Business data security – keeping your data secure

Physical Security

There are various physical security measures businesses can put in place to prevent unauthorised access to servers or computers holding confidential information. However, the risk of data breaches is constantly increasing. Cybercriminals attempt to breach business data every 39 seconds. Here are some tactics for business data security, encompassing both physical and cyber measures, to safeguard your business’s digital assets.

• General Building Security

The first measure to take is to make sure your building’s external security is up-to-date and effective. This includes testing or installing CCTV systems, implementing security guards and using smart locks on all entrances to the building.

These measures make it difficult for unauthorised personnel to enter the premises, let alone breach any data.

• Server / Computer Room Security

Another physical measure – or data security layer – that you can implement to keep your business data secure is to add server room security, including things like locks and CCTV monitoring.

Adding a smart lock system for entry to your server room can prevent people from entering who shouldn’t, as well as alert any breaches or failed attempts to gain entry.

The same applies to any computer rooms onsite that are likely to contain sensitive business data.

• Server Rack Locking

Secure individual server racks within your server room by locking them, adding another layer of protection.

Use secure cabinets with physical padlocks or smart lock systems requiring fingerprint or ID card authentication for access.

Combining these security measures creates a layered system that is extremely difficult to breach and can be applied to other secure areas within your business.

Cyber Security

Business data security requires layers of cyber security in addition to physical methods to ensure all digital information remains secure. Here are some cyber security measures to consider:

• Staff Training

Especially now that more staff members are working from home, staff must be trained to protect online details. This includes training them on how to login and log out effectively, which cyber security software to use, how to write secure passwords, and how they can set up multi-factor authentication for all of their logins.

• Regular Updates To Password Protection

Regularly updating passwords and associated software increases security by making unauthorised access more difficult. Passwords should be random, secure, and changed frequently to reduce the risk of them being guessed or discovered.

• Layered Security

Finally, a simple yet effective method of preventing access to precious business data is to layer your cyber security. This means anyone attempting to access your data must break through multiple layers and passwords, increasing security.