Protecting your data is sometimes easy and sometimes easier said than done. Many businesses – particularly small businesses – don’t know if or how they’re leaking data. A recent study found that 58 percent of companies don’t know how much data their employees share externally. And that’s just the beginning of the problem.
Businesses must adhere to various IT compliance regulations, depending on the industry in which they operate. Laws can be complex and may vary between regions, so businesses need to understand the specific requirements of their industry. Noncompliance can result in significant penalties.
Technology has become an essential part of business operations, and a growing number of industries are wholly reliant on technology for their day-to-day operations. This reliance on technology means that businesses generate more data than ever before. As a result, companies must have the means to access and store this data securely and efficiently, moving data security to the front of any technology conversation.
IT is not something that you acquire as an afterthought. If you buy the wrong technology, your business may be stuck with a system that is not powerful enough, too complex, or isn’t compatible with other systems, and it will cost you money to upgrade or replace. The wrong IT purchase can also take up valuable resources that could be used for other business tasks.
The cloud is a convenient alternative way to store data. It’s accessible from anywhere, and you can share files with other people. But is it safe? There have been some incidents of nefarious actors hacking into cloud accounts and stealing information. The inherent security of cloud storage platforms has also been called into question. In recent years, we’ve seen several high-profile cases of cloud storage services being compromised.
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