A data breach is one of the most damaging ordeals that a business can undergo. Depending on the type of compromised data, data breaches can expose a business to liability, reveal sensitive information to unauthorized parties, and cause costly company downtime..
It makes perfect business sense to do whatever is necessary to avoid such an attack, but far too many organizations simply do not take adequate measures to avert a breach. As a result, they often scramble to respond when disaster strikes. Even worse, some fail to learn from the experience, leaving themselves open to future incidents of the same nature.
When it comes to data security, an ounce of prevention is worth far more than a pound of cure. That’s why businesses of all sizes need to implement a comprehensive data security policy that guides employees on protecting sensitive information and outlines steps to follow when a breach occurs.
What should a data security policy include? While the answer varies by business, certain features belong in nearly every policy.Ciphertex® has put together the following infographic to provide an overview of how to assemble an effective data security policy.
