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With the development of digital technologies, the protection of information, especially personal information, is becoming an important aspect of human and business security.
Data leakage can lead to unpredictable consequences, and they can not always be called positive. Suffice it to recall the global scandal with the published confidential information in Wikileaks. Insider information easily destroys financial markets, and a person's personal data published in the public domain makes his life hell. Hacker attacks on computer systems, sale of information about borrowers to collection agencies, industrial and computer espionage lead to the understanding that unauthorized access to information in the digital world can turn into serious problems in the real world.
Why it is so important
The protection of digital information and control over its distribution are directly related to such concepts as security and privacy, the meanings of which are often confused. Confidentiality is the right to control the dissemination of information, and security is its protection from any threats, including illegal access. Security and privacy are considered two aspects of the same phenomenon called "the right to be free from interference". If a person or organization is collecting information, they must openly state for what purpose this is being done, what data will be used and where it will be transferred.
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However, it often happens that a person himself leaves his personal data unknowingly and voluntarily, and this data can be transferred to attackers later. Names and surnames, addresses, phone numbers and bank cards of millions of users "walk" freely on the Internet, making their owners an easy target for cybercriminals. The situation is the same in business: e-commerce is growing in scale, data protection is becoming more in demand every day. It is no longer enough to simply put passwords on computers and prevent employees from downloading software from third-party sites. The scale of the problem is so great that it is necessary to turn to specialists involved in IT security. |
First steps towards data security
Large companies have entire departments or divisions that ensure the protection and confidentiality of information, while small ones cannot always afford to have an IT specialist on staff. And even if trained personnel are available, their competencies are not always enough to counter threats to data security.
It is better to enlist the support of reputable IT support and security companies that have vast experience and keep track of all the latest trends in this industry. For example, specialists from VESTA UNION GROUP S.R.L. will evaluate the company's existing levels of cybersecurity, and then offer several solutions that maximally protect data arrays from unauthorized access.
What do IT professionals advise to get started before building a strong wall to protect your data?
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Everything is in your hands
It is unlikely that a modern business can do without a website or page in social networks, electronic document management or a database of counterparties. How to protect sensitive data? Experts recommend doing the following:
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To strengthen the physical security of data. Paper carriers with information are sent to a file cabinet under a secure lock. Computer files are sent to a database that stores information about who opened and worked on the document and when. It is worth limiting the number of employees who can work with personal data, or keeping a strict record of such persons. |
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To organize electronic security. Monitor all devices, especially those with Internet access, check security software, update it if necessary. Install programs to encrypt personal data before sending it to third parties over public networks. |
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Authentication of all accesses to confidential information. Simply put, it is necessary to come up with such passwords for employees to enter a computer or the Internet that can hardly be cracked. If possible, it is better to install multi-factor authentication. Block those who enter the wrong password too often. |
What the appeal to specialists provides
Each company has its own business needs, and IT security experts will develop a robust protection plan tailored specifically to specific business needs. Therefore, the preliminary protection methods described above do not eliminate the need to entrust the important work of data protection to the professionals of VESTA UNION GROUP S.R.L.
- Specialists will provide all the security and privacy features of the data owned by the company. This will ensure that inside information will not be disclosed, and will also increase the level of reputation.
- Staff will be focused on running the company's core business, without wasting time on data security issues. This will allow using various resources for work, including Internet platforms and digital databases in the public domain.
- A business that cares about data privacy increases its status and loyalty in the eyes of partners and customers, and becomes more attractive to investors.
- The risk of confidential data leakage is reduced, as a result, the company will not have the cost of losing information or compensating customers, as well as restoring reputation.
There is no universal approach to ensuring data security in the world. That is why turning to specialists who will develop protection specifically for a specific type of business and information used will save a company much more money than trying to install free or inexpensive data protection systems on employee devices on their own. Experienced cybercriminals can easily bypass all these barriers, and only security experts can protect you from serious troubles and even litigation related to data leakage.
