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Data breaches and cyber attacks can cause significant disruptions in the business, both internally as externally. They can lead to lost revenue due to unhappy customers, legal action by regulatory agencies and reputational damage. However, it’s important keep in mind that these risks are usually preventable with right security measures in place.
In order to ensure the safety of the information it stores, companies must adhere to specific laws and regulations. These laws and regulations can be specific to a particular area, like GDPR in the EU or a particular industry, like HIPAA in America. But they must exist no matter the size or extent of an organization’s operations.
These regulations and rules often include things like encryption of sensitive data sent via public networks, protecting the security of employees through checking references or conducting background checks on applicants for employment, and only collecting data that is essential to business processes. They may also require encryption on laptops or portable storage devices. They might even include policies that prohibit the use of software that is not approved by the company, as this increases the likelihood of data breaches and malware infections.
Furthermore, businesses must be aware of the complete lifecycle of data as well as the way it moves through the network. A data map can assist you accomplish this. It will show the location where data is situated and who has access. Data should be only collected for the purpose of operational use, and should not be stored longer than what is needed. This reduces the risk of data security breaches. Zero Trust architecture is a way of tackling cybersecurity that can benefit businesses, because it enforces the principle of never putting any trust in any device or user until they are verified.