence, you must pay attention to data security.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re leaving your business vulnerable to these attacks without sufficient security processes and procedures in place. At best, these breaches are just an inconvenience that you can fix in half a day. However, at worst, they can be irreparable, <a href=\"https:\/\/kobotalk.com\/BLOG\/10-things-an-entrepreneur-must-do-to-avoid-business-failure\/\">something that will lead to a business failure.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Investing in <a href=\"https:\/\/nightfall.ai\/slack-dlp-for-your-org-2\">long-term data security<\/a> is critical if you want to secure business continuity. Below are six practical strategies your organization can employ to keep your data safe.<\/p>\n<h2>#1. Formulate A Clear Data Security Strategy and Write It Down<\/h2>\n<p>Rather than hazy policies and procedures that can easily be misinterpreted, it is critical for your business to have written IT security and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanta.com\/guides\/compliance-risk-management\">compliance risk management<\/a> strategies that are clear and comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure that it not only explains how to safeguard data and resources but also what to do if something goes wrong. An incident-response strategy assures you&#8217;ll be one step ahead of the situation, rather than reacting recklessly in the heat of the moment, which might only make matters worse.<\/p>\n<h2>#2. Consistently Educate Your Employees<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbestechcouncil\/2021\/09\/13\/how-likely-is-your-employee-to-cause-a-data-breach\/?sh=37e9c9792c63\">85% of data breaches<\/a> have some sort of human aspect. No matter how much you trust your staff; they can still be the source of your security troubles.\u00a0 Offer regular training programs for new and existing employees. Those who handle private data can&#8217;t do it safely unless they have the expertise to take all the necessary precautions and adhere to the established security protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Organize an onboarding training program to assist anyone new to the company in mastering the requirements for secure data handling. Allow your employees who need to brush up on their data security fundamentals access to the same program.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it would be helpful if you gave them the resources to <a href=\"https:\/\/junilearning.com\/paths\/coding\">learn and explore web security design<\/a>. You can also ask them to do frequent IT audits to ensure that everyone is following the correct procedures.<\/p>\n<h2>#3. Defend Yourself Against Malware<\/h2>\n<p>Protect your data by safeguarding your PCs and network against viruses\u2014especially malware. Malware is malicious software that may cause huge data loss as it swarms onto vulnerable PCs without you even realizing it.<\/p>\n<p>You can protect your business by doing the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use Your Firewall. <\/strong>While it isn&#8217;t enough on its own, it is your data\u2019s first line of defense, so use it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activate PC Security. <\/strong>Advanced security software secures your machine or network without sacrificing speed and performance. Look for protection that can handle identity theft, suspicious websites, and hackers all at once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Your Emails Clean. <\/strong>Anti-spam software guards against unsolicited emails, which can pose a risk to employees and cause disruptions. With the right measures, you can stop them in their tracks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>#4. Control Who Has Access to Any Sensitive Data You Own or Collect<\/h2>\n<p>Some businesses have already switched to remote collaboration.\u00a0 Others use a hybrid approach that includes both in-office and at-home work. When it comes to enhanced security and data protection, you need to know exactly who has access to your most sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p>Do all of your workers have equal access to all of your company&#8217;s files on the cloud? Is it possible for all of them to read your virtual mailbox?<\/p>\n<p>Controlling access to consumer data and any sensitive business information is a critical step in securing them. First and foremost, implement two-factor authentication for all data access. Ensure that passwords and other sensitive information are only accessible to those who require them. There is no need for you to give the same level of access to everyone in your organization.<\/p>\n<p>Protect your business from internal breaches as well. Make sure to manage who can view, edit, or delete sensitive information.<\/p>\n<h2>#5. Keep Your Software and Systems Up-To-Date<\/h2>\n<p>Hackers love to scan a network or website to see what version of the software it&#8217;s operating on. If it\u2019s running on older and more vulnerable versions, it can be attacked easily. You can avoid this from ever happening by updating device security settings, operating systems, office chat software, project management tools, and other software to their most recent versions.<\/p>\n<p>To further protect against possible risks, set any patches and improvements to update automatically in the background.<\/p>\n<h2>#6. Encrypt Absolutely Everything<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget about encryption!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the last and best defense you have against your data being read while it\u2019s in transit over the internet. Encryption is powerful because even if hackers disclose, copy, and escape with a thousand lines of consumer data; they will have nothing if your database is encrypted. As long as they don\u2019t have the encryption key, even a successful hacker will only find a thousand lines of unintelligible nonsense.<\/p>\n<p>Obtain a security certificate and ensure that communication to and from your website is encrypted using SSL. This is crucial, especially if your company operates a website or service where users transfer information to you.<\/p>\n<p>Many computers nowadays support whole disk encryption for your personal files and folders, which can keep your information safe just in case your computer gets lost or stolen. You may also keep your online data safe by using cloud storage companies that feature end-to-end encryption.<\/p>\n<h3>Secure Your Data to Protect Your Business<\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of how quickly cybercriminals develop their abilities and the equipment they use, your company needs to become more and more efficient at securing the data they\u2019re after. At the end of the day, safeguarding your business&#8217;s information is the only way to grow your business in today&#8217;s digitally driven world, secure your clients\u2019 sensitive information, and ensure that you&#8217;re competitive enough to advance in your field.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Whether your business is a huge corporation or is just start-up, web threats and data theft may cause major interruptions to your day-to-day operations. 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