Eight Dos and Don’ts of Data Security Everyone Should Know
Welcome to the post-pandemic world where digitization, remote work, and cloud migration have become the norm. Such is the state of the new normal that increased collaborations, data access, and workspace management are all being carried out on the internet with limited or almost no physical content.
However, post-pandemic digitization has also become a cause of concern for many organizations that have dealt with data breaches in the last two years. Therefore, the need to understand data security and adhere to practices that ensure the safety of an organization’s data is essential.
Dos and Don’ts of Data Security
Here are eight basic dos and don’ts of data security that everyone working in an organization should know of. To not become a target of over 30 million yearly cyberattacks, every individual should follow these practices.
Do Use Data Responsibly
Misuse of data or improper dissemination of confidential information can result in heavy fines in many parts of the world. Therefore, businesses should understand the importance of maintaining data security and only utilize it for the intended purpose. Unnecessary sharing of data, negligence in deleting redundant data, and other such human errors are threats to data security.
Do Invest in Employee Training
Human error is one of the most common reasons for data breaches. Therefore to improve data security, organizations must invest in training their employees. From basic guidelines on using ‘HTTPS’ domain websites to a more specific education about phishing links and malware, employee training is essential to protect data.
Do Update, Backup, and Monitor
Regular security updates, cloud-based backup, and end-user monitoring to identify intruders are some of the practices that firms need to practice. All these acts can prevent cyberattacks and preserve millions of dollars worth of confidential data.
Do Opt for Cloud Computing
Another thing that industry leaders have opted for is cloud migration. Cloud service providers ensure data security by implementing rigorous strategies and firewalls. In addition, efficiently managing heaps of data in-house is nearly impossible for organizations with other expertise.
Don’t Leave Computers Logged in
Never ever leave your computers logged in or choose to remember passwords for official links. This is a caution one must take at home, in cafés, or even at work.
Don’t Give Install Apps without Diligence
Installing apps on work computers should be done after the IT department’s approval. Companies need to adopt a stricter policy in this regard.
Don’t Compromise Work Devices
Owing to the virtual work nature, a lot of people use personal websites on work computers. This puts the company’s data at risk if a malicious link affects the system.
Don’t Use Public Wi-Fi for Work
Wireless spells danger. Therefore, never use work computers on public Wi-Fi and opt for secure connections or private wireless devices.
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