The Importance Of Data Security Heading Into 2023

The importance of protecting your data and from unauthorized access, disclosure and use cannot be overstated. Cybersecurity and data security keeps your personal and company data safe from malicious threats. Strikeworks strives to simplify the process of network security with a proactive approach, defending organizations around the clock. 

Data security includes financial data on your business, customers and clients, management, and more. It includes the names and addresses of employees, business partners, customers, and clients. This information in the wrong hands can be used to commit crimes or online fraud, compromise projects, lock businesses out of their own systems, steal your data and launch ransomware attacks. The cost to recover from cyber attacks in terms of money and reputation can be enormous. 

When it comes to infrastructure, cybersecurity, and risk management, it is crucial to have high quality plans and processes in place. With customized solutions and quick response times, data breaches and malware outbreaks are mitigated almost immediately, avoiding serious security breaches and business losses. 

Common types of data breaches include unauthorized access, application attacks, and theft or loss of personal information. Every organization faces different challenges in protecting its most valuable assets: people and data. Simple steps to ensure minimum security include strong passwords, regular updates, encryption, secure server and shared resources, privacy policy and backup copies of your data, as well as firewalls, antivirus software, employee education and cyberattack preparedness. 

All passwords should be unique and difficult to guess, with no personal information included. Software must be updated with the latest security features to keep operating systems safe from attack. Shared resources should be password protected, with access limited to authorized users. Sensitive information needs to be encrypted. 

A secure server is necessary to keep your information safe and protect it from theft or destruction. It should be inaccessible to unauthorized persons, located in a safe place, and handled by a provider with years of experience in IT security and solutions. The latest security updates and software must be installed on the server, with encryption technology to protect data. 

In the event of a cyber or ransomware attack, it is critical your data is backed up. Ransomware and cyber-attack response plans will minimize the impact on your business operations and reputation. Policies must be in place to protect your employee’s personal data. Firewall software should be installed on all computer servers, with up-to-date antivirus software on all employee computers. 

Companies must educate employees regarding data security, so they understand the risks in leaving personal information unprotected. They must be aware of the legal repercussions of sharing and/or mishandling confidential information. A response team should be well versed in business protocols for data security cyberattacks. 

Prioritizing protection is more critical now than ever. Responsible companies need the most advanced tools and procedures to protect valuable data from theft and unauthorized access. It is worth investing in high quality cybersecurity and infrastructure security with experts who have in-depth knowledge and experience across a wide range of industries and organizations to keep systems and data safe. 

Strikeworks Solutions provides extensive cybersecurity for Los Angeles and Orange County organizations. We have the tools and techniques to meet all business requirements, safeguarding and supporting systems so that you can focus on growing your business.