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Data Security

Data Security is often a neglected subject in most small businesses. Most times, it is as a result of sheer ignorance. They usually think their data is not worth protecting and are unaware of digital/cyber security threats and corporate espionage. Some practical ways to protect your data from thieves, “no gooders” and competitors include:

1. Protect yourself from cyber attacks

a. Avoid opening potentially malicious files
b. Get paid antivirus software
c. Block/avoid high risk web sites

2. Protect yourself from surveillance and corporate espionage

a. Use secure applications: Learn about secured call and messaging apps like “Signal by open whisper systems” (endorsed by Edward
Snowden himself) and “Wickr”. They are mostly used by world leaders, business executives, journalists and human rights activists
for encrypted calls and messaging. Use them as a replacement for the popular BBM and Watsapp. The difference here is that, unlike the
popular apps, the companies do not have or store your data anywhere; conversations are anonymous, highly encrypted and purely end-to-
end. The company cannot see what you do and neither can any government or private entity.
b. Implement security in Document Control

If you think your data is valuable, then it should be protected. I’d recommend that your investment in data security should be commensurate with the actual and not perceived value of your data. An investment in the protection and security of your data makes common sense. Negligence and ignorance of the risks and possible threats to your data can be very fatal and costly to your business and intellectual property.

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Really good advice, thanks I will stick to recommend!

Cloud security is technology and processes implemented to protect cloud infrastructure, data, and applications. Just as physical security measures (secure door locks, field guards, building registration procedures) protect an office building, pii information security https://www.verygoodsecurity.com/use-cases/pii (zero trust principle, single sign-on, etc.) protect a company from digital hacking.