THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA SECURITY

WITH YOUR ELECTRONICS IN 2016

The internet has revolutionized our lives in many

positive ways, but just like a double edged
sword, it has a dark side. Personal privacy can
be compromised, leaving you, your company,
and your clients at the hands of unscrupulous
individuals. Personal files, bank account details,
client information, and payment information can
be hard to replace and potentially dangerous if it
falls into the wrong hands. To mitigate against
risks resulting from data leakage, it is of
paramount importance to have a solid data
security system.
Electronicdata securityis extremely important
for all companies, large and small. According to
a 2012 report filed by Verizon paints, 54% of all
the data breaches were from the small
businesses. Such breaches do not only put
thousands of consumers at risk, but also expose
your confidential information to competitors.
When such breaches occur, a company can be
held liable and pay fines and damages to the
aggrieved parties.
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Why Data Security is Important to your Business

1. Puts Your Reputation

at Risk
Trust is one of the core fundamental principles in
business. It takes many years to build a reputation in
an industry and a data breach can take it all in an
instance. Your clients have entrusted you with their
personal data. They trust that any personal data they
provide you is protected. When a data breach occurs
and leaks their confidential data to the public, you
become liable for any damages incurred. It taints the
companys public image which in the long run leads to
the loss of current and potential future clients.

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2. Its a Very Expensive Problem to Fix

Security breach problems if not recoverable

can cause the company to liquidate in the
long run. This is because the problems come
in many forms. If the data security attack
hits the bank accounts, the companys
financial performance will be highly affected.
If the data security attack hits your clients
account, it leads to fines, payment of
damages and loss of reputation.

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3. The Threats are Increasing

As technology grows, so do cybercrimes. A decade
ago, data security was simple as there were only a
few access points that criminals could use to access
your data. With the emergence of highly
sophisticated technologies like cloud computing and
platforms for online trading, the arsenals for hackers
have increased.
The most common threats today include skimming,
data interception, and unauthorized access to data
flowing through networks. The fraudsters have
turbocharged their game and the only way to remain
safe is by adopting an appropriate technology to
ensure your data remains safe. This involves keeping
abreast of the updateddata securitysystems in the
market.

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What You Should Do to Prevent Data

Security Breaches

An unprotected computer can be hacked or

infected with malware within seconds of
connecting to the internet. Data is a valuable
asset and its protection should always take
precedent. With this in mind, there are some
steps that you can take to make it very
difficult for hackers to access your
confidential data. This includes:

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1. Install latest updates

to annihilate security
vulnerabilities

Contemporary software programs on

the market today are very complex.
For instance, Windows XP has over
40 million codes written by different
programmers. These programs
sometimes contain coding errors that
were not detected prior to release.
This provides security vulnerabilities
that hackers can exploit to access
your data. They may also create
crashing problems that may lead to
loss of data. Installing latest updates
ensure that the bugs are eradicated.

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2. Make proper use of passwords

Electronic data in computers is usually secured

the use of passwords. Therefore, how you crea
and use your passwords is very important. It is
recommended to change your password every
90 days. This should frustrate everyone who h
your password without your knowledge. Avoid
use of a master password as this can expose a
your confidential data should security breach o

3. Use of antivirus software

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Antivirus software is a program that protect

computer and data from malware. The malw
includes viruses, worms, and Trojan horses w
sneak malicious codes on your computer. O
installed, the software monitors every progr
running on your computer and regularly sca
threats. It prevents any virus penetration an
prevents data loss.

4. Install a firewall on
your internet
connection

A firewall acts as a gatekeeper and prevents

unauthorized access to your computer and
network. A firewall ensures that all the outgoing
and incoming communications are legitimate. For a
computer to successively transmit data back and
forth the internet, communication lines must be
established. This is made possible through ports
which are opened on each computer.
This is where the problem sets in as all the
computers can see one another. The open ports
can allow unauthorized access to your computer.
The purpose of the firewall is to watch over these
ports, warn you, and prevent any unauthorized
access to your computer.

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