In a world where personal information has become an invaluable commodity security is an important concern for both businesses of all sizes. A single breach could expose clients to financial loss, identity theft or even lawsuits. There are many ways to safeguard personal information from hacking and to prevent it from being stolen.

TAKE STOCK

Create a strategy for storing sensitive information within your company’s computers and files only for as long as it is essential. This could involve taking inventory of devices that collect personal information, such as PIN pads and security cameras, as well as identifying computer connections to external sources like the internet or the computers that are used by service providers to help support your network, or digital copiers.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive information to those who require it. This reduces the risk of an insider attack or hacker loss. Pro tip: Apply the principle of least privilege by granting new accounts the lowest level of access to sensitive data, and increasing the privilege only when they rise in rank or job necessity.

It’s locked IT

Passwords should be strong and complex. Simple passwords can be hacked and used to gain an unauthorised access within a matter of minutes. Do not send passwords via emails in plain text. You should also encrypt all files that contain confidential or private data.

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