Don’t Rely On Luck! Secure Your Data!

In today’s busy technology, data is the heart of every organization. No matter how big or small your organization protecting and securing data is vital. Securing data is your ticket to gaining customers’ trust, and business growth, and preventing costly data breach incidents.

What is Data Security?

Data security refers to the protection of sensitive information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Having strong data security measures in place is crucial for each organization. This will ensure effectiveness, business compliance, business continuity, and data breaches.

You don’t need a four-leaf clover to protect your data. Cybercrime rates are skyrocketing and cybercriminals are getting hungrier to get your pot of gold.

7 Tips To Secure Your Business Fast:

1. Use Multifactor Authentication – This tool can stop up to 99% of password-based cybercrime.
2. Increase Security Awareness – Companies with regular training experience 70% fewer cybersecurity incidents.
3. Build Your Cyber Resilience – 51% of businesses experienced disruption from cyberattacks. Make sure backup policies are deployed for all your business data and test your recovery strategy at regular intervals.
4. Don’t Get Tricked by Phishing – More than 80% of all cyberattacks are phishing-based. Implement an email security solution that will identify and quarantine phishing emails before they get to employee’s inboxes
5. Practice Good Password Habits – 81% of data breaches are caused by poor password security. Ensure your staff knows and follows strong password practices.
6. Avoid Unpleasant Surprises – Over 60% of the information on the dark web can harm business. Put a dark web monitoring solution in place and get alerted when compromised credentials are found.
7. Beware of Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk – About 60% of data breaches are caused by third-party or supply chain vulnerabilities. To minimize risk, use a dark web monitoring service to keep tabs not just on your business credentials but also on those suppliers and partners.

Protecting and securing your confidential data is the fundamental solution to keep your business away from cybercriminals. It is your business’ responsibility to protect the data that was entrusted to you by your customers. Following the 7 tips we have provided will give you the edge and peace of mind that you are doing the right thing in protecting your data. Paul Jackson, CEO and Cybersecurity Specialist along with his team at Jackson Technologies will continue its campaign and promote Security Awareness to businesses in all aspects.

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