https://www.ondaten.de/2020/05/01/das-datenschutzbewusstsein-der-heutigen-generation
Cyber attacks and data breaches can cause significant disruptions in companies, both internally well as externally. They can result in lost revenue due to dissatisfied clients or legal action by regulatory agencies, and reputational damage. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these risks are usually preventable with proper security measures that are in place.
To ensure the safety of its data, a company must adhere to specific laws and regulations. These laws and regulations may be specific to a specific area, like GDPR in the EU or to specific industries, such as HIPAA in the United States. However, they must be present regardless of the size or extent of a company’s activities.
These rules and regulations cover for instance, encryption of sensitive data transmitted over public networks. They also protect the privacy of employees through background checks or checking references on job applicants. They also only collect information that is essential to business processes. These regulations and rules typically require encryption on devices like laptops or portable storage devices. They may even have an policy that prohibits the use of software that is not approved by the company, as this can increase the risk of malware and data breaches.
Additionally, companies need to know the complete lifecycle of their data and how it flows through the network. A data map can help you to accomplish this. It will show where the data is in its location and who has access. It is also essential to only collect information that is needed to fulfill the purpose of the business and not to keep it longer than it is required, since this decreases the risk of an attack on data. Zero Trust architecture can be an effective method for companies to fight cybersecurity because it enforces a principle that you should not believe in any device or person until they are checked.