Q1 is behind us and we are well into Q2 – so now is a good time to assess your business New Years resolutions.

How are you doing on keeping your data safe?  What best practices do you employ?

I would suggest a few simple things to keep in mind:

Utilize multiple lines of defense
A.  Physical Security is always the first line – use a cable lock to secure both laptops and desktops.  Kensington offers a full line of locks, making it easy to fulfill this simplest level of support.
i. Keep your firewall software updated
ii. Keep your virus protection updated – make sure your employees have the latest version

B. Provide your employees with an easy way to back up their data

C. Create a security policy that all employees must follow

For more best practices, check out this article, “Information Security Best Practices” published by Corporate Compliance Insights in June of last year.