Prevent Data Theft

At any time of day or night, a huge amount of data is being stored, retrieved and transferred in the average company or organisation. As a responsible user, you must know how to protect your data and prevent data theft from mobile devices. The following are targets for thieves and intruders:

• USB thumb drive
  
• 3G mobile phone network
  
• Wireless LAN
  
• Removable hard disk
  
• Notebook computer
  
• Portable personal digital device like MP3, PDA, Phones
  
• Printer output etc.
  
• Personal information such as bank account or details
  
• Customer database
  
• Confidential/sensitive business information e.g. tender information and quoted prices.

The following are some useful security tips for preventing data theft:-

• Protect your mobile devices
  
• Data theft sometimes happens when you outsource your IT services. Learn how to prevent data loss from IT outsourcing.
  
• Review the access control policy
  
• Encrypt your data.
  
• Protect your wireless network.
  
• Secure your company network.
  
• Conduct security risk assessments and regular security audits.