The ever growing collection of personal data, more remote access and the prevalence of crime, such as identity theft, etc., create vulnerabilities. Many businesses face a continuous challenge in protecting sensitive information especially with the advent of new technology as there are plenty of  threats that  can come from employees, bad software, faulty hardware and numerous other sources. It is therefore essential that effective data protection policies and practices are in place, combined with vigilance and strong governance at all levels in the organization, to ensure data protection is taken seriously.

When it comes to protecting the information, the digital era has brought with it exposure to more threats from different directions than ever before. Organizations have realized that the investment required to provide information protection is far less than the cost derived from lack of information availability and accessibility. The main forms of data protection are usually available in the antivirus software, firewalls and data encryption, etc., but this form of protection is not enough today. It has become necessary to invest in additional security software, depending on the sensitivity of data. With only the basic protection, data can be easily accessed by  anyone, however in the case of hackers or identity thieves there is a larger risk of data being misused.

Data protection can be a convoluted aspect of your business as storing, transporting, processing and handling personal information is an organization’s responsibility. There is therefore a need for  adequate steps to be  taken to ensure that this is done with confidence and efficiency. All security risks need to be managed effectively, collectively and proportionately, to achieve a secure and confident working environment. Organizations need to primarily evaluate all its data to determine levels of importance and create an effective data protection strategy. Most enterprises  today have become dependent on the efficiency and security of their data and advanced data protection solutions can effectively prevent data loss.   

To mitigate these security threats partner with a service provider who can exercise adequate risk management frameworks and also help organizations identify and protect confidential information. This is done by building a governance framework, and implementing an effective data protection strategy, as well as a comprehensive analysis of data flow within and between organizational processes. While protecting your IT infrastructure and your data may be one of the most difficult tasks your organization faces, it is imperative to deploy a comprehensive data protection framework across the information Lifecycle.

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