Data has become one of the main assets that companies want to protect. Any entity handling sensitive data must implement a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy. Although each company needs a DLP designed for its specific business needs, all DLPs should be deployed with the same goal: to prevent data leaks and securely maintain personal and professional data, whether at rest or in transit.
As companies adjust to the hybrid workplace and adapt the way they store, manage, and move confidential data, they must frequently incorporate and update their DLP software and use data protection products such as hardware-encrypted USB storage and external SSDs to deter cybercrime. The best DLP strategies protect customers, employees, and company data operations.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s leading independent manufacturer of memory products, recommends three key practices for companies looking to implement a strong data loss prevention strategy.
Permanent Backups
Once the most sensitive and specific types of data have been identified, employees should back up that information using secure protocols. This protects against file corruption and accidental deletion. Backing up the most critical information also makes the company less vulnerable to extortionists who may attempt to demand a ransom for the data.
There are several options for securely storing and transferring data, but for many, it starts with hardware-encrypted storage such as the external SSD IronKey Vault Privacy 80.
Educating Employees Where They Are Vulnerable Is a Top Priority
The hybrid workplace has dramatically increased data vulnerability. No employee is perfect, and threats from bad actors lurk everywhere. Even the most successful team member can fall victim to a phishing attempt or accidentally leave a password written down.
Other staff errors that increase exposure to threats include accessing confidential data on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks, such as those in coffee shops or hotels, and using USB devices without hardware encryption. These examples are common: when employees inadvertently expose their organization’s data to malicious agents, companies suffer the consequences.
Therefore, security leaders must train everyone in their organization to play an active role in protecting the company against data loss or theft. Constant updates on cybersecurity risks and frequent staff training help build stronger defenses against cyberattacks. Kingston’s IronKey hardware-encrypted devices offer strong protection against theft or loss when employees carry their sensitive data on them.
Rapid Response Plan
Breaches, hacks, and data loss incidents are inevitable. Having the right plan or tools can mitigate the damage. Measures such as a data recovery process, remote revocation of access to shared storage solutions, immediate notification to employees or customers about the vulnerability, and even alerting the relevant authorities or customers about stolen data are ways to reduce the damage from data loss.
Maintaining best practices can significantly reduce the likelihood of successful attacks, but threats still persist—and it is imperative to have a course of action when these situations occur.
Kingston’s IronKey products are designed with DLP strategies in mind, so that when eventual breaches occur, companies using this technology are already in the best possible position to mitigate the attack.
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From big data to laptops and PCs, including IoT-based devices such as smart technology and wearables, Kingston helps manufacturers integrate solutions that are used to live, work, and play. The world’s largest PC manufacturers and cloud storage companies rely on Kingston to meet their manufacturing needs, and our passion fuels the technology the world uses every day. We strive beyond our products to have a broader vision, meet our customers’ needs, and deliver solutions that make a difference. For more information on how Kingston is with you, visit Kingston.com.
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