{"id":10222,"date":"2023-05-24T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T18:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/host2137.temp.domains\/~thrfouf4\/sorbis2024\/2022\/07\/28\/voicemail-phishing-attacks-called-vishing-are-on-the-rise\/"},"modified":"2023-05-25T10:53:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T14:53:56","slug":"data-and-security-protect-your-business-from-every-angle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/host2137.temp.domains\/~thrfouf4\/sorbis2024\/data-and-security-protect-your-business-from-every-angle\/","title":{"rendered":"Data and Security: Protect Your Business From Every Angle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although data security and data privacy may sound like the same thing, they are actually two distinct processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without them, many businesses would not be compliant with privacy and safety laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only can this result in fines and reputational damage, but it can also cause your business to close down.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, I take a closer look at these two concepts and why they are so important for you and your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

I also share some expert-approved tips on how you can maintain adequate security and privacy processes in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2753 What Is Data Privacy?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Data privacy refers to the ways a person can choose how their personal data is used by their employer.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also includes how data is legally collected and stored, as well as how this data may be shared with third parties.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two main sections of data privacy: access control and protective mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Access control is all about determining who should have authorized access to personal data and who shouldn\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An individual should usually have full control over who is able to access their data or, at the very least, have to consent to how it will be used.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second section\u2014protective mechanisms\u2014involves putting processes in place that will prevent unauthorized users from accessing personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n

These mechanisms should also help to prevent data loss or stop the spread of sensitive information in the event of a cyberattack.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ll go into more detail about how you can achieve this a bit later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is data privacy so important for your business?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Data privacy is an important part of ensuring that your employees and their personal information are protected from harm.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that sensitive information won\u2019t fall into the wrong hands and put individuals in danger of things like identity theft or blackmail.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also allows employees to retain autonomy because they are able to make their own decisions and choose what they feel comfortable with.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2753 What Is Data Security?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Data security refers to processes you\u2019ve put in place to protect digital information about your business and employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

It usually includes IT software and training courses for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

These processes are meant to prevent cybercriminals from hacking your systems and leaking data.<\/span><\/p>\n

They should ideally also protect employees from making mistakes that can contribute to a data breach, like clicking on phishing links or opening harmful emails.<\/span><\/p>\n

The importance of data security for your business<\/span><\/h3>\n

Data security is essential for ensuring long-term digital protection for your business. With cybercrime on the rise, it\u2019s more important than ever to invest in good data security practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only do these practices prevent cyberattacks, but they can also prevent financial losses, reputational harm, and loss of customer trust and loyalty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many governmental institutions have also made it necessary for businesses to implement data security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that you need to have processes in place to comply with laws and regulations, otherwise your business runs the risk of being shut down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2753 Is There a Difference Between Data Security and Data Privacy?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although these terms are often used interchangeably and share a few similarities, they are not the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the table below, I\u2019ve pointed out a number of key characteristics to help you understand these concepts better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nData Security<\/b><\/td>\nData Privacy<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protection<\/b><\/td>\nCovers policies and methods put in place to protect data, including personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Protects business information from cyber criminals to help prevent financial and reputational harm.<\/span><\/td>\n

Protects the personal information of individuals from unauthorized third-party access.<\/span><\/p>\n

Involves processes to ensure that data is collected legally and fairly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Regulates how any collected data can be used by the business and third parties.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Systems or Processes Used<\/b><\/td>\nData encryption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ransomware\/Malware.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-virus software.<\/span><\/p>\n

Educational training for employees.<\/span><\/td>\n

Data encryption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two-factor authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tokenization.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Compliance and Regulatory Laws<\/b><\/td>\nRegulated by law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Businesses must have data security processes in place in order to ensure compliance.<\/span><\/td>\n

Forms part of a person\u2019s right to privacy and allows for legal action in the case of a breach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also regulated internally in terms of how businesses protect data, choices employees can make, and what is stored on company systems.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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???? How to Ensure Data Security and Privacy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Achieving data privacy and security while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations can be challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best thing you can do is to get the help of a managed service provider (MSP), like Sorbis.<\/span><\/p>\n

MSPs are external IT experts who can identify any current or future issues your business might have and recommend solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

They will also constantly monitor your systems to ensure that any potential threats are dealt with before they get too serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on MSPs, you can read this article that I wrote on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve also included a few tips to help you maintain data security and privacy in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expert-approved tips to maintain data security and privacy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Create a cybersecurity policy<\/span><\/h4>\n

Cybersecurity policies are detailed documents of any processes and protective mechanisms that your business has in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only do these policies cover employee safety and risk management, but they also explain what to do in the event of a data breach.<\/span><\/p>\n

These documents are essential for ensuring that everyone is on the same page about the reality of cyber-risks and how to keep themselves protected.<\/span><\/p>\n

Privacy policies work in a similar way by detailing how personal data is collected, stored, and used.<\/span><\/p>\n

This helps employees to see where their information is going and it also explains to them what authority they have over their personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the right solution for your business<\/span><\/h4>\n

Every business is unique and should use protective mechanisms tailored to its needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

This means that you need to identify weaknesses in your policies and process before deciding how to fix them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then you can look for a service provider that can address the specific areas you\u2019ve identified.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsure how to do this, you should consider enlisting the help of an MSP as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most of these service providers will be able to perform a detailed audit of your business process to gain an understanding of how they work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then they will tailor a data security and privacy solution to your business needs to ensure full coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

This can also help you follow regulations and stay compliant with any laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Increase remote monitoring by using an MSP<\/span><\/h4>\n

As we\u2019ve said before, one of the best ways to achieve and maintain data security and privacy is to use a managed service provider.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only will they help you identify and fix any security concerns you may have, but an MSP will also constantly monitor your systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best part is that they can usually do this remotely, 24\/7.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This ensures that threats are detected early and minimized before they become a danger to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

MSP will also be able to identify any new security issues and address them before they become serious safety concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the help of an MSP, you\u2019ll have complete visibility of your business\u2019s privacy and security processes to help you protect what matters most.<\/span><\/p>\n

Provide training for employees<\/span><\/h4>\n

Your employees are the people who will be using the IT infrastructure the most. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important that they are educated when it comes to cyber-safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ensure that a professional comes to speak to your employees about important topics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n