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If you’ve tuned into or read the news lately, you’ve probably seen a story about a data breach or a hacker gaining access to sensitive data. For companies that use sensitive data, cyber attacks should be a huge concern for your team, and something you’re actively striving to prevent. Here are four of the biggest cybersecurity threats your company might be up against, and find out what steps you can take to prevent these types of data breaches in the future.
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Does your company have a working and enforced data security policy? While you may have a few rules that you try to enforce here and there, it can be difficult to keep data safe without a comprehensive and coherent data security policy. As you’re coming up with the data security policy for your company, it’s important to keep a few key actions and procedures in mind. Explore the following actions and procedures that should be incorporated into your data security policy.
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Are you trying to select a new file sharing solution, but you have a few questions first? Explore these common questions about file sharing solutions and find out their answers.
As the programs you use to protect your information get more sophisticated, so does the malware designed to steal from them. Malware, or malicious software, is used by hackers to gain authorized access to data. Malware has been around for a while – think computer viruses – but methods are growing more advanced each day. Now, hackers use stealthy methods like Trojan horse software designed to look like a legitimate website or ransomware which requires users to pay a ransom while hackers hold their data hostage. You’ve probably seen numerous articles talking at length about the different ways to secure your data and protect yourself and your company. But, what happens if the damage is already done? Whether you’re cleaning up from a malware attack or you just want to be prepared for the worst, you need to have an plan for what to do when a breach occurs.
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It doesn’t matter what kind of business you’re running, what industry you’re operating in or what size your company is, the truth is NO organization is completely safe from the danger of security breaches. Protecting your business from the threats that face your critical data and information is a crucial effort -- and one that must be shared by your entire company. Every individual with access to your systems is either part of the problem or part of the solution. To get everyone on board with helping to prevent harmful, costly data breaches, it is essential to develop a documented data security policy, one that encompasses all of the necessary components.
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No business is safe from the computer security threats that permeate today’s digital world. As the technology you implement to run your enterprise becomes more advanced, so do the cyber criminals trying to exploit your systems. It can be a frightening and overwhelming reality for companies of all sizes and in all types of industries. A single security breach has the potential to endanger your critical data assets, incur immense costs and even put you out of business. In the face of these risks, what is your company doing to defend itself?
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50% of U.S. workers have a job that’s compatible with at least partial telework, and approximately 20-25% say they work remotely at some frequency, according to the latest statistics from Global Workplace Analytics. To say that the telecommuting movement is poised to be a short-lived one would be an incredibly misinformed statement. In fact, 80-90% of the U.S. workforce say they would like to telework at least part time, and studies show that employees are away from their desk 50-60% of the time. The business world has become a mobile environment, and with this reality comes the inherent risk of data security challenges.
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When it comes to cybersecurity for your organization, there are potential risks just about everywhere -- but there’s one that can be a real wildcard. We’re talking about your employees. In fact, anyone within your company could be opening up your business to dangerous, costly threats without even knowing it. And since one unexpected cyber attack has the power to bring your entire business to its knees, it’s essential to ensure that your data security policy includes effective strategies for mitigating the employee risk factor.
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Cyber and Data Security Government Compliance
As the world around us continues to get more dangerous on a daily basis, maintaining compliance with governing bodies like ITAR becomes all the more important. Short for “International Traffic in Arms Regulations,” ITAR is a set of standards that deals with information security involving any parties that handle technical data related to the manufacturing, the exporting and a general involvement with defense articles or services. In other words, data files shared between the U.S Military and its military contractors.
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If you're in the process of choosing a secure SFTP provider for your business, security in general is obviously one of your highest priorities. It isn't enough to just make all important files and other documents available to employees and clients at a moment's notice - you want to make sure that confidential information stays out of the hands of those with prying eyes at the same time. One of the single best ways to accomplish this is to use SSH-key authentication for SFTP instead of standard password authentication. This is something you'll want to look into for a wide range of different reasons.
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Cyber and Data Security Financial Compliance
One of the best chances that businesses have to prevent a catastrophic (and costly) data breach involves making sure that they remain compliant in the digital age. Maintaining compliance means paying close attention to not only file security, but privacy at the same time. Understanding PCI DSS compliance for file transfer always involves keeping a few key things in mind.
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