As we’ve covered previously, your data is vulnerable. Your data infrastructure is like a haunted house, with some new spooky scary ready to jump out at you at any moment. Whether that’s a ghoulish shadow attacking your systems, an insider threat accidentally deleting the wrong file, or a mainframe filled with creepy crawly bugs, or anything in between, you should have a plan to protect yourself and your data.
In your organization, you need to set up a clear policy for data loss prevention (or let us help you with that).
Seal the Crypt. Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Data Safe
Create clear rules for how data can be used, moved, accessed, or transferred, and how backups are integrated into this process. It’s like putting a line of salt on the ground that the spirits can’t cross.
Limit what can be accessed by whom. Keep the minotaur in the labyrinth. Keep the skeletons in the crypt. Use role-based access levels, only granting access to the systems that each user needs to accomplish their goal. This will limit the opportunity for risk.
Encrypt everything. The runes are written in secret code. Make sure no one follows you through the dungeon by using secure channels and storage systems.
Keep your systems updated and patched. When the lights flicker, the windows crack, or the floorboards creak, fix them. Don’t just let them get worse. Updates will often patch out security vulnerabilities, introduce new features, and strengthen security controls.
Monitor and report on anomalies. Hang a bell on the wall that will ring through the night as a spirit passes through. Implement a system that will track pattern changes and report on suspicious login attempts.
Backup your data! Never rely on a single point of failure in your systems. Have your data backed up regularly, in the cloud and on your servers. This is your silver bullet for data safety. If something does go wrong, you have a way to restore what was lost or compromised.
If a data breach does occur or your files get corrupted or vanish like ghosts in the night, having a plan is your lifeline to continued success. With clear policies, strict access controls, encrypted systems, and up-to-date patches, you’re not just warding off threats, you’re building a strong foundation to keep your business and your data safe. When the worst occurs, you can get back to business without succumbing to chaos. Turn your unprotected haunted house into a well-lit, well-guarded fortress with our Managed IT Services.
