Data Security: 10 Corporate Security Measures | Wimi
For any company, data security is a major issue. Indeed, there were an average of 200,000 cyberattacks per day during 2016 and the numbers continue to increase. A single breach can seriously affect your business and this was verified during May 2017 global cyberattack which has affected more than 200,000 victims in at least 150 countries.
Keeping your data safe is therefore a priority for your business. To help you in this process, this article summarizes the 10 data security measures that you can apply in your company but also at home!
1. Set up strong passwords
The first measure we are going to tell you about is very easy to implement, for each password you create, put uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols in it. The longer the password is, the more secure it will be. It's also obvious not to use your birthday or personal information and to change the password regularly.
2. Install a firewall
To protect your network, setting up firewalls is an initiative to take. They are essential since they control incoming and outgoing Internet traffic.
3. Think of antiviruses
Antiviruses and anti-walmares are also a must when it comes to data protection. They are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and eliminate viruses, malware, and Trojan horses.
4. Update regularly
Your computer needs to be updated regularly and so should your software. Having the latest versions will allow your data to be more secure.
5. Secure all laptops
The fact that these computers are portable means that there is a greater chance that they will be stolen. Therefore, it is important to take appropriate security measures for all these computers. You can encrypt them, so without the right password, the data on your devices will be unreadable.
6. But also mobile phones
Cell phones are even more easily stolen than laptops, but they are just as important to a society. Like laptops, phones can be encrypted, you can also put in a strong password, an automatic closure, and an erasure process in case the laptop is lost or stolen.
7. Schedule backups
You can automate or set up backups of your data on external hard drives or on the cloud to make sure you don't lose anything. The correct frequency is once a week. You can also use the Wimi secure collaboration solution that centralizes documents in one place and allows you to share them with your team, customers, partners or suppliers.
8. Monitor regularly
Data, software and technologies are constantly evolving and new security solutions are emerging. Keep an eye out and find out.
9. Be smart with email and navigation
Installing applications, software, downloading documents, opening emails, and clicking on links can easily infect your computer and network. Pay attention to security sources and alerts.
10. Educate your employees about data security
Prevention is the best way to keep all of your data safe. Knowledgeable employees will be more attentive and more careful.
