Most businesses have sensitive or confidential data.
Do you trust all of your employees with this data?
For a third of small business owners, the answer is a resounding no.
Maybe because Dave from accounting still has his computer password on a Post-it note under his keyboard? Or perhaps some of these businesses have been breached in the past?
Regardless, it’s becoming more and more evident that trust isn’t enough… especially when it comes to data security.
The problem isn’t your staff; it’s the lack of good training and basic security measures.
So, what can you do about it?
What you shouldn’t do is presume that your business is too small to deal with data security. Or think that your staff already has a general understanding.
Plain and simple… the good first step is to book training. That can be as simple as providing resources, like creative, humorous videos to get the point across. Or having someone on our team come out and chat over lunch in the conference room with your team. Food is very effective!
This vastly improves the odds that your team will have the tools and techniques to spot potential threats and be able to take appropriate actions.
Think of it this way: your staff should be your first line of defense to prevent a data breach.
Next, there are your security measures.
Many small business owners admit that they simply don’t have sufficient technology or oversight to protect sensitive data.
That’s where we come in. We excel at setting up your existing system so that your crew can only access the data that they’re supposed to.
We don’t stop there. We make sure your business has core policies relating to information sharing, sensitive data, and removing access when an employee leaves.
With this simple foundation, you can transform your staff from potential security risks into your greatest assets.
Are you ready to move from a place of uncertainty and mistrust to one of confidence in your data security? Let us know.
