How to ensure your business data is fully protected
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The global security market is an area of industry that is expanding exponentially. It is predicted that by 2025 it will be worth $167.12 billion as there is a growing trend for security companies worldwide. Innovation and adapting how to maximise your network security and ensuring your data is safe is essential, particularly if your business relies on using and storing sensitive data.
The use of decentralized data in businesses
Decentralized data is an upcoming trend which is being adopted more, by blockchain companies. Essentially it is a type of database, called a blockchain network that is utilised in the computer system. Instead of having just one place to store your data, it is separated into various locations within the system, yet still linked together.
The benefit of a decentralized blockchain network is that it will endeavour to minimise the risk of data being accessed from an exterior source as it should in theory be more difficult to access as a whole. This trend of utilising a decentralized database is likely to become even more popular in the next 10 years or so.
The rise of VIN’s (virtual invisible network)
The use of Virtual Invisible Network is something which is likely to be adopted by intelligence agencies and worldwide corporations that deal with security matters, as it should in theory be more difficult for sensitive information to be hacked. Netlinkz is an example of a company that is thriving in this field and providing a lot of competition for other technological companies who want a share of this market.
Email encryption
Email encryption is particularly useful when you want to communicate between businesses and the information can only be read by the intended recipient. David Wagner, CEO of Zix, who specialises in data and threat protection believes hackers are continuously finding new ways to try and steal information. It is becoming more common for them to try and obtain information from businesses as opposed to just gathering customer data, as they believe there is more value in the information.
Healthcare providers like hospitals and GP’s, financial institutions and insurance providers are also adopting this form of security within their networks to try and protect their data.
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Ensuring you have up to date software
It’s also worthwhile installing software that constantly scans your system for potentially fraudulent emails in order to prevent staff inadvertently clicking on a link which could then track your movements or obtain sensitive data without you even knowing.
It’s vital that companies, whether small or conglomerate, are able to prioritise ways to keep their data secure in order to prevent unwarranted hackers obtaining sensitive information. This is constantly changing in the technological world, so it’s necessary to follow all the trends to ensure you are up to date with it all.
