Data Safety Instructions
Data protection can help reduce the chance of cyber-attacks which could harm your business and your reputation. It is crucial to know and follow the best practices when it comes to protecting sensitive information. Any breach of your private information could result in legal action or fines. This may have long-term consequences for your company or yourself.
Passwords protect all devices and files This simple measure can keep hackers from gaining access to your information. Use strong passwords using complex combinations of numbers, letters and symbols. Change default passwords supplied by the vendor to stronger passwords as soon as you are able to. Update your anti-virus software regularly and conduct a security test on your server and computer.
Don’t send confidential or personal identifiable information via email. This includes Social Security numbers, bank account information passwords, etc. Email is not secure and it could be accessed.
Secure your network and data – Make sure you use strong encryption to protect your laptops, computers, and portable storage devices. This will enable you send data to third-party organizations securely as well as protect information stored on the devices. It’s also essential to have a plan for responding to cyber attacks that includes who to notify and how to respond (e.g. employees and customers, credit bureaus, etc.).).
You should make sure you have backups of all your data Keep offline copies of the most important data in separate locations from where your primary copies are kept. This will prevent attackers from gaining access to your primary copy or deleting it.
