Moving to the Cloud
Moving data or infrastructure to the cloud offers many benefits to some businesses. However, there are information security risks to consider. First, take a close look at the data you’re moving to the Cloud. Do they contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Healthcare information (PHI)? If so, it is paramount to have the proper security measures in place.
Employees
Protecting your systems, data, and hardware may be time-consuming and expensive, but the consequences of a data breach can be far more costly. Your employees are your first line of defense against many cyber threats. It’s essential to educate your staff on basic security measures, such as how to recognize potential threats, and maintaining strong passwords.
Mobile Device Management
Using Mobile devices introduces more cybersecurity risks. These can be from internal and external threats, as well as unreliable or rogue applications, misuse or mismanagement of devices, and various software vulnerabilities. If you choose to embrace the use of mobile devices in your business, it is important to create a well-structured security policy, and implement it with an effective Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution.