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Online Data and Security
Online Data and Security is the layer that shields all of our personal information from unauthorized access. It covers everything from encryption of data to securing the computer system from cyberattacks. It’s an essential aspect of our modern economy and daily lives. There is an unfathomable amount of data being generated and transferred as the global economy churns as people use social media, and our modern lifestyle is constantly evolving with technology.
Data breaches are common and can cause damage to both individuals and businesses. The average cost to remediate an incident is around $8 million, according to a Ponemon Institute report. The cost of lost trust and brand value can be much higher.
To protect your data, you must first discover the information and determine its degree of risk. This is accomplished through the data discovery and classification process. This involves scanning your data repositories to identify sensitive information, and then labeling it to define who has access to it and the reason for this.
The third step is to guard against data exfiltration which is the stealing or leakage of sensitive information, usually through an insecure network connection. There are a variety of free and easy to use tools available for password management, including password managers, VPNs, and encrypted storage solutions. It is crucial to ensure the use of strong passwords as well as require multi-factor authentication for all services.
It’s also important to make sure that you have redundant storage for your data in case of natural disasters or attacks against local servers. This can be accomplished through physical replication to distant data centers, cloud or software such as Acronis Cyber Protection.
