{"id":2657,"date":"2022-09-09T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T08:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staytouch.com\/blog\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2022-10-28T18:44:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T18:44:14","slug":"how-to-level-up-your-data-protection-for-your-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.staytouch.com\/blog\/how-to-level-up-your-data-protection-for-your-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Level Up Your Data Protection for Your Customers"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most of the online world, data breaches have become one of the highest security issues. Businesses and customers are both concerned with data protection. They\u2019re focusing on more ways to keep private information from being breached.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Customers are increasingly wary about sharing data with companies, for fear of it being leaked. Many businesses are reliant on <\/span>customer data<\/span><\/a>. To help put customers at ease, businesses must foster a trusting relationship with transparency and proactive policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cloud Data Protection Strategies\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the most vulnerable data storage places is the Cloud. Transferring data to and from the cloud is a weak spot in security. Data breaches of any kind become a breach of trust with customers. A customer won\u2019t trust a company again once data has been leaked. Though a cloud provider is responsible for protecting the space, companies must go above and beyond to ensure that private information is protected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Encrypt User Data<\/b><\/h4>\n

One way to ensure cloud data protection during transfers is encryption. Encryption scrambles the data so that only authorized parties with the encryption key can understand the information. It might seem like an obvious solution, but not even half of businesses use this technique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Verify, Don\u2019t Store<\/b><\/h4>\n

Instead of storing all of your client\u2019s data, use third-party processors to handle sensitive information. A third-party processor\u2019s entire job is protecting data, so they will have the most stringent, up-to-date security measures. Instead of keeping vulnerable information on your servers, verify it through these processors, and avoid a potential breach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Employee Training<\/b><\/h4>\n

All the cyber security in the world isn\u2019t going to combat human error. Train staff about data protection policies and make them aware of the legal ramifications of an error. Employees don\u2019t like to jump through extra hoops to do their jobs, so help them understand why these steps are necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Continuous Data Protection<\/b><\/h4>\n

Continuous data protection is not a passive action. It requires proactive thinking and taking steps to stay ahead of the curve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regular Testing<\/b><\/h4>\n

In a world where hacking is becoming more sophisticated, the bare minimum security is unfortunately no longer going to cut it. For this reason, businesses need to regularly test their systems for vulnerabilities in their security systems. You might need to hire a cybersecurity expert to identify coding issues. At the very least, you need to scan your system regularly for malware and invest in high-quality security apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Update Preemptively<\/b><\/h4>\n

You can\u2019t always wait until it is convenient to update. Don\u2019t delay until a quiet season to divert the resources needed for updates. Therefore, the longer you wait, the more vulnerable your systems are. There is an entire industry dedicated to selling the vulnerable spots that exploit the vulnerabilities in software. As such, you should stay ahead of the issue and always keep your systems up-to-date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Data Protection Software<\/b><\/h4>\n

Data protection software is generally an umbrella software that covers a wide range of services. While not every software will include every service, but the ideal ones will include most or all of them. A couple of things to look for in protection software are:<\/span><\/p>\n