Information exchange: how to maintain confidentiality in communication?
Never before has the importance of keeping business information secure. When we exchange information and when data moves from department to department, it is essential that techniques and rules be used to keep communication confidential. An information leak and the exposure of sensitive data can seriously jeopardize the continuity of a business. In today’s article, we discuss good practices so that confidentiality in communication stays intact!
7 tips for rapid adaptation to GDPR
The process of adapting the General Regulation on Data Protection (GDPR) to the Portuguese reality has not been easy. Although the European diploma has been in force since May 25, 2018, there are still many companies that fail to meet all the standards associated with the new legislation. The National Comission of Data Protection has passed fines to defaulters and it is urgent that companies work to comply with all the obligations that exist in the law. In today’s article, we present 7 tips for rapid adaptation to GDPR!
The main pillars of data security in test environments
Companies increasingly protect their most sensitive information, but most of them do not take the same care in test and development environments. In the last decade, there has been a major shift in the way companies deal with their data. Many companies now copy their production databases with real-world data into certification environments, which makes it possible to work with test environments that are all similar to the production environment. The problem is that the development environment does not have the same level of security as the production environment. There is also the problem of using outside companies to work in these environments, leaving data even more vulnerable. Thus, it is critical to protect the test environments and it is on the main security pillars of this area that this article focuses!
The impact of GDPR in the various sectors of a company
GDPR came into force in May last year and brought many changes to the companies. Almost a year after its arrival, there are still many doubts about the impact that this regulation will have on the various sectors of a company. For this reason, we have prepared an article that talks about the main changes that happen in each sector of the company due to the GDPR!
Key features to increase the security of your business
Businesses live in a digital age and all the information we need to work on a daily basis is stored in a virtual environment. Thus, it is very important to ensure that the most important data in an organization remains protected from potential threats. A security breach can compromise the survival of a business, so it is imperative that companies leverage the most important tools to protect data. In today’s article, we’ve covered key features to increase the security of your business!
Information Security Policy
The security policy is a document developed by the company that records the principles of security that the company adopts and that must be followed by the employees. The security policy should be applied to all information systems, both desktop and mobile. For the policy to be respected, it is essential that top managers participate in its implementation and that there are clarification sessions on each point in this document. Sanctions should also be created for non-compliant employees, as this will make it easier to ensure that employees comply with all standards.
Data masking
Data masking aims at creating a structurally identical version of the data, but not the same as the original version. This technique creates a database with fictitious but realistic information that can be used for testing and training purposes. Data masking solutions offer a variety of sophisticated scrambling techniques to protect sensitive data, irreversibly replacing them with data that is not real, while maintaining the referential integrity of the database. It is increasingly important that companies adopt this technique as computer attacks are becoming more sophisticated, which makes them more unpredictable and more lethal. Datapeers offers a variety of sophisticated scrambling techniques to protect sensitive data, replacing them irreversibly with fictitious but realistic data.
Disaster Recovery Plan
A disaster recovery solution is a very complete process that guarantees data protection and recovery in the event of a failure. Backup is part of disaster recovery, but it is only one of its components. Disaster recovery is a very complete solution since in addition to copying the data it also ensures its restoration efficiently in case of natural disasters or infrastructure failures. This type of solution has as its main objective to eliminate (or at least to minimize on a large scale) the downtime of a company due to failures. RAAS is a disaster recovery service totally managed by specialized equipment and gives you the possibility to recover a virtual server in seconds.
Use updated antivirus on all devices
Incredibly, there are still companies that don’t look at antivirus as an important tool and completely underestimate its use. It is essential to use a good antivirus and ensure that it is always up to date, because only this way you can avoid the entry of viruses. The free antivirus we find on the Web is not able to protect the organization in all its layers, so you should always opt for a full premium version.
Have a good backup policy
It is essential that the most important information of your company has several copies, so that there is no risk of losing data forever. If you saved the data on external disks or pen drives a few years ago, it is now completely advisable to use the Cloud because it is one of the most reliable and reliable solutions on the market. In addition to having your data stored in a secure location, you can access it from anywhere and from any device, as long as you have access to the Internet.
Overview of 2018: everything that has changed throughout the year in the security industry
The end of the year is approaching and it is time to make a review about everything that happened this year. The business security industry has brought a lot of buzz this year and it’s important to look at what has changed over the last few months so we can be prepared to receive 2019! In today’s article, we cover everything that has changed throughout the year in the security industry.
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All you need to know about Big Data Analytics
Companies today deal with a large amount of data. If companies can not extract reliable information from the data they generate daily, they lose their purpose. Only with correct and up-to-date information will companies be able to make the right decisions for the future of the business. Thus, it is critical that they use the right tools to extract the maximum data value, whether ERP or real-time business monitoring system such as Multipeers. We’ve prepared an article with everything you need to know about Big Data Analytics! Stay with us!
Is your business protected against a computer attack?
Computer attacks are the order of the day. Increasingly, business data is important in day-to-day business, and IT managers are constantly looking for ways to make information more secure. Unfortunately, however careful we may be, we can never guarantee 100 percent that companies are free to suffer a computer attack. For this reason, it is essential that companies use the most appropriate tools to avoid and minimize as much as possible the occurrence of computer attacks. In this article, we’ll give you a checklist of steps you must take to see if your business is effectively protected from a computer attack!
Automation of information security: yes or no?
Many managers feel that software is faster than people and doesn’t make mistakes. This is a very simplistic view of the machines versus people dichotomy and doesn’t take into account all the valencies of process automation for a company’s productivity. Increasingly, automation is present in everyday business, as services have become more efficient, industry has become more productive and complex tasks are accomplished in a shorter period of time. The automation of information security begins to gain prominence in companies, but there is still a lot of ignorance and a lot of distrust regarding this practice. In today’s article, let’s see if we should say “yes” or “no” to the automation of information security!
Tips for managing and analyzing a large volume of data
The key for an effective decision making is the ability to extract the most important insights from the data the company has. However, because of the high number of data that is generated every day, it is not always easy to get the best out of the information. Managers are constantly looking for new ways of managing data, so that they can keep abreast of what is going on in the business and so they can consciously decide. In today’s article, we leave you important tips for managing and analyzing a large volume of data!
