Around 15 million data records were exposed in data breaches worldwide in Q3 of 2022 alone, a 37% increase from the previous quarter.
There’s no doubt sensitive data was in these records. Having it fall into the wrong hands cost these companies money, customers, and an unblemished reputation.
If cyber thieves and malicious attacks are growing sophisticated enough to breach this much data, company leaders must become even more refined in protecting data.
The following practices will help you better protect your business’s sensitive data.
Determine Security Weaknesses
To better protect your business’s data, you must first know where you’re weak. Walk through and audit your company’s current data security systems and protocols to determine any shortcomings.
Analyze physical and online data security to get a complete picture of what needs improvement. Use the…
