In a world where personal data has become a vital commodity and is now a top concern for individuals and businesses of all sizes. A single breach can expose clients to identity theft, financial damage, or even lawsuits. There are a variety of methods that can be employed to protect personal information and help prevent hacking and theft.

TAKE STOCK

Consider the amount of sensitive data your company has in its files and on computers and come up with a plan to keep it only as long as necessary. This could include a review of devices that gather personal information, like PIN pads and security cameras as well as the identification of computer connections to external sources such as the internet and computers used by service providers to help support your network or digital copiers.

SCALE DOWN

Limit access to sensitive information only to those who need it. This decreases the chance of insider threats or losses from hackers. Pro tip: Use the principle of least privilege, which means granting new accounts the lowest level of access to sensitive data, and increasing that privilege only as they gain seniority or job necessity.

THEN LOCK IT

Passwords should be strong, complex and unique. Simple passwords can be hacked and used to gain unauthorised access in a matter of seconds. Also, don’t send passwords in plain text via e-mail and be sure to encrypt any data that contains sensitive or private information.

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