Top Ways To Protect Your Company’s Confidential Data
In the last few years more and more businesses have adopted a hybrid work environment. This can look different for each company, but in essence hybrid arrangements are a combination of in-office and remote work–allowing staff to work remotely a few days a week and in the office the others. This type of work model has gained popularity across the country and is in demand amongst job seekers. The challenge for business owners is to ensure that company data stays secure and protected against breaches, corporate ID thieves and fraud. Here’s a look at the top ways to reduce the security risk in a hybrid work environment.
Implement Regular Training and Refreshers On Data Security Protocols
Both regular and hybrid workers use laptops, cell phones, tablets and other mobile devices to perform work tasks. This allows the flexibility needed to do their job wherever they are–but it also puts your business at risk for data theft. You can reduce the risk of breaches by implementing regular and consistent training on security protocols and the following:
- Strong Passwords
- Regularly Changing Passwords
- Recognizing Phishing or Spam Emails
Create A Cyber Security Policy
While many remote workers have a home office, working in a public place has also become popular. Staff members who work in a local coffee shop or library or other spot, need to understand the risks of using public WiFI and how it can potentially put your business in danger of a breach. Staff needs to follow safety procedures for using WiFI and the various ways company data can be compromised in this environment.
Instituting A Strong Document Security Policy
Just as hybrid workers take their laptops, cell phones and other devices back and forth from home to office, they also do so with company documents and files. Creating a document retention, storage and disposal policy is key to protecting your business against the left of confidential company information. Staff members need to know what to do with documents they no longer need; including what they can and cannot recycle and what needs to be shredded by a professional shredding partner. Working with your shredding provider, you can create a regular schedule of shredding– depending on the amount of paperwork your company generates, this could be weekly, b-weekly or monthly. It’s important to ensure all documents that contain sensitive information are permanently destroyed.
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