Online Data and Security
Online Data and Security is a layer that guards our personal information against unauthorised access. This includes everything from encrypting your data to securing your computer system from cyberattacks. It’s an integral part of the modern economy and our daily lives. As the global economy continues to expand the world, people are using social media and modern technology is advancing with advances in technology. A staggering amount of data is generated and transmitted.
Data breaches are a common occurrence that can damage businesses and individuals. According to a Ponemon Institute study, the average cost for repairing the breach is $8,000,000. The cost of losing trust and brand value could be higher.
To safeguard your data it is necessary to first find the information and determine its degree of risk. This is achieved through the data discovery and classification process. This includes scanning your data storage facilities and identifying sensitive data, then applying labels to it to define who can see it, and for what reason.
The second step is preventing data loss. This is the theft or leakage of sensitive data, typically via an unsecure connection to the network. Firewalls are one way to prevent this, however there are other free and easy-to use tools in the market such as password managers, VPNs and encrypted storage solutions. It is crucial to ensure the use of strong passwords and requires multi-factor authentication for all services.
In the end, it’s essential to have redundant systems in place for preventing the loss of data from natural disasters or attacks on local servers. This can be accomplished by physical replication to remote data centers cloud, or by using software such as Acronis Cyber Protection.
