Small Business Data Security

Follow these 6 Steps To Stronger

Establish a Data Security Plan

• Outline actions to be taken during security breach scenarios.
• Define the data access rules for all employees.
• The plan should serve as the security rule book for the entire staff to follow, and it should be strictly enforced.

Educate and Train Your Employees

• Educate your employees about security risks.
• Train employees on everything from good password practices, to managing and dealing with unsolicited emails, data backup, and alerting IT to potential threats.

Establish a Data Storage Policy

• Create and follow a company-wide data storage policy outlining what data must be kept, and what data can be deleted.

Embrace the Mobile Workforce

• Do not allow mobile devices to access your network unless they comply with the company security policies you’ve defined.
• Make sure that mobile threat management is a part of your overall security solution.

Ensure the Highest Levels of Encryption

• Strong encryption is essential for data at rest AND data in transit.

Take a Multi-layered Approach

• A good data security solution should include tools that target both internal and external threats, attacks and malicious intent before they strike.
• Endpoint, server, network and mobile device protection are all critical for your business.

Most small businesses lack the resources to employ large IT staffs. A trusted IT partner can help develop a comprehensive data security solution for your company.

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