There are many ways someone can use to try and steal a companies data. One of those ways is to try and access information through your employees. This article from Travelers discusses 5 things you and your employees can do to help safeguard your company information. Enjoy the article and give us a call with any questions you have or help with any of your IT needs.
Source: travelers.com | Re-Post Arete Technology Systems 11/8/2018 –
A data breach could turn into a catastrophic event for any company, especially for small businesses that may not be prepared for this emerging threat. The 2015 Symantec Internet Security Threat Report found that 60% of all targeted attacks struck small- to mid-sized companies. As a business owner or an employee, there are a number of preventive steps you can take to help keep your company’s data secure. The most important place to start is to know the common causes of data breaches and how to avoid them before the damage is done.
You may think data breaches are mainly caused by outsiders hacking into the system. While that scenario is the one that makes headlines in the media, the fact is that employee error, such as a lost or stolen computer or mobile device, or downloading malicious software, can also lead to data loss or a data breach incident. Train your employees to better understand these risks to help protect your company’s data.
Following are some safety steps, including how to help protect your workspace, stay safer when receiving email and create strong passwords.
1. Protect Data at Your Work Space
If you step away from your desk while you are in the middle of a project that includes sensitive business information, take some precautions to protect company data from visitors or others who are not authorized to see that information. Remember these simple tips for keeping your workspaces secure: