Whether you’re a large scale company or a small business just trying to get by, data breaches have the ability to devastate your business’s livelihood, the confidential information of staff and clients and the reputation of your company. More and more common, the nation has seen a number of large-scale breaches in the last year alone. Companies are now being forced to compete with hackers for their revenue and privacy. With this increase in cyber threats, companies have started to awaken to the need for a foolproof security plan. Passwords and firewalls are no longer good enough.
If you’re looking to increase the security of your company’s data, read on for our top three tips for data protection.
Three Tips For Data Protection
- Annual Security Audits: Knowledge is power. An annual security audit is a measurable assessment of your company’s security policies. Every aspect of your company’s security practices should be assessed, tested and evaluated for effectiveness. Furthermore, all Internet-facing systems should undergo a scan for vulnerability at least quarterly.
- Appoint A Chief Information Security Officer: We all know that things fall through the cracks. We are busy doing our day-to-day jobs to grow our business, and security tasks can fall by the wayside. Appointing a chief information security officer and putting him or her in charge of all security management and processes is the best way to keep protecting your business as a top priority.
- Don’t Skimp On Updated Technology: The technology to prevent security breaches exists but far too many businesses try to cut costs by skimping on updating their technology. As with all business decisions, this is a cost-benefit analysis and, for most businesses, it boils down to the fact that cost of a company-wide data breach is greater than the cost of updated technology.
Turning To Data Centers For Security Management
Managing the security of your business is a complex and non-stop job. Software exists to put the power to protect your business at your fingertips, but you need to have the knowledge, time, and interest in utilizing these applications. If you’re simply too busy running your business and growing your company to be able to properly protect your site, call Volico at 888-865-4261 to speak with a customer service representative about our data protection services. Our team of dedicated hosting providers and technicians will install top of the line security software, monitor your site for intrusions, and notify you immediately when suspicious activity is detected while working to solve the problem for you. Let us do what we do best while you grow your business.
