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For businesses of all sizes, data integrity and availability are crucial for success. As reliance on data increases, so do the risks from cyberthreats and breaches that threaten business continuity. Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality is among the most important responsibilities of organizations trusted with gathering and retaining data.

Key Considerations for Data Security

With consideration and planning, securing data is achievable with the right steps:

Enhance Data Backups

Regularly back up your data to a secure off-site location, such as cloud storage, that complies with SOC 2 standards. This ensures data recovery if local or primary systems are compromised. Off-site cloud storage should enable quick server activation and remote access for efficient data recovery.

Implement Data Encryption

Sensitive data should be encrypted, both during transmission and while at rest using strong algorithms like Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). This makes data unreadable to unauthorized individuals without the decryption key.

Develop Access Controls

Limit access to sensitive information via Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to ensure only authorized personnel can access critical data.

Secure Remote Work

Secure remote access by using VPNs for safe connections, secure remote desktop protocols, and strong password policies.

Adopt Incident Response Plan

Create a detailed incident response plan that includes roles, communication methods, and recovery steps for handling a data breach or cyberattack.

Perform Continuous Monitoring

Use tools like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for continuous IT system monitoring and proactive threat detection.

Advocate Employee Training

Regularly train employees on security best practices including phishing awareness, understanding social engineering, and device security.

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