Compromising Business Behavior How Not To Expose Your Company s Secrets
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Safeguarding Your Business: How to Protect Your Company's Secrets
Summary:
Simple everyday actions, like using a laptop at the airport or making business calls in public, can put your company's sensitive information at risk.Article:
Businesses often face information leaks not due to sophisticated cybercrimes, but because of preventable human errors or overlooked system vulnerabilities. Ira Winkler, president of the Internet Security Advisors Group and author of “Spies Among Us,” emphasizes that these issues can be easily and cost-effectively addressed.
Unfortunately, many small and mid-sized businesses underestimate their risk. According to the Small Business Technology Institute, over half of small U.S. businesses?"around 13 million?"experienced security breaches in the last year. These breaches are often due to inadequate virus protection, social engineering (employee manipulation), or careless business practices that inadvertently reveal company strategies.
To combat this, Winkler, in collaboration with Office Depot, developed a downloadable brochure titled "Compromising Behaviors: Don't Leave Your Business Exposed." It offers straightforward, affordable strategies to safeguard corporate information. Key recommendations include:
- Use Strong Passwords: Passwords are fundamental for safeguarding your data. Avoid using easy-to-guess passwords like names or phone numbers. Store passwords securely and never share them. If you struggle to remember passwords, consider tools like the Microsoft Fingerprint Reader to eliminate the need for them entirely.
- Protect Confidential Information: When reviewing sensitive documents in public spaces, use a laptop privacy filter, such as the 3M™ Notebook Privacy Filter. These filters obscure the screen from side views, ensuring that only you can see the information.
- Maintain Updated Security Software: Just as you wear a seatbelt when driving, ensure your PC's operating system is current with the latest security updates. Install and regularly update antivirus software, anti-spyware, and firewalls to protect your files. The Office Depot Internet Security Suite is one tool that guards against viruses, spyware, hackers, and phishing.
By adhering to these simple practices, businesses can significantly reduce the risk of exposing their valuable information. Safeguarding company secrets doesn’t require high investment?"just awareness and consistent action.
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